BCS053 Computer Graphics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCS053 Computer Graphics (also written as KCS053) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction and Line Generation and Transformations, Windowing and Clipping, Three Dimensional, Curves and Surfaces, Hidden Lines and Surfaces. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCS053 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCS053 / KCS053 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Computer Graphics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCS053 Computer Graphics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction and Line Generation · Transformations
Introduction and Line Generation: Types of computer graphics, Graphic Displays- Random scan displays, Raster scan displays, Frame buffer and video controller, Points and lines, Line drawing algorithms, Circle generating algorithms, Mid-point circle generating algorithm, and parallel version of these algorithms. Transformations: Basic transformation, Matrix representations and homogenous coordinates, Composite transformations, Reflections and shearing.
Unit 2: Windowing and Clipping
Windowing and Clipping: Viewing pipeline, Viewing transformations, 2-D Clipping algorithms- Line clipping algorithms such as Cohen Sutherland line clipping algorithm, Liang Barsky algorithm, Line clipping against non rectangular clip windows; Polygon clipping – Sutherland Hodgeman polygon clipping, Weiler and Atherton polygon clipping, Curve clipping, Text clipping
Unit 3: Three Dimensional
Three Dimensional: 3-D Geometric Primitives, 3-D Object representation, 3-D Transformation, 3- D viewing, projections, 3-D Clipping.
Unit 4: Curves and Surfaces
Curves and Surfaces: Quadric surfaces, Spheres, Ellipsoid, Blobby objects, Introductory concepts of Spline, Bspline and Bezier curves and surfaces.
Unit 5: Hidden Lines and Surfaces
Hidden Lines and Surfaces: Back Face Detection algorithm, Depth buffer method, A- buffer method, Scan line method, basic illumination models– Ambient light, Diffuse reflection, Specular reflection and Phong model, Combined approach, Warn model, Intensity Attenuation, Color consideration, Transparency and Shadows.
BCS053 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Understand the graphics hardware used in field of computer graphics. K2
- CO 2 K2, K4
- CO 3 Understand the concept of graphics primitives such as lines and circle based on different
- CO 4 algorithms. K4
- CO 5 Apply the 2D graphics transformations, composite transformation and Clipping concepts. K2, K3
- K2, K3
- Apply the concepts of and techniques used in 3D computer graphics, including viewing
- transformations.
- Perform the concept of projections, curve and hidden surfaces in real life.
BCS053 Reference Books
- Donald Hearn and M Pauline Baker, “Computer Graphics C Version”, Pearson Education
- Foley, Vandam, Feiner, Hughes – “Computer Graphics principle”, Pearson Education.
- Rogers, “ Procedural Elements of Computer Graphics”, McGraw Hill
- W. M. Newman, R. F. Sproull – “Principles of Interactive computer Graphics” – Tata MCGraw Hill.
- Amrendra N Sinha and Arun D Udai,” Computer Graphics”, Tata MCGraw Hill.
- R.K. Maurya, “Computer Graphics ” Wiley Dreamtech Publication.
- Mukherjee, Fundamentals of Computer graphics & Multimedia, PHI Learning Private Limited.
- Donald Hearn and M Pauline Baker, “Computer Graphics with OpenGL”, Pearson education
Frequently Asked Questions about BCS053
What is the syllabus of BCS053 Computer Graphics?
The AKTU BCS053 Computer Graphics syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction and Line Generation and Transformations; Windowing and Clipping; Three Dimensional; Curves and Surfaces; Hidden Lines and Surfaces. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCS053?
BCS053 Computer Graphics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0 and 3 credits.
Is BCS053 the same subject as KCS053?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCS053 and KCS053 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
How many credits is BCS053 worth?
BCS053 Computer Graphics carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-0-0.
Where can I download BCS053 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCS053?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Design Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Design Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.