Texture mapping is a computer graphics technique used to apply textures, such as color and surface detail, to a 3D object. It is used to make the object look more realistic by adding details that would otherwise be difficult to create. Texture mapping can also be used to add color to an object.
Carnegie Mellon University
Fall 2020
This is an intensive course on computer graphics, covering a variety of topics such as rendering, animation, and imaging. It requires previous knowledge in vector calculus, linear algebra, and C/C++ programming. Concepts include ray tracing, radiometry, and geometric optics, among others.
Stanford University
Fall 2022
This course is an introductory one in computer graphics, focusing on synthetic computer-generated images creation. It starts with basic concepts and moves to more complex subjects like BRDF and ray tracing technology. A final project involves building a ray tracer.
UC Berkeley
Spring 2022
This course provides a broad introduction to computer graphics, covering modeling, rendering, animation, and imaging. It emphasizes the mathematical and geometric aspects of graphics and requires a data structures course and programming ability. Covered concepts range from 2D and 3D transformations to image processing.
Carnegie Mellon University
Spring 2022
Similar to Course ID 29, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer graphics. It also demands a strong mathematical and programming background. The topics covered include rasterization, geometric transformations, and Monte Carlo ray tracing.