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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description
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This module aims to give the student a thorough grounding in the underlying concepts of computer image synthesis.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Understand and analyse the computer graphics pipeline
2. Understand the operation of a 3D computer graphics API
3. Design and program an application using a 3D computer graphics API
4. Design a basic 3D computer graphics API
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Assignment | 10 | No Description | | Independent learning | 91 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 25% | Examination Weight | 75% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Assignment | Modelling a Scene | 10% | n/a | | Assignment | Adding Interactivity to a scene | 15% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Foley J., Van Dam A., Feiner S. and Hughes J.: 1997, Computer Graphics: Principals and Practice., Addison-Wesley,
- Cooley P.: 2001, The Essence of Computer Graphics., Prentice-Hall,
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Other Resources
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| CASE | BSc in Computer Applications (Sft.Eng.) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for CA417D |
| Date of Last Revision | 17-MAY-10 |
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