Généralités

This course provides a general introduction to the field of computer graphics, both chronological and didactic, and will allow students to learn the hardware and software foundations of image synthesis, animation, and virtual reality.

Students are expected to have the following background before taking this module:

• Basic programming skills (C/C++ or Python recommended)

• Foundations in linear algebra (vectors, matrices, dot/cross product)

• Knowledge of analytic geometry (points, lines, planes in 2D/3D)

• Fundamentals of calculus (derivatives and integrals)

• Introduction

  • Overview of Computer Graphics

  • Image Synthesis

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision

• Modeling

  • Principles of Image Generation

  • Mathematical and Geometrical Models

  • Surface Models

  • Volumetric Models

  • Natural Object Modeling

  • Image-based and Point-based Models

  • Geometric Transformations

  • Z-Buffer Visualization

• Realistic Rendering

  • Local Illumination Models

  • Ray Tracing Algorithm

  • Acceleration Techniques

  • Global Illumination

    • Light Simulation, Shadows and Transparency

    • Radiosity Technique

    • Stochastic Methods

    • Rendering Equation