ARCHITECTURE
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	Spring	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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.