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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Intermediate Level

Approx. 27 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

3d computer graphics
Algorithms
Robotics
Computer Graphics (CG)

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 27 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Instructor rating

4.24/5 (30 Ratings)

Takeo Igarashi

Professor

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

78,331 Learners

1 Course

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating94%(3,360 ratings)

Week1

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Graphical User Interfaces

5 hours to complete

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

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

2D Drawings and Animations

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 44 min)

Week3

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)

Week4

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)

Week5

Week 5

4 hours to complete

Fabrication

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 49 min)

Week6

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)

Week7

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

Reviews

4.1

71 reviews

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2 stars
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTERACTIVE COMPUTER GRAPHICS

by ZLJun 7, 2020

Informative course about recent research in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Video lectures are useful. Graded Quizzes can be difficult but manageable. Overall a good course.

by PSSep 9, 2020

It was really good.Though it quite tough but it give opportunity to try more and more time.

by AIMay 16, 2019

It was useful to understand the basic for my research work

by MADec 10, 2015

I will pay attention to this course and the instructor is awesome because ii was my wish to teach in University of Tokyo and i am now with this platform.Thank you so much.

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