I am trying to make this class “text-book free”. There is no required textbook. The “lectures”, workbooks, and online should be enough for you to learn the material.

However, sometimes a textbook is useful. So, I’ll make a recommendation (the textbooks we’ve used in the past), explain how to access them through the library, and give you some thoughts on how to use them.

A Gallery of examples from Workbook 1 has been posted at Workbook 1 Gallery.

This is a sampling of the cool assignments that we’ve seen.

If you would like your grade to be reconsidered, you must request a regrade within 1 week of your grade being posted via the web form.

The form for regrades is: https://forms.gle/fnFktQi6CWmqcsHC6

Please see the policy on regrades: Syllabus (regrading)

A clarification on the late policy for workbooks.

Hello! And Welcome to CS559 for the Spring of 2026!

Once class begins, I will make announcements via Canvas. Do not expect much class email. However, since Canvas isn’t ready, I’ll use email today.

As you are hopefully aware, CS559 will be taught in an online format for the Spring of 2026. I am working to re-design the class as a true online experience.

The course web is: https://pages.graphics.cs.wisc.edu/559-sp26/

A good place to start is, the Getting Started Page: https://pages.graphics.cs.wisc.edu/559-sp26/posts/getting-started/

Here is a list of things you can do before class starts. Once class starts, there will be a Canvas announcement reminding you to do these things, and giving you the first “assignment” for class.

CS559 will be offered in the Spring of 2026. Here is some basic information so that students can decide if this class is for them.