BCA611 - 3D GRAPHICS FOR VIDEO GAMES
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D GRAPHICS FOR VIDEO GAMES | BCA611 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Prequisites | Calculus, Linear Algebra, Data Structures and Algortihms , Object Oriented Programming | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Observation Demonstration Drill and Practice Case Study Project Design/Management | |||||
| Instructor (s) | ||||||
| Course objective | The aim of this course is to teach you how to represent graphical information (modeling) and turn that representation into images (rendering). | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Graphics programming based on OpenGL and C/C++, Coordinate Systems and Transformations, 2D Graphics, Colour Systems and Shading, 3D Graphics, Lighting, Surface Rendering, Basic Ray Tracing Algorithms, Bezier Curves and Surfaces, Animations. | |||||
| References | ? Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, 2. Ed., Peter Shirley, AK Peters Press, 2005, ISBN-10: 1568812698 ? Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics, 2. Ed., Eric Lengyel, Charles River Media, 2003, ISBN-10: 15845027790. ? Computer Graphics Principles and Practice, Second Edition, Foley, van Dam, Feiner, Hughes, Addison- Wesley Professional, 1995 , ISBN-10: 0201848406 ? Computer Graphics Using OpenGL, 3. Ed. , Francis S. Hill, Prentice-Hall, 2006, ISBN-10: 0131496700 ? The OpenGL Programming Guide: The Official Guide to Learning OpenGL, 4th Ed., Dave Shreiner, M. Woo, J. Neider, Addison-Wesley, 2006, ISBN-10: 0201604582 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course Introduction, overview of graphical systems |
| Week 2 | Graphics Output Primitives, Attributes of Graphics Primitives |
| Week 3 | Interactive Input Methods and Graphical User Interfaces, Quiz I |
| Week 4 | Geometric Transformations |
| Week 5 | Two Dimensional Viewing, Quiz II |
| Week 6 | Three Dimensional Viewing |
| Week 7 | Three Dimensional Object Representations, Quiz III |
| Week 8 | Three Dimensional Object Representations |
| Week 9 | Light-source and material properties, Quiz IV |
| Week 10 | Light-source and material properties |
| Week 11 | Visible-surface detection methods, Quiz V |
| Week 12 | Illumination models and surface-rendering methods |
| Week 13 | Color models and color applications, Quiz VI |
| Week 14 | Animation |
| Week 15 | |
| Week 16 | Final Exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 5 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 6 | 60 |
| Final exam | 1 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 65 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 6 | 8 | 48 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Total Workload | 35 | 43 | 187 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Applies contemporary methods, abilities, and tools essential for computer animation and game technologies. | X | ||||
| 2. Grasps the interdisciplinary interactions inherent to the field. | X | ||||
| 3. Examines the local or global influence of individuals, organizations, and communities on computer animation and game technologies. | X | ||||
| 4. Demonstrates comprehension and accountability in matters pertaining to professionalism, ethics, legality, security, and social issues. | X | ||||
| 5. Has the ability to effectively participate in a team created to achieve a common goal. | X | ||||
| 6. Possesses the ability to effectively participate in a team created to achieve a common goal. | X | ||||
| 7. Analyzes and defines a problem within their field and identifies appropriate solution processes required for suitable solutions. | X | ||||
| 8. Demonstrates the ability to apply the computer and mathematical knowledge required by the discipline. | X | ||||
| 9. Understands and is familiar with the principles and applications of algorithms and techniques in computer graphics and computer animation. | X | ||||
| 10. Utilizes technologies that capture and manipulate design elements to achieve the final production. | X | ||||
| 11. Apply principles of biomechanics and physics to animation | X | ||||
| 12. Uses procedural or interactive mechanisms to create animations. | X | ||||
| 13. Implements appropriate AI techniques in game development. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest