[go: up one dir, main page]
Scribd
Upload
48 views4 pages

BSCS 2 Computer Graphics

Computer display systems are defined by techtarget.com as “a computer output surface and projecting mechanism that shows text and often graphic images to the computer user, using a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diode, gas plasma, Light projector, or other image projection technology”. These systems come in various shapes and sizes.

Uploaded by

samee Seth
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
48 views4 pages

BSCS 2 Computer Graphics

Computer display systems are defined by techtarget.com as “a computer output surface and projecting mechanism that shows text and often graphic images to the computer user, using a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diode, gas plasma, Light projector, or other image projection technology”. These systems come in various shapes and sizes.

Uploaded by

samee Seth
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2020

SECOND YEAR EASTER SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE


OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

COURSE UNIT: COMPUTER GRAPHICS

DATE: SEPTEMBER 2020 TAKE HOME


INSTRUCTIONS/GUIDELINES:
Background: The questions in this examination may be drawn from any of the course
material and content that has been presented during the semester lectures, texts and
readings, discussions, etc. Students may use any of these materials for reference, BUT
students must provide citation for any material used. Examinations measure:
 students’ knowledge of the material;
 students’ knowledge and ability to apply material taught in class.
 students’ analytical and reasoning skills.
 students’ ability to express themselves creatively and communicate
effectively.
 students’ ability to synthesize material and draw conclusions from multiple
sources.
Preparation: Students study and prepare for take home examinations as they would
for any exam. Students may not need to memorize as much information, but they will
have to find, be familiar with, and apply content and materials from the course.
Copying information: The same rules apply in take home examinations that apply to
academic work in general. Copying is plagiarism, and plagiarism is unacceptable. Take
home examinations measure application and interpretation of material as well as the
student’s own description, analysis, and synthesis. Any material that is cited in answers
needs to be referenced.
a) This exam is “open book,” which means you are permitted to use any materials
handed out in class, your own notes from the course, the text book, research
from other sources and anything on the UCU learning management system
b) The exam must be taken completely alone. Showing it or discussing it with
anyone is forbidden.
c) Please don’t consult with any other person regarding the exam. Don’t check
your exam answers with any person.
d) Your work will be saved to a link that will be communicated separately. Ensure
it is saved as “[your name_registration number]”.
e) Any work which exhibits traits of copying each other will be disqualified
f) Your Response should be typed in digital format and submitted in Portable
Document Format (pdf)

1
g) Use Trebuchet MS font type; Size 12; Line Spacing 1.5

h) Save your work in this format: REG NO_PROGRAM &YEAR_COURSE UNIT NAME
(eg S17B05/001_BBA2_Business Economics)
i) Submit your examination answers to the University through the e-learning platform
or your faculty email, fostech@ucu.ac.ug
j) ALL EXAM ANSWERS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO A PLAGIARISM CHECKER
k) Uganda Christian University Integrity Covenant
As a student of Uganda Christian University, it is my responsibility to conduct the
whole of my academic career with unwavering integrity. I do this because I value
integrity and because the entire scholarly enterprise is balanced on the
assumption that we can trust one another. Therefore, I pledge to act with
academic integrity by;
i. Writing this examination
ii. Identifying/Acknowledging the source of the ideas or words or images that
I use in my work
iii. By writing this examination I accept to be bound by this covenant and
accept the consequences if I am in breach thereof.

l) By doing this examination, I understand my obligation, at this time, to keep


myself and the community around me safe from the Covid-19 Pandemic, following
the Ministry of Health SOPs.

NB: The University does not require your physical presence on any of Uganda
Christian University campuses or colleges.
_________________________________________________________

Attempt any three questions out of the five


Question One (Display systems)
Computer display systems are defined by techtarget.com as “a computer output
surface and projecting mechanism that shows text and often graphic images to the
computer user, using a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), light-
emitting diode, gas plasma, Light projector, or other image projection technology”.
These systems come in various shapes and sizes.
a. Discuss how screen size and screen resolution affect image display (9 Marks)
b. Appraise the operations of any four projection mechanism mentioned in the
definition above (24 Marks)

2
Question Two (Visualization)
Data visualization is defined by www.tableau.com as "the graphical representation of
information and data".
a. Discuss the purposes of data visualization (3
Marks)
b. Discuss techniques used to visualize data (10
Marks)
The table below reflects the average monthly temperature and rainfall for Uganda
from 1990-2009. Use it to answer the questions that follow;

c. Represent above information using visualization techniques of choice (6


Marks)
d. Discuss any observable trends in the above data (6
Marks)
e. Discuss why you have chosen the techniques used in (c.) above (4
Marks)
f. What months would you recommend tourists to visit Uganda and why? (4
Marks)

Question Three (Applications of Graphics)


Computer graphics are application in almost every domain that exists. Analyze
applications of computer graphics in each following areas:
a. Entertainment industry (7 Marks)
b. Computing Industry (7
Marks)
c. Medicine and Human wellness (7
Marks)
d. Education (6
Marks)

3
e. Banking and Finance (6
Marks)

Question Four (Color Models)


a. Describe what you understand by a color model (4
Marks)
b. Critique the additive and subtractive color models (8
Marks)
c. Relate how the following affect the color models in (b.) above
i. HSV model (6
Marks)
ii. HSL Model (6
Marks)
iii. Alpha Value (6
Marks)
d. Which of the color model in (b.) above do you recommend for smartphone
display and why?
(3 Marks)

Question Five (Hands on)


Using either Photoshop or html canvas design a representation depicting two people
looking at a lunar eclipse while standing next to a house with a tree in the
background (33 Marks) (HAND IN BOTH PROJECT FILE, CODE AND FINAL IMAGE ON
THE CD)

End

You might also like