Universität Wien

052213 VU Image Synthesis (2025S)

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 5 - Informatik und Wirtschaftsinformatik
Continuous assessment of course work

Offered jointly with TU course 186.101 Rendering
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Tu 29.04. 11:00-13:00 Ort in u:find Details

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course will take place in cooperation with TU Wien. Hence, we will meet at TU Wien, Seminarraum FAV 05, HA0503, Stiege 2, Favoritenstraße 9-11, 1040 Wien.
https://www.cg.tuwien.ac.at/resources/maps/cg/
https://www.cg.tuwien.ac.at/resources/maps/guide.html
https://www.tuwien.at/index.php?id=1782
https://wiki.fsinf.at/wiki/Room:HA0503
It is not hard to find, yet, it might be confusing the first time around. So please come early on the first meeting. Thank you!

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Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course builds upon the fundamental principles covered in Foundations of Computer Graphics (05-2200) and introduces students to advanced topics in computer graphics. This particular course focuses on image synthesis, i.e. the creation of photo-realistic images. Specific topics include:
* review of basics
* advanced ray tracing
* radiometry / photometry
* image pipeline
* reflectance functions
* Monte-Carlo methods
* photon maps
* radiosity
* participating media

Students are enabled to:
* analyse and solve the rendering equation using sophisticated mathematical and statistical methods
* extend a large code base (in C++) and learn how to debug such a system
* analyse and improve rendering algorithms based on efficiency of ray
intersections
* tell apart biased and convergent behaviour of a rendering algorithm

Students gain:
* deep insight into the art and science of physically-based rendering
* an appreciation for applied statistics and applied numerical mathematics
* experience with a production quality rendering system (pbrt)

Assessment and permitted materials

4xAssignments: 50%
Final Exam: 50%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A mandatory prerequisite for this class is the successful completion of Foundations of Computer Graphics (05-2200).

The grading scale for the course will be:
1: at least 87.5%
2: at least 75.0%
3: at least 60.0%
4: at least 40.0%

A minimum grade of 25% must be earned on each assignment (without considering penalties) in order to pass the course.

Examination topics

* applied exercises and tasks
* accomplishing a final project
* in-class presentations
* readings

Reading list

Pharr, Matt; Humphreys, Greg: Physically based rendering : from theory to implementation, Morgan Kaufmann, 2023 (4th edition)

Association in the course directory

Module: IMS AKM

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