Computer Graphics school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

The Industrial Computer Graphics Technology
program provides students with career-based
training in mechanical design using computer-aided
drafting/design technology. To provide the
necessary technical education base, the program
also includes education and training in applied
technical mathematics, engineering drawing, and
geometric dimensioning and tolerance skills.
Basic training in computer technology is included
to prepare students for the two-dimensional,
thre...

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The 18-credit hour computer graphics certificate program is designed for post-degree art majors who are interested in a general introduction to the field and more in-depth experiences in computer-assisted image production.

Using the Macintosh environment, these students study paint/draw processes, electronic page layout and scanning techniques. Emphasis is given to skill-building and developing a digital aesthetic.
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This course introduces important data structures and algorithms that are useful for creating images on a computer, providing students with sufficient background to write substantial computer graphics applications. We introduce the mathematical tools and important computer graphics concepts such as geometric modeling, illumination, texture mapping, and anti-aliasing. Students learn OpenGL, the industry standard API for computer graphics. Students learn to write full-fledged interactive graphics a...

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Acquire essential mathematical foundations and algorithms for advanced computer graphics. Become an expert in 3D modeling, texture mapping, curves and surfaces, physics-based modeling, and visualization. Learn the importance of surfaces and shapes. Exploit OpenGL as your API for writing graphics programs. Knowledge of C and C++ programming skills are essential.

Computer graphics has penetrated nearly every corner of today’s growth industries. Used extensively in television, motion pictures, architecture, art, computer-aided design, games, simulation, modeling, visualization, telecollaboration, and interactive illustration, computer graphics has moved forward rapidly because of demands for prototyping tools for 3D modeling, sophisticated scientific visualization, and the need for widely dispersed groups in R&D, management, and elsewhere to share visual ...

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