1. CGT 215 Computer Graphics Programming I
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2. Hello! Welcome Informal poll Good news, everyone! Formal poll Syllabus
How many have programming experience
How many do not
Good news, everyone!
Formal poll
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Syllabus
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3. Hello!
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4. About the Course
This course provides a working knowledge of C++ for computer graphics students
No programming experience required
Programming from the ground up
Goal: provide a working knowledge of programming concepts. This will help you with:
Game development/design
Animation scripting
Mobile development
Web development
More!
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5. More specifically… Write, develop, debug C++ program
Use and understand
Global/local variables
Control Structures/Decisions
Procedures/Functions/Method s
Recursion
Data Structures
File I/O
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6. C++
Why C++?
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7. Why C++ It is a foundational language – the gold standard
But, I’m in animation and animators use Python!
True! But learning C++ first will make learning other languages simple
But, won’t learning C++ first confuse me when I learn other languages in my field?
Maybe a little. However, a command of C++ will help you master any field
Also, it is very difficult to start with another language, and THEN learn C++. Best to learn C++ first
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8. C++ But, I’m a web developer. I don’t need this
Again, C++ is a foundational language – the rest is easy
But, I’m in CAD/PLM, I definitely don’t need this
Wrong! Programming skills will teach you to solve problems more efficiently
But, I want to be a game designer, not developer
You should understand how your designs will be implemented.
But, C++ is hard!
OK, you got me there. C++ is hard. But worth learning well.
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9. So let’s go!
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