Fundamental Computer Graphics, 6 credits

Grundläggande datorgrafik, 6 hp

TSBK11

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Ingemar Ragnemalm

Director of studies or equivalent

Lasse Alfredsson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6IDAT Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Software Engineering) 4 (Spring 2024) 1, 2 4, 1 English Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Specific information

The course can not be included in degree together with TSBK07.

Course offered for

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Prerequisites

Linear algebra. Programming knowledge.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • Goal 1: describe the calculation models used in computer graphics for how a synthetic scene is built.
  • Goal 2: construct synthetic three-dimensional scenes and generate images and animations of these.
  • Goal 3: based on this knowledge, design and implement interactive 3D graphics like simpler virtual worlds, 3D games etc.
  • Goal 4: implement shader programs (programming of graphics processors).

Course content

The course describes the principles and methods for computer generation of synthetic images, animations and interactive graphics applications.

Real-time animation with OpenGL (3.2 or higher) including shader programming with GLSL.

Three-dimensional graphics: geometric transformations, projection, perspective.

Object representation. Light models and shading, Gouraud and Phong shading. Texture mapping. Visible surface detection. Frustum culling, billboards. Animation, basic collision detection.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, lab exercises and a project. The lecture series can be followed on Campus Valla but is also recorded. 

The course runs over the entire spring semester.

Examination

TEN1Written examination2 creditsU, 3, 4, 5
LAB1Laboratory work2 creditsU, G
PRA1Project, oral and written examination2 creditsU, G

The laboratory course comprises assignments that should be solved and presented in the lab.

Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

About teaching and examination language

The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows: 

  • If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
  • If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
  • If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.

Other

The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.

The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point. 

The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.  

Department

Institutionen för systemteknik

Course literature

Books

  • I. Ragnemalm, (2017) "Polygons feel no pain" N/A HB Ragnemalm Utveckling & Underhållning
    ISBN: 978-91-7437-284-7
Code Name Scope Grading scale
TEN1 Written examination 2 credits U, 3, 4, 5
LAB1 Laboratory work 2 credits U, G
PRA1 Project, oral and written examination 2 credits U, G

The laboratory course comprises assignments that should be solved and presented in the lab.

Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.

Books

I. Ragnemalm, (2017) "Polygons feel no pain" N/A HB Ragnemalm Utveckling & Underhållning

ISBN: 978-91-7437-284-7

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
X

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
X

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
X
X

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
X

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
X

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
X

                            
3.2 Communications
X
X

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X
X

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects
X
X

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X
X

                            

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