Computer Graphics 7.5 credits

About the course

The course deals with the basics of 2- and 3-dimensional computer graphics.

The course provides an introduction to computer graphics with a focus on real-time graphics. The emphasis is on developing an understanding of the graphic pipeline från processor (CPU) via graphic processor (GPU) to display. All major steps in the translation process from an object description of a 2D or 3D model to a rendered image are explained. Some examples of theory and algorithms including in this course are: Geometric projections, transformations, and coordinate systems; rasterization and polygon rendering; parametric curves; determination of visible lines and surfaces; lighting models and shading; color theory; as well as texture and bump mapping.

Theories, methods, and techniques are applied in an individual project where a visualization program for 2D and 3D objects is designed and then implemented. Programming skills in C++ combined with the computer graphics standard OpenGL for graphics programming in 2D and 3D are practiced throughout the project. This includes shader programming on a GPU as well as the use of software libraries for graphical user interfaces.

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Autumn 2025
- Computer Graphics
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  3 November 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-57206
  
  Eligibility At least 90 ECTS, including 60 ECTS Computing Science, or at least 120 ECTS within a study programme. At least 7.5 ECTS programming; 7.5 ECTS object-oriented programming; 7.5 ECTS data structures and algorithms; 7.5 ECTS linear algebra; and 7.5 ECTS differential calculus.
  
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  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
  
  Total fee: SEK 19,038
  
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