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Introduction to Computer Graphics and Imaging

One of the most exciting and innovative fields in engineering today, computer graphics is an intricate combination of science, engineering, art, and psychology. This course introduces you to the technical concepts behind creating synthetic computer generated images, focusing on underlying mathematical concepts including triangles, normals, interpolation, texture mapping and bump mapping. You will develop practical skills for using graphics libraries and tools. Creativity and the production of impressive visual imagery are highly encouraged.

Topics Include

  • Fundamental understanding of light and color
  • Ray tracing technology for creating virtual images
  • Engineering models such as the BRDF
  • Basic lighting and shading models
  • Anti-aliasing and acceleration structures
  • OpenGL, and 3-D modeling tools
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Price
$5,824.00 Subject to change
Delivery
Online, instructor-led
Level
Introductory
Commitment
10 weeks, 9-15 hrs/week
Credit
Human-Computer Interaction Graduate Certificate Visual Computing Graduate Certificate
School
Stanford School of Engineering
Language
English