Prerequisites: Ideally, you have had an undergraduate course in computer graphics. We expect that all with a decent knowledge of calculus and linear algebra and good programming skills will be able to take the course if they are willing to do some extra work keeping up, looking things up, etc.

Course Topics:

• Geometry
  • Differential Geometry and Topology
  • Non-Photorealistic Rendering
  • Interpolation and Approximation
  • Parametric Curves and Surface
  • Subdivision Surfaces
• Animation
  • Motion Capture
  • Physical Simulation
    • Time and Dimensions
    • Integration
    • Solids and Cloth
    • Fluids
    • Active Systems
  • Facial Animation
  • Interfaces and Control
• Light, surfaces and shade
  • Radiometry
  • Shading
  • Materials - Surface and Inside
  • Color
  • Perception
  • Global Illumination
    • Sampling (brief)
    • Integrals
  • Materials
  • Weathering
• Image-Based Rendering
  • Geometry of multiple views
  • Reconstruction
  • Image Processing
  • Texture Synthesis
  • Range Scanning