Hauptseminar Computergraphics and Visualization (SS 2024)

Information

Registration

Please register via jExam (non-CMS) or Selma (CMS).

Topic selection is closed! (Please fill out this DuD-Poll to select a preferred and alternative topic. If you want to team up with other students, make sure all team members select the same topics. Collisions in topic assignment will be resolved on a first come, first served basis.)

Motivation

One of the most important aspects of science is to share results with others. In most cases, this is accomplished by publishing a paper in a scientific journal. High-quality scientific writing is therefore crucial for a successful research career. In this seminar, the participants will be introduced to scientific research in general and the essential aspects of literature study. The final goal is to write a review report on one of the topics below which will be presented at the end of the semester.

Topic:

Physically-based Rendering and Simulation

Physically correct image synthesis and simulation of real-world phenomena have always been important fields in computer science research. Generating photorealistic images or accurate simulations allows advancements in many areas of our modern society. The following list presents a selection of research fields that are availabe as subtopics for this seminar:

Rendering:

• Solutions to the rendering equation
• Advanced light transport effects
• Real-time global illumination effects
• Radiance fields

Simulation:

• Rigid bodies (+ soft bodies)
• Cloth simulation
• Fluid simulation
• Machine learning methods in simulation

Task

Students will need to write a summary report on one of the given subtopics. Depending on the number of total participants, we might ask you to work in groups of 2-3 people. The report has to be written in english (communication in german might be possible depending on the tutor). Successful participation requires:

• A 1-2 page written overview of your topic.
• A graded written review in two-column paper format (approximately 7 pages per group member).
• A graded presentation (30 min + 10 min discussion).

Schedule

• 18.04.2024, 9:20 a.m.
  Kickoff (organization, presentation of topics)
  Location: APB/E009/U
  Slides
• Postphoned due to illness! Was: (25.04.2024 , 9:20 a.m.)
• 02.05.2024, 9:20 a.m.
  Lecture on good practices in scientific writing
  Location: APB/E009/U
  Slides
• 16.05.2024, 11:59 p.m.
  Submission of 1-pager
• 10.07.2024, 11:59 p.m. (deadline extended from 20.06.2024)
  Submission of full paper
• 17.07.2024 & 18.07.2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Final presentation
  Location: APB/2101/P