CS 340 - Computer Graphics:Principles and Applications

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Western New England University

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Prerequisite: CS 284 or CPE 305, or the equivalent, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on rendering the synthesis of realistic 3D images, the major concern in computer graphics today. Following a study of light, color, and shading, each student develops a simple program to generate images using ray-tracing, the most widely used photo-realistic rendering technique. Additional topics include 2D and 3D transformations, generation of 2D images on a screen, use of a simple 2D graphics package, and graphical user interfaces. Offered in alternate fall semesters. 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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