Computer Graphics and 3D Game Programming

3 Credits.

In this course, students will program a game of their own design using an off-the-shelf game engine while learning about the 3D computer graphics concepts behind the engine's components. Classes will consist of a mix of theory and practice. The theory will be presented through lectures on topics including transformations, lighting, shading, shape representations, spatial querying and indexing, animation, and special effects. Practice will involve in-class programming exercises and contributions to the game project with periodic in-class presentations of progress to date. Students are expected to have a strong programming background and to be familiar with basic linear algebra concepts. The ePortfolio tag(s) on this course signify that there are one or more assignments offered in the course that provide students with the opportunity to be assessed for proficiency in completion of the relevant ePortfolio requirement(s).