Lecture 3.A: Graphics and Visual Computing

Question 1

production of images on computers for use in any medium

(identify)

Answer 1

Computer graphics

Question 2

Images used in the graphic design of printed material are frequently produced on computers, as are the still and moving images seen in comic strips and animations.

(identify)

Answer 2

Computer graphics

Question 3

Images have high information content, both in terms of information theory (i.e., the number of bits required to represent images) and in terms of semantics (i.e., the meaning that images can convey to the viewer).

(identify)

Answer 3

Image display

Question 4

Applications and Importance of Computer Graphics in various fields

The term of Graphics comes from Greek ? which means ‘something written’ e.g. autograph

(fill in the blanks)

Answer 4

“graphikos”

Question 5

Applications and Importance of Computer Graphics in various fields

are visual images or designs on some surface, such as a wall, canvas, screen, paper, or stone to inform, illustrate, or entertain.

(identify)

Answer 5

Graphics

Question 6

Applications and Importance of Computer Graphics in various fields

used for movie making, video game and computer program development, scientific modeling, and design for catalogs and other commercial art.

(identify)

Answer 6

Computer-generated imagery

Question 7

Applications and Importance of Computer Graphics in various fields

Some people even make computer graphics as art.

(true or false)

Answer 7

true

Question 8

We can classify applications of computer graphics into four main areas:

(enumerate)

Answer 8

• Display of information
• Design
• User interfaces
• Simulation

Question 9

Application of Computer Graphics

(enumerate)

Answer 9

• Computational Biology
• Computational Physics
• Information Graphics
• Scientific Visualization
• Graphic Design
• Computer-aided Design
• Web Design
• Digital Art
• Video Games
• Virtual Reality
• Computer Simulation
• Education
• Information Visualization

Question 10

Application of Computer Graphics

is an interdisciplinary field that applies the techniques of computer science, applied mathematics and statistics to address biological problems.

(identify)

Answer 10

Computational Biology

Question 11

Application of Computer Graphics

The main focus lies on developing mathematical modeling and computational simulation techniques.

(identify)

Answer 11

Computational Biology

Question 12

Application of Computer Graphics

is the study and implementation of numerical algorithm to solve problems in physics for which a quantitative theory already exists.

(identify)

Answer 12

Computational Physics

Question 13

Application of Computer Graphics

It is often regarded as a sub discipline of theoretical physics but some consider it an intermediate branch between theoretical and experimental physics.

(identify)

Answer 13

Computational Physics

Question 14

Application of Computer Graphics

are visual representations of information, data or knowledge.

(identify)

Answer 14

Information of Graphics

Question 15

Application of Computer Graphics

These graphics are used where complex information needs to be explained quickly and clearly, such as in signs, maps, journalism, technical writing, and education

(identify)

Answer 15

Information of Graphics

Question 16

Application of Computer Graphics

is a branch of science, concerned with the visualization of three dimensional phenomena, such as architectural, meteorological, medical, biological systems

(identify)

Answer 16

Scientific Visualization

Question 17

Application of Computer Graphics

focuses on the use of computer graphics to create visual images which aid in understanding of complex, often massive numerical representation of scientific concepts or results

(identify)

Answer 17

Scientific Visualization

Question 18

Application of Computer Graphics

can refer to a number of artistic and professional disciplines
which focus on visual communication and presentation.

(identify)

Answer 18

Graphic Design

Question 19

Application of Computer Graphics

Various methods are used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

(identify)

Answer 19

Graphic Design

Question 20

Application of Computer Graphics

often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

(identify)

Answer 20

Graphic Design

Question 21

Application of Computer Graphics

is the use of computer technology for the design of objects, real or virtual.

(identify)

Answer 21

Computer-aided Design

Question 22

Application of Computer Graphics

is also widely used to produce computer animation for special effects in movies, advertising, technical manuals.

(identify)

Answer 22

Computer-aided Design

Question 23

Application of Computer Graphics

Computer-aided Design
The design of geometric models for object shapes, in particular, is often called ?

