Introduction to fundamental methods in computer graphics with a focues on image synthesis and the standard 3D graphics pipeline. Covered topics: Transformations and projections, homogeneous coordinates, color models, light sources, scan conversion, clipping and visibility, local and global shading models, texture mapping, antialiasing

Introduction to physically-based animation in computer graphics. Wewill give an overview of fundamental methods and algorithms. Thepractical exercises consist of a small group project resulting ina simple interactive 3D game or demo scene.