SEN3301 Computer Graphics and AnimationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SOCIOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SOCIOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SEN3301 Computer Graphics and Animation Fall 2 2 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor DUYGU ÇAKIR YENİDOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor DUYGU ÇAKIR YENİDOĞAN
RA SEVGİ CANPOLAT
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖVGÜ ÖZTÜRK ERGÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course provides an introduction to an introduction to computer graphics and mathematical aspects. Students will identify fundamentals graphics and animation algorithms, be able to develop substantial graphics/animation applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the mathematical basics of 2D/3D computer graphics.
2. Describe the differences between graphics algorithms and visual programming codes.
3. Analyse the computer graphics algorithms.
4. Assess the main geometric transformation concepts such as translation, rotation, and scaling.
5. Develop substantial graphic and animation application with Java technologies.
6. Construct graphical programs using associated libraries.

Course Content

The course content is composed of computer graphics basics, graphics programming concepts, graphics output primitives, basics of computer graphics mathematics, geometric transformation and 2d viewing,3d transformation and 3d projections, lighting and shading, 3d modeling and visibility, texture mapping and an introduction to animations and animation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Computer Graphics
2) Graphics Programming Concepts
3) Graphics Output Primitives
4) Basics of Computer Graphics Mathematics
5) Geometric Transformation
6) Geometric Transformation and 2D Viewing
7) 2D Viewing / Midterm I
8) 3D Transformation and 3D Projections.
9) Lighting and Shading
10) 3D Modeling and Visibility
11) Visibility / Midterm II
12) Texture Mapping and An Introduction to Animations
13) Animation
14) Case Studies

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Casey Reas, Ben Fry, Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists, MIT Express, ISBN: 978 – 0321321374.

Daniel Shiffman, Learning Processing – A Beginners Guide to Programming Images, Animation, and Interaction, Morgan Kaufman, ISBN: 978 – 012373602 – 4.
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 7 2 14
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Midterms 2 12 24
Final 1 14 14
Total Workload 118

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.