Graphics Fundamentals                                           SR125B

The goal of this course is to enable the student to gain a recognition
of the fundamentals of the computer graphics environment including
terminology, technology, hardware, software, markets and competition.

STUDENT PROFILE:
CSO sales reps, sales management, and PSO Consultants who are focusing
on workstation business in a pre-sale environment.

PREREQUISITES:
None

STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
o     Describe the evolution of computer graphics from a customer's
      perspective.
o     Define (25) key graphics terms.
o     Identify functions in the graphics pipeline and describe how each
      function contributes to the creation of a computer image.
o     Describe how the graphics pipeline can be implemented and
      modified in a variety of ways to achieve 3 different levels of
      performance and realism: 2D, 3D and high-end 3D.
o     Given visual clues, identify key graphics features and describe
      how they benefit the customer.
o     Describe the graphics features the 2D, 3D and high-end 3D
      customers typically require.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 1:     Overview: The Evolution of Computer
            Graphics
Unit 2:     From the Simple to the Sublime:
            Evolution of the Computer Image as
            Seen on the Screen
Unit 3:     How Computer Images are Created
Unit 4:     Standards in Computer Graphics
Unit 5:     What Customers Want - Tradeoffs in
            Speed, Realism, and Standards

TESTING PROCESS:
Self-Assessment Test included in the workbook.  To access Mastery Test,
send an HPDesk message:

     To:          Fieldtest ADMIN
     Subject:     SR125
A score of 80% or better represents satisfactory completion.

FORMAT:          Self-paced utilizing Graphics Primer, videotape and
                 student workbook
LOCATION:        Not applicable
LENGTH:          4 hours
AVAILABILITY:    11/90
LANGUAGE:        English
EQUIPMENT:       VHS videotape player and TV
CLASS SIZE:      Not applicable
ORDERING INFO:   Heart I-2 order from Support Materials Organization
                 (SMO/C200), Roseville, CA Part # A1643A-90006
QUESTIONS:       Contact your Sales Force Program Manager or Country
                 Education Manager
PROJECT MGR:     George Doucette Telnet/508 436-5033