Diagram 1

 Computer Graphics and Visualization

Above is the diagram for my initial idea 1 which is also the topic for my major project called Computer Graphics and Visualization which is an area in Computer Science. Graphics can be found everywhere since the use of technology has increased all over the world. It can be found in all kinds of devices such as computers, laptops, ipads, phones and etc. There are many activities and jobs you can apply in this area such as creating animations, creating games, creating graphs and bar charts and creating websites using all kinds of software apps available online. 

Major Project Plan

 Below is a table with the activities I have done so far when planning for my major project:

Plan for Major Project

 

Name: Farahah Huda Binti Sirajul Huda

Project Title:  Computer Graphics and Visualization

 

Date started	Time allowed	Task/Activity	Completed (date)
14/4/23	A few minutes	Choosing which topic for the major project theme	14/4/23
15/4/23	1 day	Go to library website for academic journal and ebook and cite them	16/4/23
16/4/23	1 hour	Search for a website and cite them	16/4/23
16/4/23	3 hours	Go to pixabay.com for free copyright pictures	16/4/23
28/4/23	1 week	Researching about it again in Google Scholar  and correcting the citations	5/5/23
25/4/23	Until 16/5/23 (date extended)	Write a draft for major project	15/5/23
12/5/23	Until 16/5/23	Trying to paraphrase sentences and words into Academic English as much as possible	15/5/23
25/4/23	Until 16/5/23	Write a plan for my major project using gantt charts and tables then posting it in my blog	15/5/23

 

 Computer Ethics

In my opinion, among all of the Ten Commandments of computer ethics defined by the Computer Ethics Institute, the one most relevant to my major project is "Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write or the system you design". Almost all the people living on this planet has already been or will be associated with graphics whether it is related to work or entertainment such as an animator working to produce animations for people of different ages to enjoy. This commandment is significant in this area. 

When animating for other people, you need to consider the fact about whether most of your audience will be children, teenagers or adults. If a gory or sexual scene appeared in the animations made for children, it may cause dire consequences to their mental health and growth that would most likely affect their future if exposed to these kinds of animations for a long time. This is also the reason why in some movies, a notice or warning would appear at the beginning, mentioning whether the movie will be rated 18+ or if a parent's guidance and permission is needed to watch it.

Other than animations, graphics can also be found everywhere on the internet. People would design websites for educational, entertainment or private purposes. You could find sexual content displayed as an advertisement in some normal websites by accident which could be discovered by underaged children. As the use of technology is increasing in the recent decade, there would be more harmful content exposed to children in the future. However, there are preventive measures on how to restrict and control the content exposed to your children due to the current technology which could be improved further in the future.

As first mentioned in the beginning, this is solely based on my personal opinion.

Initial Project Plan (Gantt Chart)

Initial Project Plan

Below is the timeline for my major project plan from beginning until the end in the form of a Gantt Chart: 

Essay (Conclusions & References)

 

Essay (Main Body)

 

Major Project Theme

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

(The Effects Of Computer - Related Health Problem 2023)

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). 

Rudolf et al. (2020) "Elements of Smart Computer Graphics -- A Potential Basis for New Experimental Method of Teaching and Learning" International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning. 2020, Issue 13, pp. 221-237 [Preprint]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i13.13481

Weidner, F. et al. (2023) Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics. Vol. 29, No. 5: A Systematic Review on the Visualization of Avatars and Agents in AR & VR displayed using Head-Mounted Displays. IEEE.

Kong, W. et al (2023) Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics. Vol. 29, No. 6: Aesthetics++: Refining Graphic Designs by Exploring Design Principles and Human 

Preference. IEEE. 

The Effects Of Computer - Related Health Problem (2023). Available at: https://health.hamariweb.com/health-images/the-effects-of-computer-related-health-problem_img114 (Accessed: June 14, 2023).

Rupavate (2015) 6 Worst Health Problems Common With Computer Use. Available at: https://www.thehealthsite.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/6-worst-health-problems-common-with-computer-use-sh214-117262/ (Accessed: June 14, 2023).

Advantages and disadvantages of Computer Graphics (2023). Available at: https://aspiringyouths.com/advantages-disadvantages/computer-graphics/#:~:text=The%20followings%20are%20the%20advantages%20and%20disadvantages%20of,on%20tech%20...%20%201%20more%20rows%20 (Accessed: June 14, 2023).