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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Interactive Computer Graphics
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Approx. 28 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Japanese
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3d computer graphicsAlgorithmsRoboticsComputer Graphics (CG)
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 28 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Japanese
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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
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
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
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
2-2 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
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
3-2 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
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
4-2 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
Reviews
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 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.
by JFNov 7, 2015
Estou gostando muito do tema, do professor e do método de avaliação. Nota 10 para esse curso
by PSSep 9, 2020
It was really good.Though it quite tough but it give opportunity to try more and more time.
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