Computer Graphics
Learn all about the Graphics Pipeline in eight short weeks with the Computer Graphics brought to you by IIT Guwahati and NPTEL.
Online
8 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
In any computing system, graphics are one of the most fundamental components. The primary role of Graphics is to render digital content (0’s and 1’s) on the computer screen, in a format that human beings can understand. The rendering process takes place in a series of steps or stages which are collectively termed as the graphics pipeline. The Computer Graphics course will introduce the graphics pipeline and all of its stages.
The Computer Graphics programme covers a wide variety of topics including various object representation techniques, the stages of the pipeline including the modelling transformation stage, 3D to 2D viewing transformation stage, clipping and removing hidden surfaces, and scan conversion or rendering stage.
Graphics hardware used in the present day, including I/O devices, and GPU, and the wildly popular graphics library - OpenGL, will also be introduced in the Computer Graphics online course. Candidates will learn all this and more, only in eight short weeks.
The Highlights
- Undergraduate level
- Eight-week course
- Expert faculty
- Core course
- E-certificate
- Free learning
- Course completion certificate
- IIT Guwahati and NPTEL certification
Programme Offerings
- Free learning
- Optional exam
- Certification by IIT Guwahati and NPTEL
- Books And References
- E-certificate.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
The Computer Graphics course by SWAYAM is a free learning programme. However, candidates must pay an examination fee of Rs. 1,000 to register for the proctored exam if they wish to get certified.
Computer Graphics fee structure -
Course | Fee |
SWAYAM’S Computer Graphics Programme | NA. |
Examination Fee (Optional) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Working knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms is preferred for the Computer Graphics course.
Certificate Qualifying Details
To avail of the Computer Graphics certificate, candidates have to obtain an average assignment score should be 10/25 or more, the exam score should be 30/75 or more, and the total score should be 40/100 or over. All three conditions must be met, otherwise the candidate will be ineligible for certification. The total score, exam score, and average assignment score are calculated as under:
Total score = Exam score + Average assignment score.
Exam score = 75 percent of the marks obtained in the 100-mark, term-end, proctored exam.
Average assignment score = 25 percent of the average score obtained in the six best assignments (out of eight).
What you will learn
By the end of the Computer Graphics training course, candidates should be familiar with all the stages of the Graphics pipeline, including:
- Object Representation
- Modelling Transformations
- Illuminating and Shading
- 3D Viewing
- Clipping and Removing Hidden Surfaces
- Rendering
Who it is for
The Computer Graphics online course is best suited for undergraduate students in the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- IT
Admission Details
Step 1: Click on https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/ This link will redirect you to the ‘Computer Graphics’ course page on the SWAYAM website.
Step 2: You will find the “Sign-In/Register” button in the top-right corner; click on it.
Step 3: Create an account on SWAYAM, or log in if you already have one. Alternatively, you can use your Google/Facebook/Microsoft account to register.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions, fill in the requisite details, and complete the application process.
Application Details
There is no dedicated application form for the Computer Graphics classes programme. Interested candidates can start learning immediately after logging in or signing up with SWAYAM. They can also register using their Facebook/Google/Microsoft account.
The Syllabus
- Historical evolution
- Challenges and issues
- Graphics pipeline
- Hardware and software basics
- Boundary representation
- Splines
- Space Partitioning
- Matrix Representation
- Homogeneous Coordinate System
- Composition
- 3D Transformations
- Background
- Simple Lighting Model
- Shading Models
- Intensity Representation
- Colour models
- Texture Synthesis
- Viewing Pipeline
- View Coordinate System
- Viewing Transformation
- Projection
- Window-Viewport Transformation
- Clipping in 2D
- 3D Clipping algorithms
- Hidden surfaces removal
- Scan conversion of
- Line
- Circle
- Fill-area and characters
- Anti-aliasing
- Generic Architecture
- I/O
- GPU
- Shader programming
- Graphics software (OpenGL)
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Working knowledge of Algorithms and Data Structures is preferred for the Computer Graphics programme.
The Computer Graphics certification is recognized by interactive consumer electronics, display technology, entertainment, and gaming industries, and any other industry that deals in display/content rendering.
Yes, there are eight assignments in this eight-week programme. Out of these, the six best will be used to calculate your average assignment score.
Dr. Samit Bhattacharya is the instructor for the Computer Graphics online course. He is an Associate Professor at IIT Guwahati, in the department of Computer Science and Engineering with nearly 12 years of research and teaching experience.