The Artificial Intelligence for Computer Graphics (AICG) concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills to become pioneers in creating innovative applications using artificial intelligence (AI) and computer graphics (CG). This concentration provides an in-depth understanding of AI techniques and their efficient implementation in the context of computer graphics. It offers a balanced mix of practical and theoretical skills, preparing students for successful careers in the industry or for pursuing doctoral studies.
The MS concentration in Artificial Intelligence in Computer Graphics (AICG) is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and technical skills required to excel in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer graphics (CG). This interdisciplinary program delves deep into integrating AI techniques with CG applications, offering a comprehensive curriculum that covers state-of-the-art AI methods and their applications CG, including rendering, animation, simulation, and more. Students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies, learning to implement AI-driven solutions to create more realistic, efficient, and innovative computer graphics. The program emphasizes theoretical foundations and practical applications, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to tackle complex challenges and drive advancements in various industries, including gaming, film, extended reality, and scientific visualization. In this program, students will explore how AI can automate and enhance traditional graphics processes, from generating lifelike textures and lighting to developing intelligent character behaviors and dynamic environments. Through collaborative projects and research opportunities, students will work alongside academic leaders to push the boundaries of what is possible in computer graphics. Graduates of the program will emerge as leaders in the field, equipped with the skills and knowledge to innovate and excel in various career paths, whether in cutting-edge tech companies, research institutions, or entrepreneurial ventures. The MS concentration AICG prepares students for immediate success in their careers and positions them at the forefront of the ongoing AI revolution in computer graphics.
Sample Plan of Study
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STAT 501 Experimental Statistics (3 cr.) or another methods course CGT 520 Computer Graphics Programming (3 cr.) CGT 537 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Computer Graphics (3 cr.)* |
CGT 501 Seminar in Computer Graphics Technology (3 cr.) CGT 521 Advanced Real-Time Computer Graphics (3 cr.) CGT 637 Creative AI (3 cr.)* OR CGT 523 Intelligent Virtual Agents (3 cr.)* |
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CGT 698 MS Thesis (3 cr.) CGT 621 Compute Shaders (3 cr.) CGT XXX Non AICG Elective (3 cr.) |
CGT 698 MS Thesis (3 cr.) CGT 637 Creative AI (3 cr.)* OR CGT 523 Intelligent Virtual Agents (3 cr.)* CGT XXX Non AICG Elective (3 cr.) |
*Required for the concentration