Course - Graphics and Visualization - TDT4230
TDT4230 - Graphics and Visualization
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 50/100 | |||
| School exam | 50/100 | 3 hours | D |
Course content
Geometric models and their simplification. Modeling with parametric curves and surfaces. Geometry culling. Illumination models and ambient occlusion in 3D and in screen space. Texture mapping. Ray tracing. Animation techniques. Shadow generation. Visualization principles. Visualization algorithms. Virtual and augmented reality. Special topics. For more information see also: https://www.idi.ntnu.no/grupper/vis/teaching/ as well as Blackboard.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate will acquire knowledge of more advanced graphics and visualization principles and algorithms. Skills: The candidate will enhance his/her skills in graphics and visualization programming through practical assignments. General competence: The candidate will gain in-depth understanding of more advanced principles and algorithms in computer graphics and visualization, will realise the potential use of the above and possess the basis for performing research or pursuing commercial applications in the field.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises.
Lectures and examination will be held in English.
Coding exercises and the associated documentation are to be done by the students themselves (no AI tools).
Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
Further on evaluation
The course involves up to 2 assignments in graphics or visualization and a final project, that are to be coded and documented by the students themselves.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
If a student decides to retake the course for grade improvement or if the student failed the course, then they have to redo both parts of the course.
Recommended previous knowledge
Course TDT4195 Visual Computing Fundamentals or equivalent.
Course materials
To be announced at start of semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF8052 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Informatics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 50/100 D 2025-05-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 18 - Spring ORD Assignment 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 50/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"