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A top-down approach to teaching introductory computer graphics

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Kelvin Sung,

Peter ShirleyAuthors Info & Claims

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https://doi.org/10.1145/965106.965114

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There are two common strategies for teaching introductory computer graphics (CG) programming. The first and most traditional covers the CG field in a bottom-up manner starting from foundational algorithms such as triangle rasterization. The second is top-down and analyzes the functional modules of applications. This paper argues that the top-down approach is well-suited for mature adult students. A course that has successfully implemented a top-down approach is then described.

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SIGGRAPH '03: ACM SIGGRAPH 2003 Educators Program

July 2003

73 pages

ISBN:9781450374590

DOI:10.1145/965106

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Alyn P. Rockwood
Colorado School of Mines

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