An Introductory Computer Graphics Course in the Context of the European Space of Higher Education: A Curricular Approach

Authors:
Akemi Gálvez;Andrés Iglesias;Pedro Corcuera
Affiliations:
Department of Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain E-39005;Department of Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain E-39005;Department of Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain E-39005
Venue:
ICCS '08 Proceedings of the 8th international conference on Computational Science, Part II
Year:
2008

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Abstract

Currently, European countries are in the process of rethinking their higher education systems due to harmonization efforts initiated by the so-called Bologna's declaration. This process of reforms implies not only a re-evaluation of our way of teaching and learning but also a new curricular design in order to achieve the expected goals. In this context, the present paper focuses on the problem of teaching computer graphics, a discipline that is getting increasing importance in the realm of Computational Science. The paper discusses some issues regarding an introductory course on computer graphics taking into account its goals, contents, students' profile and other factors derived from the new scenario given by the European Space of Higher Education.