Introduction to Computer Graphics

• Overview of computer graphics and its applications
• Graphics pipeline and the role of different components

2D Graphics

• Coordinate systems and transformations
• Line drawing algorithms (DDA, Bresenham's algorithm)
• Circle drawing algorithms (midpoint algorithm)
• Filling algorithms (scanline, flood fill)

3D Graphics

• 3D coordinate systems and transformations
• Projection techniques (orthographic, perspective)
• 3D object representation (wireframe, polygon mesh, parametric)
• Hidden surface removal algorithms (Z-buffer, back-face culling)

Raster Graphics

• Pixel operations and color models
• Image representation and manipulation
• Anti-aliasing techniques for smoother graphics

Geometric Transformations

• Translation, rotation, scaling, and shearing operations
• Matrix representations and computations
• Composing and combining transformations

Viewing and Clipping

• Viewing transformation and viewing volume
• Clipping algorithms (Cohen-Sutherland, Liang-Barsky)

Shading and Illumination

• Basic lighting models (ambient, diffuse, specular)
• Phong shading and interpolation
• Global illumination models (Ray tracing, Radiosity)

Color Theory and Color Models

• Perception of color
• Color spaces (RGB, CMYK, HSL, etc.)
• Color blending and color interpolation

Texture Mapping

• Mapping textures onto 3D surfaces
• Texture coordinates and mapping techniques
• Texture filtering and mipmapping

Animation Techniques

• Keyframe animation
• Interpolation methods (linear, spline)
• Particle systems and physics-based animation

Graphics Programming

• Introduction to graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX)
• Graphics libraries and frameworks
• Shader programming (GLSL, HLSL)

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

• Basics of virtual reality and augmented reality
• 3D modeling and interaction in virtual environments
• Augmented reality applications and techniques

Computer Graphics in Games

• Graphics rendering in game engines
• Real-time rendering techniques
• Game physics and collision detection

Computer Graphics Applications

• Graphics in user interfaces and web development
• Medical imaging and visualization
• Scientific visualization and data graphics