SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Department: Industrial & Engineering Technology
Title of Course: Stereoscopic Imaging
Course No.: GM680
Revision: New
I. Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course: Explore technical issues involved
with developing stereoscopic pipeline for applications using automated high dynamic
range lighting, parallax effects, stereoscopic 3D, MEL scripting, ray tracing, sub surface
scattering, Mental Ray and 3D compositing. (3 credit hours: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours
lab)
II. Prerequisite(s): GM580 or Consent of Instructor
III. Purposes or Objective of the Course:
1. Develop computer generated imagery for stereoscopic 3D implementation.
2. Utilize parallax effects for 3D projections.
3. Utilize high-definition range imaging technologies to develop automated
environments.
4. Develop advanced shading networks including sub surface scattering.
5. Develop macros using MEL scripting.
6. Execution of 3D scenes using advanced Mental Ray techniques.
IV. Expectations of Students:
1. Complete all assignments on time. Late work will not be accepted under any
circumstances unless excused by university policies. Arrangements should be made
to turn work in early.
2. Use professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff and students.
3. Students are expected to conduct necessary research to fulfill classroom
assignments.
4. Class attendance and participation are strongly encouraged.
5. Take notes from textbook, and lecture discussions.
6. Pass tests, conduct research, read assigned materials for discussion and application.
V. Course Content or Outline
Topics
Stereoscopic Pipeline
HDR Lighting
Ray Trace Systems & Techniques
Mental Ray Systems & Techniques
Macros & MEL Scripting
VI. Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials or Equipment:
1. Digital Lighting and Rendering; ISBN-13: 978-0321316318
2. 4 GB or above thumb drive (external HD preferred >500GB)
VII. Basis for Student Evaluation
Stereoscopic Pipeline Development & Test 20%
HDR Lighting & Test
30%
Weeks
4
3
3
2
3
Mental Ray Development Test
Project Presentation
Lab Participation
30%
10%
10%
The weight of the evaluation criteria may vary according to each instructor and will be
communicated at the beginning of the course.
VIII. Grading Scale:
Graduate:
A = 100 – 90%
B = 89 – 80%
C = 79 – 70%
F = Below 70%
IX.
Academic Policy Statement:
Students will be expected to abide by the University Policy for Academic Honesty
regarding plagiarism and academic honesty. Refer
to:http://www6.semo.edu/judaffairs/code.html
X.
Student with Disabilities Statement:
If a student has a special need addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and requires materials in an alternative format, please notify the instructor at the
beginning of the course. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate special needs.
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