Real-time Rendering

Module code: CS7GV3 · Semester: Semester 2

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Topics

• Graphics pipeline and GPUs LO1
• Shader programming in GLSL LO2–3
• Illumination and surface models: Phong, Blinn, normal maps LO3
• Shadows: shadow maps and volumes LO3
• Global illumination: reflection and refraction LO4
• Non-photorealistic and voxel rendering LO4–5

Learning outcomes

1. Explain fixed-function pipelines vs shader architectures (pixel, vertex, geometry shaders)
2. Architect a shader pipeline
3. Write shaders for lighting, shadows, geometry processing and post-processing
4. Analyse and compare real-time rendering approaches
5. Discuss current issues in real-time rendering

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.