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Answer 23

computer-aided geometric design (CAGD)

Question 24

Application of Computer Graphics

Computer-aided Design
may be used:
to design curves and figures in ? space.

(fill in the blanks)

Answer 24

two-dimensional (“2D”)

Question 25

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Computer-aided Design** may be used: to design **curves, surfaces, or solids** in ? objects. (fill in the blanks)

Answer 25

three-dimensional ("3D")

Question 26

**Application of Computer Graphics** is the **skill of designing presentations** of content usually **hypertext or hypermedia** that is delivered to an end-user through the **World Wide Web**, by way of a **Web browser**. (identify)

Answer 26

Web Design

Question 27

**Application of Computer Graphics** The process of **designing Web pages**, **Web sites**, **Web applications** or multimedia for the Web (identify)

Answer 27

Web Design

Question 28

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Web Design** may utilize multiple disciplines, such as: (examples only)

Answer 28

* animation * authoring * communication design * corporate identity * graphic design * human-computer interaction * information architecture * interaction design * marketing photography * search engine optimization * typography

Question 29

**Application of Computer Graphics** most commonly refers to **art created on a computer** in **digital form**. (identify)

Answer 29

Digital Art

Question 30

**Application of Computer Graphics** is a term applied to **contemporary art** that uses the methods of **mass production** or **digital media**. (identify)

Answer 30

Digital Art

Question 31

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Digital Art** The impact of digital technology has transformed traditional activities such as ?, ?, and ?, (examples only)

Answer 31

* painting * drawing * sculpture

Question 32

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Digital Art** while new forms, such as ?, ?, and ?, have been recognized artistic practices. (examples only)

Answer 32

* net art * digital installation art * virtual reality

Question 33

**Application of Computer Graphics** is an **electronic game** that involves **interaction with a user interface** to **generate visual feedback** on a **raster display device** (identity)

Answer 33

Video Games

Question 34

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Video Games** The electronic systems used to play video games are known as ?. This ? creates through graphics. (fill in the blanks) (same answer)

Answer 34

platforms - platform

Question 35

**Application of Computer Graphics** is a technology which allows a user to **interact** with a **computer-simulated environment**. (identify)

Answer 35

Virtual Reality

Question 36

**Application of Computer Graphics** is often used to describe a **wide variety of applications**, commonly associated with its **immersive**, **highly visual**, **3D environments**. (identify)

Answer 36

Virtual Reality

Question 37

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Virtual Reality** The **simulated environment** can be similar to the **real world**, for example, **simulations for pilot** or **combat training**, or it can differ significantly from reality, as in ?. (fill in the blanks)

Answer 37

VR games

Question 38

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Virtual Reality** It is currently **very difficult** to create a ? experience, due largely to **technical limitations** on **processing power**, **image resolution** and **communication bandwidth**. (fill in the blanks)

Answer 38

high-fidelity virtual reality

Question 39

**Application of Computer Graphics** a **computer model** or a computational model is a **computer program**, or network of computers, that attempts to **simulate an abstract model** of a particular system. (identify)

Answer 39

Computer Simulation

Question 40

**Application of Computer Graphics** ? A computer simulation, a **computer model** or a computational model is a **computer program**, or network of computers, that attempts to **simulate an abstract model** of a particular system. (identify)

Answer 40

Education

Question 41

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Education** have become a useful part of **mathematical modeling** of many **natural systems** (identify)

Answer 41

Computer simulations

Question 42

**Application of Computer Graphics** **Education** Computer simulations have become a useful part of mathematical modeling of many natural systems: (examples only)

Answer 42

* physics (computational physics) * chemistry and biology * human systems in economics * psychology * social science * process of engineering new technology * to gain insight into the operation of those systems * observe their behavior

Question 43

**Application of Computer Graphics** is the study of the **visual representation** of large-scale **collections of nonnumerical information**, such as **files** and **lines of code** in software systems (identify)

Answer 43

Information Visualization

Question 44

**Application of Computer Graphics** the use of **graphical techniques** to help people understand and **analyze data** (identify)

Answer 44

Information Visualization