CS 4620: Introduction to Computer Graphics

Cross-Listing: ARCH 374 (CS is parent)

An introduction to the principles of computer graphics in two and three dimensions. Topics include digital images, filtering and antialiasing, 2D and 3D affine geometry, ray tracing, perspective and 3D viewing, the graphics pipeline, curves and surfaces, and human visual perception. Homework assignments require programming.

Offered: Fall only

Prerequisites: CS/ENGRD 2110.

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 4

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs4620/2008fa
  • Steve Marschner
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs465/2007fa
  • Doug James
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs465/2006fa
  • Steve Marschner