COMP 559. Fundamentals of Computer Animation.
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COMP 559
Fundamentals of Computer Animation.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Fundamental mathematical and computational issues in computer animation with a focus on physics based simulation: overview of numerical integration methods, accuracy and absolute stability, stiff systems and constraints, rigid body motion, collision detection and response, friction, deformation, stable fluid simulation, use of motion capture, and other selected topics.
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 222, MATH 223, COMP 206, COMP 250
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