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Computer Science (COMP) 390
Computer Graphics (Revision 1)

Revision 1 closed, replaced by current version.

Delivery mode: Individualized study online.

Credits: 3 - Science.

Prerequisite: COMP 306 or COMP 307 or COMP 272 (Java), and MATH 209. Note: COMP 307 is now closed. It will be replaced by COMP 306. Students may still use COMP 307 as a prerequisite provided credit was obtained between 2002 and 2007.
Note: Students who are concerned about not meeting the prerequisites for this course are encouraged to contact the course coordinator before registering.

Precluded course: COMP 390 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for COMP 392.

Centre: School of Computing and Information Systems

SCIS Orientation

COMP 390 is not available for challenge.

Course website

Overview

The course is designed to teach the students theoretical and applied aspects of computer graphics.

Outline

  • Unit 1: Basics of Computer Graphics Hardware
  • Unit 2: Scanning Algorithms
  • Unit 3: Two Dimensional Geometry
  • Unit 4: Three Dimensional Geometry
  • Unit 5: Three Dimensional Graphics
  • Unit 6: Elements of Lighting
  • Unit 7: Visual Effects
  • Unit 8: Colour Models
  • Unit 9: Advanced Geometry
  • Unit 10: Advanced Topics
  • Unit 11: Support Environments
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Evaluation

To receive credit for COMP 390, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent), an average grade of at least 50 percent on the assignments, and a grade of at least 50 percent on the final examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Assign 1 Assign 2 Assign 3 Assign 4 Final Exam Total
10% 10% 20% 10% 50% 100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Introduction to Computer Graphics *94 Foley, James D. Reprinted with corrections May, 1996

Other materials

The remainder of the learning materials for Computer Graphics 390 is distributed in electronic format.

At this time, those materials include:

  • Computer Graphics 390 Study Guide.
  • Computer Graphics 390 Guide Book with a variety of related readings.
  • Detailed descriptions of the requirements for the individual tutor-marked assignments.
  • A course evaluation form.
  • Links to a variety of resources on the World Wide Web.

Additional supporting materials of interest to students of Computer Graphics 390 may occasionally be made available electronically.

Special Course Features

COMP 390 is offered only by World Wide Web based computer mediated communications (CMC) mode, and can be completed at the student's workplace or home. AU recommends Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or Microsoft Visual C++.NET, and can provide assistance regarding the installation and use of these products with OpenGL and GLUT. If you wish to use any version of Borland C/C++ or Gnu g++, or any other C compiler, it is your responsibility to provide the tutor with a solution that will compile and run under Microsoft Visual Studio. We are unable to support all platforms.

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