Welcome to CS 1230!
Welcome to CS 1230, the longest-running computer graphics course in the known universe!
This course offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental concepts in 2D and 3D computer graphics. It introduces 2D raster graphics techniques (image creation/manipulation/filtering), as well as 3D modeling, viewing, and rendering (using both raytracing and real-time rendering on the GPU). Along the way, you'll learn to program in C++ and the shading language GLSL, and learn to use the OpenGL library. The course culminates in an open-ended group final project in which you and your teammates use the skills you've learned throughout the semester to make some cool visual effects.
Check out the course missive for more information on prerequisites, assignments, workload, etc.
Calendar
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| Calendar | Description |
|---|---|
| CSCI 1230 General | Contains rough schedules for labs, projects, and other events. |
| CSCI 1230 Breaks | Contains university breaks. |
| CSCI 1230 Lectures | Contains lectures and other events held during lecture time. |
| CSCI 1230 Ed Hours | Contains Ed hours. |
| CSCI 1230 Lab Hours | Contains lab checkoff hours. |
| CSCI 1230 TA Hours | Contains TA hours. |
Staff
CS 1230 was built by the following lovely people:
Professor • dritchi1 • he/him
Has an Erdős number of 4, a Bacon number of 3, and (debatably) an Erdős-Bacon number of 7.
HTA • zcheng12 • he/him
Believes that there's more to explore here, but has never found the time.
HTA • ldooley • he/him
Loves playing piano, chilling with BRGD, and yoyo-ing!
TA • achang57 • he/him
Is a senior in computer science. Likes fluid simulations 🌊.
TA • azhao26 • she/her
Is a senior studying CS, and a co-director for Fusion Dance Co. Very excited to be your TA :)!.
TA • dtoth1 • he/him
Is an airplane food enthusiast, though it has its ups and downs.
TA • hhuang65 • she/her
Is a junior from Massachusetts. Favorite uses of graphics: art and video games.
TA • jgu26 • he/him
Is a Master's student in CS. Enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and cooking.
TA • mmapeke • he/him
Is a senior from NYC in APMA-CS, who's excited to meet y'all and to chat about visual computing!
TA • mjethani • she/her
Is a junior from NJ studying CS. Favorite use of graphics: movie VFX.
TA • yhuan170 • he/him
Has been working on our 2D labs and projects. Has strong opinions about C++.
TA • xzhan2 • he/him
Is a casual photographer who's no good at studio lighting. Always ends up Phong-Blinn around.
TA • ychen485 • she/her
Is a Master's student in her final year. She likes to make pretty things with graphics tools!
Dev-TA • axing2 • she/her
Says she's not a TA, but is most definitely one in our hearts.
Dev-TA • ghazard • he/him
Also says he's not a TA. Fair, given that he's already graduated.
Dev-TA • zliu177 • he/him
Likes to build, render, and create spectacular things. Has recently been interested in fluids.