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Introduction to Computer GraphicsGraphics Application, SDL Setup, and PPM ImagesNo ClassBuilding Virtual Worlds, and GPU Graphics Pipeline IntroductionModern Graphics: Buffers, Shaders, and a first triangleAttributes and UniformsMeshes 01: Indexed MeshesMath 1 - Transformations: Numbers, Coordinate Systems, and VectorsMath 2 - Transformations: Special Transformation MatricesMath 3 - Transformations: CameraScenegraphs and the Visibility ProblemTextures, MipmappingGraphics Architecture and DebuggingTerrain Rendering and MultitexturingBasic LightingPoint Lights and Multiple LightsExamNo ClassNo ClassNo ClassNo ClassAdvanced Lighting (Normal and Parallax), Cube and Environment MappingFramebuffer Objects (FBO): Color + Stencil + Depth and post-processingCube Maps and Shadow MapsAdvanced Graphics - Deferred RenderingGraphics Engine StudyShading Models: PBR and Procedural TexturesAdvanced Graphics - More Shaders (Geometry, Tesselation, and Compute)Instructors Choice -- TBD (e.g. Water, animation, particles)Vulkan and future graphics APIs or Reserved for Tentative Industry Guest SpeakersCourse wrap up


CPSC 4792/5792 Real-Time 3D Computer Graphics Programming

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Schedule/Road Map

The following is our tentative syllabus for the course, changes should be expected throughout the semester. I will announce in class, piazza, or through e-mail any major changes.

Week

Date

Lecture and Readings

Problem Sets

Note(s)

1

Monday, 2026-Jan-12
Module 1 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
  1. Course Structure/Administrivia
  2. Introduction to Computer Graphics
  3. Introduction to Graphics APIs and some History
PSET 01 Released (Due Jan. 23 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Jan. 30 for up to 90%)
Welcome back to class!

Note: 1st assignment has extra time to accomodate students who add late.

1

Wednesday, 2026-Jan-14
Module 2 - Graphics Application, SDL Setup, and PPM Images
  1. Graphics Application Loop
  2. SDL Introduction -- creating a window, handling keyboard input
  3. Setting up OpenGL with D and SDL
  4. Understanding the D compilation process
  5. Understanding images
  6. PPM Image Format and image data
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2

Monday, 2026-Jan-19
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No Class; Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2

Wednesday, 2026-Jan-21
PSET 02 Released (Due Jan. 30 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Feb. 6 for up to 90%)
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2

Friday, 2026-Jan-23
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Friday classes do not meet; Monday classes meet instead

3

Monday, 2026-Jan-26
PSET 03 Released (Due Feb. 6 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Feb. 13 for up to 90%)
Add/Drop Period closes Jan. 22 at 5:00pm ET

3

Wednesday, 2026-Jan-28
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4

Monday, 2026-Feb-02
PSET 04 Released (Due Feb. 13 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Feb. 20 for up to 90%)
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4

Wednesday, 2026-Feb-04
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5

Monday, 2026-Feb-09
PSET 05 Released (Due Feb. 20 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Feb. 27 for up to 90%)
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5

Wednesday, 2026-Feb-11
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6

Monday, 2026-Feb-16
PSET 06 Released (Due Feb. 27 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Mar. 6 for up to 90%)
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6

Wednesday, 2026-Feb-18
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7

Monday, 2026-Feb-23
PSET 07 Released (Due Mar. 6 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Mar. 13 for up to 90%)'
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7

Wednesday, 2026-Feb-25
PSET 08(Due Mar. 25 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Nov. Apr. 1 for up to 90%)
Brief Study Guide. Exam otherwise includes any other materials from lecture, slides, and homeworks. You must finish the exam in one sitting (i.e. when you open the exam, your time starts)

8

Monday, 2026-Mar-02
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8

Wednesday, 2026-Mar-04
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Exam is taken during class, using Canvas

9

Monday, 2026-Mar-09
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Spring Recess

9

Wednesday, 2026-Mar-11
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Spring Recess

10

Monday, 2026-Mar-16
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Spring Recess

10

Wednesday, 2026-Mar-18
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Spring Recess

11

Monday, 2026-Mar-23
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Mid-semester date (Mar. 7)

11

Wednesday, 2026-Mar-25
PSET 09(Due Apr. 3 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Apr. 10 for up to 90%)
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12

Monday, 2026-Mar-30
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12

Wednesday, 2026-Apr-01
PSET 10(Due Apr. 12 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Apr. 19 for up to 90%)
Final Project Ideas
Previous Year Projects
Form Teams Spreadsheet
Final Project Repository (Use this for your project!)

13

Monday, 2026-Apr-06
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Note: You should start committing to a final project around this time.

13

Wednesday, 2026-Apr-08
PSET 11(Due Apr. 19 Anywhere on Earth)

(Late Deadline Apr. 26 for up to 90%)
D language 2026 Symposium!

April 10th Colloquium

April 11th Talks

April 12th Hackathon

14

Monday, 2026-Apr-13
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14

Wednesday, 2026-Apr-15
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15

Monday, 2026-Apr-20
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15

Wednesday, 2026-Apr-22
'Final project due Apr/May. TBD at noon ET. (Note: No extensions for final project; 10% late penalty every day project is late)
Last official day of class :(

Final Project presentations will be TBD day on TBD from 6-8pm in ??? room ???
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