Calendar

The Weekly Rhythm

  • On Tuesdays: during the class period (1:00-2:15) we will have a in person lecture with in-class quiz on TopHat. See Lectures.
  • At the end of Wednesdays: the workbook is due. See Workbooks and Projects.
  • On two of the Wednesdays (March 6 (5:45-7:15), May 8 (12:25-2:25)) we will have exams. See Exams.
  • On Thursdays: during the class period (1:00-2:15) we will have a in person lecture with in-class quiz on TopHat. See Lectures.
  • At the end of Fridays: there will be a survey (quiz) due.

The Weeks / Topics

Tuesday’s date is given

  1. Week 1 (1/23): Pre-Graphics
  2. Week 2 (1/30): APIs and 2D Drawing
  3. Week 3 (2/6): Coordinate Systems and Transformations
  4. Week 4 (2/13): Transformation Math and 2D Shapes
  5. Week 5 (2/20): Curves
  6. Week 6 (2/27): 2D Wrap up, Intro to 3D
  7. Week 7 (3/5): 3D Basics, Exam 1
  8. Week 8 (3/12): Transformations in 3D
  9. Week 9 (3/19): Meshes, Texture, and Lighting
  10. Spring Break (3/26)
  11. Week 10 (4/2): More Texture, How 3D Drawing Works
  12. Week 11 (4/9): Shaders and Graphics Hardware
  13. Week 12 (4/16): Interactive Rendering
  14. Week 13 (4/23): Shape in 3D, High Quality Rendering
  15. Week 14 (4/30): Advanced Topics, Exam 2