James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

CP2060 - Computer Graphics Principles

[Offered in 2010 only]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Business

Introduction to fundamental and practical concepts in computer graphics including interactive graphics, visual realism, graphics hardware, scene rendering, graphics primitives, geometric transformations, visible surface determination, illumination and shading, colour specification, viewing in 3D, modelling and animation.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:CP1200

Availabilities

Beijing UT, Internal, Study Period 69
Census Date 07-Oct-2010
Coordinator: Mr Lindsay Ward
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
  • 26 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 70%); assessment in this subject involves significant on-course assessment including assignments and tests and an examination at the end of the semester. the full details of the assessment are handed out to students in the class in the first week of the semester in which the subject is offered and posted on the web (10% - 60%); tba (% - 50%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.