M.SC. in Computer Engineering (Without Thesis)

CE 604 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Advanced Computer Graphics

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CE 604	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	7.5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Third Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Yrd. Doç. Dr. Gazihan ALANKUŞ
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

After fundamental concepts and mathematical foundations are understood, fundamental techniques and advanced research topics in computer graphics will be introduced. A comprehensive introduction to computer graphics is the fundamental goal of this course.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Be able to summarize the fundamental concepts of computer graphics.
2	Be able to evaluate recent research topics in computer graphics.
3	Be able to develop modern computer graphics programs.
4	Be able to apply animations and transformations in computer graphics.
5	Be able to describe photorealistic and non-photorealistic rendering techniques in computer graphics.

Course Description

Foundations of computer graphics, mathematical background, the graphics pipeline, representing 3D models, animation, lighting and materials, texturing and surface detail methods, global illumination, programmable shaders, physics-based methods, mesh deformation techniques, point clouds, non-photorealistic rendering.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Graphics Systems and Models	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 1
2	Graphics Programming	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 2
3	Interaction and Animation	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 3
4	Geometric Objects and Transformations	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 4
5	Viewing	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 5
6	Lighting and Shading	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 6
7	Discrete Techniques	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 7
8	Midterm examination
9	From Geometry To Pixels	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 8
10	Modeling and Hierarchy	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 9
11	Procedural Methods	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 10
12	Curves and Surfaces	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 11
13	Advanced Rendering	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015, Chapter 12
14	Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics	Internet resources
15	Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics	Internet resources
16	Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics	Internet resources

Course Notes/Textbooks	E. Angel, D. Shreiner “Interactive Computer Graphics with WebGL, Global Edition, 7/E”, Pearson, 2015
Suggested Readings/Materials	Hughes JF, Van Dam A, Foley JD, Feiner SK. “Computer graphics: principles and practice”. Pearson Education, 2013.

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5
Participation	16	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	5	30
Presentation / Jury
Project	1	35
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	20
Final Exam	1	5
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	23	95
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	5
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	5	75
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	5	7	35
Presentation / Jury			0
Project	1	40	40
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	7	7
		Total	225

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Computer Engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.		-	-	-	X	-
2	Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Computer Engineering and their limitations.		-	-	-	-	X
3	Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data, can combine and use information from different disciplines.		-	-	-	X	-
4	Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary.		-	-	X	-	-
5	Defines and formulates problems related to Computer Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions.		-	-	-	X	-
6	Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs.		-	-	-	X	-
7	Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modelling, analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process.		-	X	-	-	-
8	Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations, can work independently and takes responsibility.		-	-	-	X	-
9	Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale.		-	-	X	-	-
10	Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form.		-	-	X	-	-
11	Is knowledgeable about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Computer Engineering applications, knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Computer Engineering applications.		X	-	-	-	-
12	Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity.		-	X	-	-	-