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