The Department
Find out the department’s history, objectives, facilities, and other related information.
Letter From the Head of the Department
Thank you for visiting the Department of Computer Graphic and Multimedia website, being the pioneer in computer graphics and multimedia education in Malaysia’s public university. Established in 1995, our department became a part of the Computer Science and Information System faculty committed to teach, develop and prepare students to become the best practitioners in the area of computer graphics, multimedia and computer games development. With well-equipped facilities and highly trained staffs, we offer knowledge and services in producing experts especially in the area of computer vision and digital imaging, computer graphic and information visualization, computer games development & interactive simulation as well as multimedia & internet computing.
It is hoped that this website contains all the answer that you need. Your regular visit to our website is most welcomed.
Head Department of Computer Graphics & Multimedia
Faculty Computer Science
History and Overview
The Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia was established in 1995 as part of the UTM’s effort in positioning the Faculty of Computer Science and Information System as the leading institution for learning computer science. We are the pioneer in computer graphics and multimedia education in Malaysia’s public university and have been offering this unique program continuously since our establishment. Our department offers a degree of science in graphics and multimedia (BSc Graphics and Multimedia Software).
Currently, our student body comprises of 60 undergraduates and 12 graduates. The departmental staffs consist of 1 full Professor, 4 Associate Professors and 21 lecturers. With a very low students to staff ratio, we hope that the students will enjoy an environment where they can develop and apply their abilities in learning and research undertaking.
Department's Objectives
The essence of computer graphics is the visual synthesis of real and imaginary objects which are indistinguishable. The ubiquity of computer graphics in everyday life cannot be denied anymore. It provides the enabling technology for a wide range of applications in the sciences, engineering, arts, and entertainment.
Our department is committed in teaching, developing and preparing students to be the best practitioners in the area of computer graphics and computer games development. By having diverse resources in terms of expertise, staffs and students, our department will emerge as the premier learning institution in Malaysia.
Quick Facts
Staff in the Department:
Professors: 1
Associate Professors: 4
Senior Lecturers: 0
Lecturers: 22
Research Staffs:
PhD Students:
MSc Students:
Undergraduate Students: 60
Alumni:
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Facilities
Multimedia is the combination of text, audio, images, video and animation. Our multimedia lab is designed to support the learning of these elements and assists users in manipulating them into feasible applications. Equipments such as___ are provided to aid students in completing their projects.
Object Modeling lab supports the work of creating informative visuals using text and images especially 3 dimensional objects. The lab is equipped with __ to assist in the teaching and learning process as well as facilitate in student throughout their tasks.
Anything related to the geometric transformation, colour, editing, stabilization and segmentation of an image are part of Image Processing. Our lab is constructed to assist users in utilizing these processes. Equipment such as __ for image processing are provided.
Geographic Information System (GIS) Lab
Our Geographic Information System lab supports the work of capturing, storing, analysing and managing data and related features associated to Earth. Users of the lab are introduced to elements such as data creation, raster, vector, projections and other matter related to GIS. This lab can support 20 students at a time and is equipped with a projector to assist in the teaching and learning process.
From the pre-production process to the completion and maintenance of the project, our Computer Game Development lab provides various equipments and utilities to help the users with their tasks. This lab is the newest founded by the Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia and is used to support those who are interested in developing new games or carry out evaluations on existing ones.
There are currently 3 research labs provided by the department. These labs are designed to assist research staffs and research students (Postgraduate Students) in doing their tasks.
The resource centre holds a collection of thesis and completed research project such as software and documentation which are stored to assist future works.
Location
The Faculty of Computer Science and Information System is just off Lingkaran Ilmu. Situated on a hill, the five-storey building consists of several departments which contribute to the whole Faculty. The Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia is one of the sub-division of the faculty and is located on the west wing’s second floor. From computer labs to lecturers’ rooms, everything that is related to graphic and multimedia is being controlled there.
Location of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information System in UTMVirtual Drive to the Faculty
Social Activities
For the past years, the Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia had held many events dedicated to its students and staffs. Among these are the Annual Family Day, Thesis Seminars and others. It is our hope that these events will strengthen the bond between our staffs as well as our students in producing a better social environment in our daily activities.
Click on any of the following links to find out more on the event.
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