Høst 2017

STE6249-002 Virtual Reality/Graphics/Animation - Project - 5 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for datateknologi og beregningsorienterte ingeniørfag

Type of course

The course may be taken as a single subject.

Course contents

Basic visualization techniques, OpenGL (Vulkan), display hierarchy, camera and lights, collision control, constraints, particles, and more. Shader programming, active objects, virtual environments, virtual control panels and other interface techniques, animation techniques and interactive simulations.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 15 April

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 credits mathematic/statistics topics

Application Code: 9371

Recommended prerequisite knowledge:

STE6238 Geometric modeling
STE6249-001 Virtual reality/graphics/animation, theoretical part

Objective of the course

On completion of the course the successful student is expected to have the following:

Knowledge

The candidate will have thorough knowledge of the different theories and methodologies of software development and especially computer programming. It is advanced object oriented programming and meta-programming, based on knowledge of mathematics and technology applicable to both general-purpose programming and especially to technical applications on different platforms. (K2)
The candidate will have special knowledge in the field of simulations/computations and programming, and computer graphics. (K3)

Skills

The candidate will work independently with problems, by analysing the problem and make plans for solving them. (S1) The candidate will be able independently to make big and/or complex computer programs running on different platforms. (S2) The candidate can find, analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them in development and in argumentation. (S4)

General competence

The candidate can communicate about academic issues, analysis and conclusions in the field of computer science by using the relevant terminology to communicate with specialists and also with the general public. (GC2)
The candidate can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in cooperation with experts from other fields. (GC3)

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Project work with lessons and supervision.

Assessment

Form of assessment: Oral

Grouping: Individual / group

Grading scale is from A (highest) to F (lowest), with E as the minimum pass grade.

Date for examination

Oral 17.10.2017

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.