31605 Computer Graphics Rendering Techniques

6cp; availability: undergraduate degree students

Requisite(s): 31140 Introduction to Computer Graphics

This subject covers the three major rendering techniques used for image synthesis in computer graphics: rasterisation algorithms, ray tracing and radiosity, with an emphasis on ray tracing. Topics covered include reflection models, ray-object intersections, recursive ray tracing, transparency and refraction, textures, antialiasing, shadows, acceleration techniques for ray tracing, triangle meshes, global illumination, and radiosity for diffuse environments.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,370.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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