Prerequisites:

CIS 460/560; a working knowledge of C++ programming is required.

Texts:

• Physically Based Rendering: From Theory to Implementation.  Pharr, Wenzel, and Humphreys; Morgan-Kaufmann, THIRD Ed., 2016. (Required)

Course Objectives:

• This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to advanced computer graphics physically-based rendering techniques leading to the ability to understand contemporary CG terminology, progress, issues, and trends.
• Topics cover: geometric algorithms, 3D object models (surface, volume and implicit), sampling, various mapping types, ray and path tracing, radiosity, global illumination, anti-aliasing, Monte Carlo methods, and photon mapping.

Graphics Workstations:

We will use PCs located in SEAS labs or one's own machine.

Course Format:

There will be several programming assignments with emphasis on image synthesis, ray and path tracing, global illumination, and volumetric rendering. There are open book/open quizzes and a final exam.

The grading is based approximately 60% on the homework, 20% on the quizzes, and 20% on the final exam. No incompletes will be issued for the course. Assignments must be done individually; there are no team projects. Students are expected to know and abide by Penn's Code of Academic Integrity.