- Computer graphics
- Information visualization
- Scientific visualization
- Interaction programming
DH2320 Introduction to Visualization and Computer Graphics 6.0 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2027
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of Spring 2027 according to the faculty board's decision: J-2024-1027.
Decision date: 2024-05-14
The course is offered for the last time in Spring 2025. The last opportunity to take an examination in the course is in Spring 2027.
Students who have not completed the course can be examined within the framework of course DD2258 up to and including Spring 2027.
This course covers fundamentals in visualization and computer graphics. The goal is to understand the following concepts:
- Linear transformations and homogeneous coordinates
- Spatial data structures and grids
- Interpolation in 2D and 3D grids
- Modeling meshes
- Shading and color including color models and perception
- Rendering: rasterization (projection, clipping, visibility)
- Rendering: raytracing
- Raycasting a volume
- All-purpose visualization methods and their best practices
The course includes both theory and practical aspects. A number of tutorials will deepen the understanding of the course content using theoretical and practical assignments.
We have another version of this course that provides a bit more content in image and video processing. It awards 7.5hp and is graded A-F. See DD2258.
It is the basis for many other visualization and graphics related courses at KTH:
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2025 visgra25 programme students
Target group
Open for students from year 3 and for students admitted to a master's programme as long as it can be included in your programme.
Part of programme
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 4, TEDA, Conditionally Elective
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 5, TEDA, Conditionally Elective
Master's Programme, Computer Science, åk 1, CSDA, Recommended
Master's Programme, Computer Science, åk 1, CSSC, Recommended
Master's Programme, ICT Innovation, åk 1, VCCN, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Industrial Engineering and Management, åk 1, IAVN, Mandatory
Periods
P3 (6.0 hp)Duration
14 Jan 2025
16 Mar 2025
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
Course memo is not publishedSchedule
Schedule is not publishedApplication
For course offering
Spring 2025 visgra25 programme students
Application code
60230
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2025 visgra25 programme students
Contact
Tino Weinkauf (weinkauf@kth.se)
Examiner
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The students should after the course be able to
- explain fundamental concepts within computer graphics such as geometrical transformations, illumination models, removal of hidden surfaces and rendering
- explain the ideas in some fundamental algorithms for computer graphics and to some extent be able to compare and evaluate them
- explain and apply fundamental principles within interaction programming
- explain and understand fundamental concepts within information visualization and scientific visualization.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Single course students: 90 university credits including 45 university credits in Mathematics and/or Information Technology and the courses SF1604 Linear algebra, SF1625 Calculus in one variable, SF1626 Calculus in several variables, SF1901 Probability theory and statistics, DD1337 Programming and DD1338 Algorithms and Data Structures or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Tino Weinkauf (weinkauf@kth.se)
Supplementary information
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex