1. Computer Graphics Researched via: http://wikipedia.org http://wikipedia.org Student Name: Tyanni Niles Date: April 29, 2010

2. What is Computer Graphics? Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer. Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer.

3. The History of Computer Graphics? 1950: Ben Laposky created the first graphic images, an Oscilloscope, generated by an electronic (analog) machine. The image was produced by manipulating electronic beams and recording them onto high- speed film. 1950: Ben Laposky created the first graphic images, an Oscilloscope, generated by an electronic (analog) machine. The image was produced by manipulating electronic beams and recording them onto high- speed film. 1960: William Fetter coins the computer graphics to describe new design methods. 1960: William Fetter coins the computer graphics to describe new design methods. 1972: Nolan Kay Bushnell – Pong, video arcade game. 1972: Nolan Kay Bushnell – Pong, video arcade game. 1985: 1985: Pixar Animation Studios – “Luxo Jr.”, 1989, “ Tin toy” Pixar Animation Studios – “Luxo Jr.”, 1989, “ Tin toy” NES – Nintendo home game system NES – Nintendo home game system

4. What is 2D Computer Graphics? 2D computer graphics is the computer-based generation of digital images-- mostly from two- dimensional models (such as 2D geometric models, text. 2D computer graphics is the computer-based generation of digital images-- mostly from two- dimensional models (such as 2D geometric models, text.

5. What is Computer Animation? Computer animation is a subset of both computer graphics and animation technologies. It is the creation of moving images (animation) using computer technology. Computer animation is a subset of both computer graphics and animation technologies. It is the creation of moving images (animation) using computer technology.

6. What is Pixel? Short for Picture Element, a pixel is a single point in a graphic image. Short for Picture Element, a pixel is a single point in a graphic image.

7. List some of your favorite projects in this class One of my favorite projects in the class was when we did the Fruitman. One of my favorite projects in the class was when we did the Fruitman.