Computer Generated Graphics Teacher Resources

This website, from the University of Edinburgh, provides a lengthy glossary of computer graphics terms written by Olin Lathrop, author of "The Way Computer Graphics Work". This site provides simple definitions of basic terms; no graphics...

This video [4:14] is Tony Derose, a computer graphics expert for Pixar Studios, discussing his life, education, and work experience. He discusses what he has done in movies he has worked on from Pixar.

Application of Newton's Law of force and gravity to computer graphic programming.

Applies Newton's concept of gravity to computer graphic programming.

This video [4:11] is Fran Kalal explaining how she came to work in Computer Graphics with Pixar studios.

In this video [2:03] explores the origins of computer graphics particle systems with the man who invented them, Bill Reeves.

Free online tutorials for computer software, including FrontPage, Office, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express are generously offered at this website. Students will find it easy to follow Agent Max Millennium as he guides them through...

If you have an artistic bent combined with an interest in computer graphic design, the career of multimedia artist or animator might be something for you to consider. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a...

An introduction to computer animation, written at an advanced level. Includes an overview of computer animation and discusses its heritage, history, software tools, and more. Lots of embedded links to information on related topics.

Encyclopedia entry that defines a GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) graphics file and explains how and why it was created. Sections of the article include history, Unisys and LZW patent enforcement, usage, color, alternatives,...

Encyclopedia entry that defines what a Raster graphic (Bitmap) is and explains how it works. Includes a nice illustration and an example of how a bitmap picture is constructed. Links to related information are available.

Encyclopedia entry that defines a PNG graphic file and explains how and why it was created. Sections of the article include history and development, technical details, support and usage, alternatives, see also (related information), and...

Encyclopedia entry that defines a JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) graphics file and explains how and why it was created. Links to related information are available as well.

From the center of America's high-tech industry, the Silicon Valley Art Museum showcases the talents of artists-- past, present, and future-- who explore the connections between art and technology. Through a variety of high-interest...

From the center of America's high-tech industry, the Silicon Valley Art Museum showcases the talents of artists-- past, present, and future-- who explore the connections between art and technology. Through a variety of high-interest...

This video [11:31] focuses on computer screens and 2D graphics to begin a discussion of computer graphics. We ended the last episode with the proliferation of command line (or text) interfaces, which sometimes used screens, but typically...

This video focuses on 3D computer graphics, how they're created and rendered for a 2D screen. From polygon count and meshes, to lighting and texturing, there are a lot of considerations in building the 3D objects we see in our movies and...

The main objective for this exercise is to enhance your study of the properties and structures of biological molecules with modern computer graphics. Rather than passively viewing illustrations of molecular structure as they occur in...

The process of converting between different number bases is actually fairly simple, but the thinking behind it can seem a bit confusing at first. And while the topic of different bases may seem somewhat pointless to you, the rise of...

Reviews the basics of trigonometry and how its concepts are instrumental in computer graphics programming.

If you have Paint Shop Pro on your computer you can follow these tutorials offered by Graphics Den to learn new ways of making graphic art. After your work is completed you can submit it to the online gallery.

A university-level article describing complex computer animation techniques used to simulate human motion. Includes helpful images.

Encyclopedia entry that defines and gives a short history of graphic tablets. It also briefly explains how they work. There are numerous links to additional information about related topics as well.

Detailed beginner's tutorial in creating online graphics. Requires access to a bitmap editor. Choose among topics, or work the entire 15 page tutorial in order.