Computer Graphics Educational Materials (CGEMS) [2004 - 2011]
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Item Computer Graphics: An Interactive Introduction with OpenGL(The Eurographics Association, 17-9-2009) Hunkins, Dalton; -Computer Graphics: An Interactive Introduction with OpenGL is a suite of examples and interactive tutorials. The software is created for the person who wants an introduction to computer graphics using the OpenGL API. It is assumed that the reader is familiar with programming in the C++ language; knowledge of OpenGL is not a pre-requisite. Also, the tutorials and examples may be used in conjunction with many of the mainstream books on computer graphics.Item The Corkscrew: An Intermediate Polygon Modeling Tutorial using Autodesk Maya(The Eurographics Association, 23-3-2011) Foster, Shaun; Janowski, Robert; -This module is written as a supplement for instructors to learning 3D modeling using Autodesk Maya, however, it could be beneficial for any highly motivated student. If used by an instructor, you can use the first three parts as part of your instruction, then give part 4 (see below) and the tutorial video and files to the students.Item Realtime 3D Graphics Programming Using the Quake3 Engine(The Eurographics Association, 18-7-2008) Wagner, Daniel; Schmalstieg, Dieter; Kainz, Bernhard; -We present a lab assignment that accompanies a complete module called ''Real-time Graphics''. The students' task is to get familiar with content creation and programming a (previously) commercial 3D engine. In a first task, students have to create 3D content, which is integrated into the Quake3 engine. In a second task, the students have to implement a simple animation and finally add an impressive 3D graphics effect to the Quake3 engine. The lecture has been taught four times from 2004 to 2007. We present the assignment and report on experiences that we have gained.Item Rotation About an Arbitrary Axis(The Eurographics Association, 18-7-2006) McDonald, John; -Rotation matrices are one of the first topics covered in introductory graphics courses, and yet the details of arbitrary rotation matrices often get swept under the rug due to their complexity. This CGEM presents a direct, constructive derivation of the ma-trix for a rotation about an arbitrary axis, enhanced with animations that help build in-tuition for the calculation. The details of this derivation can be described in an intuitive manner that builds on the procedure for calculating the matrices for rotations about the coordinate axes. This treatment is suitable for use as a handout for students to use as a supplement to the usual course text.Item A Self-Training Tool for Learning 3D Geometrical Transformations(The Eurographics Association, 17-9-2009) Ribelles, Jose; Lopez, Angeles; -This paper presents a self-training tool for learning 3D geometric transformations, i.e. translation, scaling and rotation. Our aim is to provide students with a tool they can use to practise these transformations by themselves so that they can understand and learn how to use them. Its main feature is to show an animation of the geometrical transformation applied on a geometric primitive. This animation helps to comprehend the transformation more easily, as the student sees how the primitive changes its size, position and orientation. Furthermore, the teacher can also use it as a teaching aid to explain and solve exercises in class. The geometric primitives as well as the transformation parameters used in this tool are those provided by the GLUT library and the OpenGL standard. Moreover, one of the results the tool can also provide is the C source code of the scene for OpenGL programming, which is very useful if the student needs to learn to program OpenGL transformations. Finally, this tool has been made available to our students for three academic years, and they found it very useful.Item Survey of Industry Perspectives on 3D Computer Animation Education(The Eurographics Association, 22-10-2007) Flaxman, Tereza; -The paper summarizes the results of an online survey of 43 professionals working in the animation industry, including modelers, animators, technical directors, conceptual artists and lighting and texture artists. Respondents were asked to rate the appropriate level of emphasis of 14 topics commonly addressed in academic computer animation programs, ranging from fine arts skills to computer programming. Three relatively non-technical topics were top rated: fundamentals, preproduction and design/layout. There was substantial agreement in rankings among participants, even those with widely varying areas of professional interest. When asked about their own personal educational experiences 25% felt that they had been well prepared, 38% satisfactorily prepared and 37% underprepared.Item Teaching CGI Through Real Hands-On Experience(The Eurographics Association, 18-7-2008) Bernar, Carlos; Torrents, Joaquin; -Euroview Animation is developing a methodology for teaching CGI within the Department of Film, TV & Digital Media at the University of Navarra involving the participation of the students in actual production process. We base our educational methodology on the real hands-on experience: our students learn through their participation in the production of a real feature film. The production process of the film inspires and determines the learning process of our students. We consider that our project can be valuable for other educators in CGI because (1) our method has real consequences: our first feature film, Flying Heroes, will be in theaters in 2008, (2) as far as we know, this is the first of-its-kind experience with these requirements in a university and in the industry (3) this kind of project offers many possibilities of collaboration between universities.