Tuesday June 24

Computer Graphics: Past, Present, and Future

Andy van Dam, a founder of Brown's CS Department and an influential figure in the world of computer graphics, will talk about the history of the field (most of which he has personally experienced) and make some predictions about its future. The lecture will show (with the help of slides and video) how computer graphics has evolved from simple black and white line drawings to photorealistic 3D creations. Examples will range from cutting edge university research to Hollywood movie special effects such as those seen in The Abyss, Jurrasic Park, Babe, and, of course, Toy Story (the first full-length 3D computer graphics film).

Andy teaches the introductory course on computer graphics, CS123, and is a co-author with Jim Foley, John Hughes (who also teaches here), and Steve Feiner of Computer Graphics, Principles and Practice, the "bible" of computer graphics.

Other:

Introduction to UNIX, an impressive operating system used by the Brown Computer Science Department.

At Nite: 7:30 PM - Lecture: Public Speaking and Communication Skills by Nancy Dunbar from Theatre, Speech and Dance

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