Mediating Reality - Computer Graphics
2020/2021
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
1st semester or similarContent, progress and pedagogy of the module
Explore the chosen specialisation from a formal perspective with a focus on exploring the relationships between real and artificially generated stimuli. Develop and evaluate an application in the chosen specialisation investigating this issue in terms of either: 1) emulating reality, 2) enhancing reality or virtuality, or 3) transforming reality into novel forms of expression and aesthetics.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to understand core elements in computer graphics in terms of fundamental radiometric/photometric concepts, and advanced modelling and animation techniques
- Must be able to understand principles of modelling and animation of 3D computer graphics content
- Must be able to understand how some of the models applied in computer graphics relate to the real physical world
Skills
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to apply computer graphics related concepts, tools, and technologies to create products with a conscious and purposive relation to applicable concepts and phenomena of the real world
Competences
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to evaluate and select relevant computer graphics theories, methods, and tools, and synthesize them to produce new knowledge and solutions
Type of instruction
Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Mediating Reality - Computer Graphics |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
In accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions
on examination from the Study Board for Media Technology:
Oral examination with external censor based on a written project report and a media-technological product plus an A/V production that illustrates and summarizes the project. The assessment is performed in accordance with the 7-point grading scale. |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See semester description |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Mediering af virkeligheden - computergrafik |
| Module code | MSNMCGM2141 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
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| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Copenhagen, Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Media Technology |
| Department | Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology |
| Faculty | Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
