Need guidebook for studying basic CG?

[gawl126]

Look at the past class page for that class and look for a syllabus of sorts that will tell you what they will be going over in that class. If they have lecture notes online or required texts, you should probably check those out too.

[jeromep]

The wikipedia article covers the general fields involved with Computer Graphics. You should look at the links and further wiki articles, as they are VERY extensive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_graphics

Also, look at the MIT OpenCourseWare curriculum. It is a sample of what an entry level computer graphics course features.
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Electrical-Engineering-and-Computer-Science/6-837Fall2003/CourseHome/index.htm#tech_requirements

[rakmaya]

For C++ and Cg, the amount of resources you have is unlimited. Google "basic c++" and basic directx and you have everything. If you have access to libraries, then you can rent some books as well. But don't waste money on buying books on C++ or intro graphics.

[gruhn]

I thought F. S. Hill's first edition (pre OpenGL) was an excellent introductory text.

I don't have a sound opinion on the OGL version.

http://www.amazon.com/reader/0131496700?_encoding=UTF8&page=random#reader_0131496700

[ganzo]

Fundamentals of Computer Graphics (http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Computer-Graphics-Peter-Shirley/dp/1568814690/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272351508&sr=1-1)
I recommend this book if you can get it at your local library or just take a peek at Borders. The structure is quite nice and follows a progression typical to that which you might find in a cg class.

Also have your matrix math skills nearby since there are plenty of those.

Good luck

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