This is an introductory course in computer graphics, an advanced topic in the field of computer science. This is not a class in how to use existing graphics-intensive applications (such as Macromedia’s Director or Flash, or Alias’ Maya or Pixar’s Renderman); we will learn the algorithms underlying these tools and the importance of implementing these algorithms for speed. The course will cover an introduction to 2D and 3D graphics, including scan conversion, anti-aliasing schemes, clipping, OpenGL programming, 3D viewing and transformations, homogeneous coordinates, perspective and orthographic projections, illumination, shading, and some topics needed from linear algebra. This is a high-workload class with significant programming expected. The nature of the course content requires that you have successfully completed Data Structures and Algorithms, and Programming III.