2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

COMP5821M Geometric Processing

15 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Prof Hamish Carr
Email: H.Carr@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

We will assume a good standard of C++ programming, including use of classes, basic templates, and overloading. Knowledge of computer architecture, in particular the memory hierarchy.

Pre-requisites

COMP5811M	Parallel and Concurrent Programming
COMP5812M	Foundations of Modelling and Rendering

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Advanced geometric modelling for computer graphics depends on understanding of differential geometry and its uses for modelling and optimising assets in the graphics pipeline. It is also necessary to understand how the mathematical concepts map to practical implementations across tasks such as building geometric modelling tools, model repair and parametrisation, texture synthesis, and geometric smoothing & simplification.

Objectives

On successful completion of this module a student will have demonstrated the ability to
* Understand the foundations of geometric modelling in differential geometry
* Develop data structures for representing, editing and traversing tessellated lines and surfaces
* Understand and create texture-based representations of geometric information
* Manipulate geometric models with techniques such as texture parametrisation, simplification, refinement, smoothing, mesh repair and mesh quality improvement

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, a student will have fundamental understanding of all major stages in the asset modelling pipeline from a technical standpoint.

Syllabus

* Differential Geometry of Curves & Surfaces
* Mesh Representation, Data Structures & Editing Operations
* Higher Order Surface Modelling & Tessellation
* Volumetric Modelling & Rendering
* Surface Reconstruction, Manipulation & Repair
* Mesh Deformation, Simplification & Interpolation
* Texture Synthesis and Generation

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Practical	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			110.00
Total Contact hours			40.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Students will be expected to review the material presented in lectures in their own time and demonstrate their practical competence in a selection of techniques. At the MSc level, this is best done through independent work on programming assignments, with support from the lecturer as needed.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Bi-weekly assignments will provide the ability to provide metered feedback without micro-managing students’ work.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Programming task	25.00
In-course Assessment	Programming task	25.00
In-course Assessment	Programming task	25.00
In-course Assessment	Programming task	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

This module will be reassessed by coursework only.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:54:00

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