Credits and Contact Hours

3 credits, 43 hours

Course Instructor Name

Dr. Mohammad Jeragh

Textbook

Pharr, Jakob, and Humphreys. Physically Based Rendering: From Theory to Implementation

Akenine-Möller, Haines, and Hoffman. Real-Time Rendering

Shirley, Marschner. Fundamentals of Computer Graphics

Latest graphics research papers from SIGGRAPH, EGSR, etc.

Catalog Description

Explores cutting-edge techniques in interactive computer graphics, photorealistic rendering, VR/AR, and GPU programming. Covers advanced 3D transformations, shading models, global illumination, real-time ray tracing, physically based rendering, neural rendering, and immersive graphics for virtual and augmented reality. Hands-on projects using modern graphics APIs and engines.

Prerequisite

CpE-207

Specific Goals for the Course

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Develop advanced real-time graphics applications using APIs like Vulkan, DirectX 12, and Metal. (Student outcomes: 1, 6)

Implement physically based shading, global illumination, and real-time ray tracing techniques. (Student outcomes: 1, 6)

Create immersive VR/AR experiences using game engines and SDKs like Unreal, Unity, OpenXR. (Student outcomes: 1)

Understand the mathematical foundations of 3D graphics, including advanced transformations, projections, and representations. (Student outcomes: 1)

Explore methods for realistic rendering including path tracing, photon mapping, neural rendering. (Student outcomes: 1, 6)

Discuss current research problems and state-of-the-art solutions in computer graphics. (Student outcomes: 7)

Topics to Be Covered

Review of fundamental 3D graphics concepts

Advanced GPU programming with Vulkan, DirectX 12, Metal

Physically based rendering (PBR) and shading models

Global illumination techniques - path tracing, photon mapping, radiosity, precomputed radiance transfer

Real-time ray tracing with DXR, Vulkan RT

Volumetric and atmospheric rendering

Deferred rendering and tiled shading

Temporal anti-aliasing and reconstruction techniques

Neural rendering and AI in graphics

VR/AR graphics with OpenXR, Unreal, Unity

Procedural generation and content creation

Non-photorealistic and stylized rendering

Current research problems in rendering, VR/AR