Numerical Methods and Computer Graphics (COS6021-B) 2019/20
Individual Coursework
Weight 30% of the total module assessment
Important Dates
Part 1 (60 marks)
Submission deadline: Friday 1st November 2019 by 3pm
Demo dates: During lab sessions in Weeks 8 and 9
submission guidance and demo schedule wil be provided closer the time
Part 2 (40 marks)
Submission deadline: Friday 29th November 2019 by 3pm Demo dates: During lab sessions in Weeks 12 and 13
submission guidance and demo schedule wil be provided closer the time
You should work individually. DO NOT copy another person’s work and DO NOT permit someone else to copy your work. These are
offences that come into the category of plagiarism. You should be prepared to demonstrate and explain
your work. Failure to do so may lead to loss of marks and/or a disciplinary procedure.
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Numerical Methods and Computer Graphics (COS6021-B) 2019/20
Part 1
A Tangram is a geometrical puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes cut from a square, which can be arranged to form various other shapes. The seven pieces are:
• 2 large right triangles
• 1 medium right triangle • 2 small right triangles
• 1 square
• 1 parallelogram
The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape (given only an outline) using all seven pieces, which may not overlap. The seven flat shapes are usually coloured into seven different colours, a plain example is shown in the figure below:
Figure 1: Square
There are no set colours for a Tangram, i.e. they can be any colour of your choice. There are thousands of different shapes that can be formed using the Tangram. An example is shown below:
Figure 2: House
You may find more examples by searching Tangram online. Alternatively, should you be interested, you are most welcome to design your own.
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Numerical Methods and Computer Graphics (COS6021-B) 2019/20
Requirements
In Part 1 of this coursework, you are required to do the following: A). Write a computer programme using OpenGL to:
1). create a square using the Tangram pieces as shown in Fig.1 and colour the seven pieces of the geometric shapes (please choose a different colour for each piece) of your choice;
2). create a shape that you would like to form using the Tangram such as the one given in Fig.2 (you can search/design your own shape, but please do not use another square or a trivial variation of a square! The new shape created will also need to require movements of all seven pieces of the Tangram from a square, also see requirement 3) below, and a flip over of the parallelogram);
3). create an animation of the seven geometric shapes’ movement from the original square created in requirement 1). to the shape of your choice for requirement 2). All seven Tangram pieces need to be displaced. The movements have to be smooth and clear; and
4). make sure that the codes are well commented.
B). Write a one-page report to:
(55 marks)
1). explain your design, implementation process, and any challenges you came across, as well as how they were overcome at the end; and
2). include a thoughtful discussion of creativity and limitations of your own work, and provide some ideas for further improvement.
(5 marks)
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Numerical Methods and Computer Graphics (COS6021-B) 2019/20
Part 2
In Part 2 of this coursework, you are required to do the following: A). Write a computer programme using OpenGL to:
1). create a 3D object (This can be the 3D version of the shape of your choice in Part 1). Marks will be given accordingly based on the complexity of the 3D object created.
2). demonstrate creativity and attention to detail by including more advanced graphic features such as lighting, texture and viewing, etc.
3). and being creative in making the animation appealing.
B). Write a one-page report to:
(35 marks)
1). explain your design, implementation process, and any challenges you came across, as well as how they were overcome at the end; and
2). include a thoughtful discussion of creativity and limitations of your own work, and provide some ideas for further improvement.
(5 marks)
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