Computer Science 373 - Intro to Computer Graphics

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) computer graphics. It covers the basic methods for modeling, rendering, and imaging. Topics include image processing, 2D and 3D modeling, 3D graphics pipeline, WebGL, shading, texture mapping, ray tracing, 3D printing. Throughout the class, students will learn algorhithmic ways to model the visual world, and write JavaScript programs with WebGL to implement various computer graphics algorithms.

Open to senior and junior Computer Science majors only. CS187CICS210,INFO150,MATH235wC STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides