IMD221

Computer Graphics

This course introduces basic computer graphics with special emphasis on graphics for games. It is a required component of the joint CIT/IMD Video Game Design Track. It is being cross-listed in both programs, as both IMD 221 and CIT 221.

Upon completion of this course, the student can:

• Demonstrate an understanding of types of graphics.
• Demonstrate the difference between 2D and 3D graphics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of color and color limitations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of raytracing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rasterization.
• Demonstrate an understanding of types of shaders.
• Demonstrate an understanding of mapping and types of mapping.
• Demonstrate an understanding of lighting and shadows and the importance of each.
• Demonstrate an understanding of global illumination.

This course is online through Blackboard:
https://elearning.kctcs.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp