Computer Graphics and Visualization
Due to the advanced technology, the use of computing technology has been increasing for the past few decades. Computer Science can be divided into different areas, one of them is Computer Graphics and Visualization or Graphics and Visuals. It is one of the significant areas in Computer Science that "surrounds us on a daily basis" and focuses on generating images on computer screens which can be used in digital photography, animation, video games and electronic devices that focuses on the audience (Kong et al, 2023). Visualization is just a process on how the image is shown using different techniques to communicate a message (What is computer graphics? A guide to getting started, 2023). I will be explaining the significance of computer graphics to the civilization, society and the students as well as who will engage in activities and jobs related to computer graphics.
Types
There are many types of graphics which includes:
Raster Graphics
They are 2D images made of pixels presented in rows and columns composed of different hues of colors. It is to make the image appear more sharper despite with a low resolution. The more pixels contained in an inch, the sharper the image (What is computer graphics? A guide to getting started, 2023).
Vector Graphics
They are made up of lines and shapes using mathematical formulas. It is to avoid ruining the resolution of the image when editing the size. Vector graphics can be converted into raster graphics using computer-generated imagery (CGI). It is used in animations, games, characters and etc. (What is computer graphics? A guide to getting started, 2023).
Interactive Computer Graphics
Allows a user to tell the computers on how to create images. An example is a dragging feature clothing animations for characters. Another example is the zoom in function on a scrolling interface (What is computer graphics? A guide to getting started, 2023).
Non-interactive Computer Graphics
It is basically the opposite of interactive computer graphics. It does not allow a user to tell the computers on how to create images. For example: CGI, 3D animations, applications (What is computer graphics? A guide to getting started, 2023).
Education
In the current era, education is important to the society and the people because without it, they will not survive as everything that are created and can be seen all around the world are inventions and products made by people due to education and knowledge. Computer graphics can be applied in education to help increase the learning efficiency more effectively (Rudolf et al., 2020). It can be implemented using Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtuality Reality (VR) found in animations and games that would interact and communicate with the user to educate them (Weidner et al, 2023).
Jobs
There are all kinds of jobs that people could work as in this world. In computer graphics, there are a few jobs related to that area mainly computer graphics designer, digital artist, graphic engineer, web developer, game artist and animator. These jobs could earn you much more money between $59, 000 and $83, 000 (What is computer graphics? A guide to getting started, 2023).
Health
Indulging in graphics for long periods may lead to all kinds of health issues such as eyestrain and headaches. It may also lead to backaches, neckaches and Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) due to the body posture when repeatedly interacting with graphics in mobile phones, computers, laptops and etc. This causes vision problems and they would be forced to use glasses. When interacting with computers for long periods of time, this may also make people stressed out more easily combined with "other factors like poor health, work pressure and job environment" (Rupavate, 2015).
Advantages
By using images and videos, information can be received and passed on more effectively. Complex designs could be created using different software that could also create realistic images mimicking reality. Computer graphics plays a part in the entertainment industry and is implemented in video games, architectures, movies, 3D animations and CGI films. Finally, computer graphics could help people with "visual impairments" and disabilities (Advantages and disadvantages of Computer Graphics, 2023).
Disadvantages
However, computer graphics needs "specialized software" and unique skills to create better graphics and animations. Some software may be expensive and includes lots of money. Computer graphics can create exaggerated objects and scenes which could mislead the audience in the wrong direction. It also consumes too much time to create graphics that the audience would love. When using graphics too much on technological devices such as mobile phones, ipads and computers, it "may lead to a reliance on technology to create visual content". It could also cause health issues as previously mentioned. Finally, computer graphics could be used to spread false information to the audience (Advantages and disadvantages of Computer Graphics, 2023).
Impact and Conclusion
One of the main factors in creating graphics is human preferences, it is to find out how visually effective it is to attract the audiences' attention (Kong et al,. 2023). Computer graphics can be found in many activities of entertainment which a large number of people could not live without such as video games, movies, CGI films, 3D and 2D animations and etc. It also plays a part in education for children and people with disabilities. It plays a major role in technology, education and entertainment which are all important factors. However, extra caution is needed when indulging in computer graphics since it may lead to health issues such as eye strain, headache, neckache and backache.
References
What is computer graphics? A guide to getting started (2023). Available at: https://www.coursera.org/articles/computer-graphics (Accessed: May 14, 2023).
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