CS580: Computer Graphics

Spring 2023

Instructor

Prof. Min Hyuk Kim, [Room] 3429, E3-1, [email]

Course description

This course provides an introduction to the advanced level of 3D computer graphics. The goal of this course is to learn how to simulate global illumination effects to achieve photorealistic imagery. We will study the basic methods used for ray tracing and radiosity algorithms when creating computer-generated images for use in film, games and other applications. Covered topics include the physics of light, Monte Carlo methods, path-tracing, radiosity, and other hybrid algorithms in depth.

Time and place

Tuesday and Thursday 14:30—16:00, Rm. 3444 @ E-3

Teaching assistants

Inchul Kim (ex. 7864, )
Hakyeong Kim (ex. 7864, )
Dongyoung Choi (ex. 7864, )
Sanghyeon Lee (ex. 7864, )

Reference books

Philip Dutré, Kavita Bala, Philippe Bekaert (2006) Advanced Global Illumination, 2nd ed., A K Peters Ltd.
Julie Dorsey, Holly Rushmeier, Francois Sillion (2008) Digital Modeling of Material Appearance, 1st Ed., Mogan Kaufman Steven J. Gortler (2012) Foundations of 3D Computer Graphics, MIT Press

Prerequisites

There are no official course prerequisites. However, we strongly recommend taking the introductory course, (CS380) Introduction to Computer Graphics before taking this course. In addition, we assume some programming experience in C (or C++) and a basic knowledge of linear algebra. An exposure to physics, calculus and image processing is very useful.

Tentative schedule

In this semester, we provide partial lectures using Zoom. Use the links below. Password will be announced separately to your KAIST e-mail. Note that we will check your attendance online, except the last two extended weeks.