Interactive Computer Graphics

The University of Tokyo

About this Course

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Computer graphics can be a powerful tool for supporting visual problem solving, and interactivity plays a central role in harnessing the users' creativity. This course will introduce various interactive tools developed in computer graphics research field with their design rationales and algorithms. Examples include enhancements to graphical user interfaces, authoring tools for 2D drawings and 3D animations, and interactive computer-aided design systems. Rich live demonstrations and course assignments will give you insights and skills to design and implement such tools for your own problems.

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Approx. 28 hours to complete

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Japanese

Skills you will gain

3d computer graphicsAlgorithmsRoboticsComputer Graphics (CG)

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50%

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 28 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Japanese

Instructor

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4.21/5 (17 Ratings)

Takeo Igarashi

Professor

Department of Computer Science, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

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The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Graphical User Interfaces

Graphical user interfaces turn computer control problem into visual problem solving. The lectures of this module introduce five attempts to enhance current GUI operations such as scrolling interfaces, management of desktop icons, pointing on a large display, digital inking, and vocal interaction.

5 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 57 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes

7 videos

Course Preview1m

Introduction5m

1-1 Scrolling Interface11m

1-2 Desktop Icons8m

1-3 Pointing6m

1-4 Digital Ink12m

1-5 Voice Interaction11m

4 readings

Course Description10m

Syllabus10m

Course FAQs10m

Problems when running Java Application / Java Applet10m

6 practice exercises

Scrolling Interface30m

Desktop Icons30m

Pointing30m

Digital Ink30m

Voice Interaction30m

Graphical User Interfaces30m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

2D Drawings and Animations

In this module we will dive deep into the world of 2D. We will discuss techniques for authoring 2D drawings and animations. Specifically, we will introduce interactive diagram beautification, pen-and-ink texture synthesis, shape manipulation, and dynamic illustrations. We hope you will witness how interactive software can change burdensome drawing work into full of fun!

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 44 min)

4 videos

2-1 Diagram Beautification10m

2-2 Pen-and-ink Textures10m

2-3 Shape Manipulation13m

2-4 Dynamic Illustrations9m

5 practice exercises

Diagram Beautification30m

Pen-and-ink Textures30m

Shape Manipulation30m

Dynamic Illustrations30m

2D Drawings and Animations30m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

3D Geometric Modeling

In this module, we rise up from 2D plane to 3D space, and discuss 3D geometric modeling methods. Topics introduced are; suggestive interface for architectural models, a sketch-based modeling system for freeform shapes, a curve-based shape control method, a flower modeling system, and volumetric texture. You will see how 3D objects can be easily and quickly modeled by specially-designed 2D user interfaces!

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 55 min)

5 videos

3-1 Suggestive Interface9m

3-2 Sketch-based Modeling14m

3-3 Shape Control by Curves9m

3-4 Flower Modeling10m

3-5 Volumetric Textures11m

6 practice exercises

Suggestive Interface30m

Sketch-based Modeling30m

Shape Control by Curves30m

Flower Modeling30m

Volumetric Textures30m

3D Geometric Modeling30m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Deformation and Animation

Starting from this module, we are shifting our attention towards simulating/crafting real objects and movements, which usually require intricate systems to deal with. As for this module, we will introduce clothing manipulation techniques, layer operations for stacked deformable objects, spatial key framing for character animations, procedural deformation, and human motion visualization using stick figures. You will discover how deformation and animation techniques help visually reproduce complex objects and motions.

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 62 min)

5 videos

4-1 Clothing Manipulations14m

4-2 Layer Operations12m

4-3 Spatial Key Framing11m

4-4 Procedural Deformation13m

4-5 Motion Database10m

6 practice exercises

Clothing Manipulations30m

Layer Operations30m

Spatial Key Framing30m

Procedural Deformation30m

Motion Database30m

Deformation and Animation30m

Week

Week 5

4 hours to complete

Fabrication

In this module, we will discuss systems for supporting personal fabrication. In particular, we will introduce systems for designing plush toys, beadworks, chairs, and softly folded objects. In addition, interactive packing method is presented.

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 49 min)

5 videos

5-1 Plush Toys11m

5-2 Beadworks10m

5-3 Chairs9m

5-4 Soft Folding9m

5-5 Interactive Packing7m

6 practice exercises

Plush Toys30m

Beadworks30m

Chairs30m

Soft Folding30m

Interactive Packing30m

Fabrication30m

Week

Week 6

4 hours to complete

Computer-aided Design

Nowadays, computers are indispensable for designing products; computers mediate the interaction between designers and products. But in most cases, designing and testing processes are separated, so that designers will not foresee the consequences of their design in real time.

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 52 min)

5 videos

6-1 Cantilever9m

6-2 Musical Instruments7m

6-3 Garments11m

6-4 Furniture12m

6-5 Gliders10m

6 practice exercises

Cantilever30m

Musical Instruments30m

Garments30m

Furniture30m

Gliders30m

Computer-aided Design30m

Week

Week 7

4 hours to complete

Real-world Interaction

Computer-operated appliances, such as robotic cleaners, are gradually spreading to general households in recent years. These emerging technologies have opened the door to the new research area, i.e. research on the interactions between ordinary people and robots. In this module, we will discuss interactive techniques and systems for real world interaction. Topics include: a command card interface for robot control, style-by-demonstration for robot behavior design, an actuated puppet device for character posing, a painting interface for robotic lights, and a fur display.

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 64 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes

6 videos

7-1 Command Card Interface14m

7-2 Style-by-Demonstration8m

7-3 Actuated Puppet12m

7-4 Robotic Light10m

7-5 Fur Display9m

Concluding Remarks8m

2 readings

Students' Work Gallery10m

Acknowledgments10m

6 practice exercises

Command Card Interface30m

Style-by-Demonstration30m

Actuated Puppet30m

Robotic Light30m

Fur Display30m

Real World Interaction30m

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Interactive Computer Graphics