Date of Award

10-2015

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Computer Graphics Technology

First Advisor

James L. Mohler

Committee Chair

James L. Mohler

Committee Member 1

James Greenen

Committee Member 2

Craig L. Miller

Committee Member 3

Mihaela Vorvoreanu

Abstract

Despite several decades of historical innovation, measurable impacts, and multiple specializations the existing knowledge base for Computer Graphics (CG) lacks consensus, and numerous definitions for it have been published based on distinct contexts. Disagreement among post-secondary academics has divided CG programs into three contextual areas that emphasize different topics. This division has resulted in the decontextualization of CG education, and CG programs now face several challenges in meeting the needs of industry. Employing the Delphi Method, this investigation explored the perceptions among post-secondary educators and industry professionals about the definition of CG and how it is identified in terms of characteristics and context. The outcomes of this investigation identified CG in the technological paradigm, and provided a road map towards a true definition and distinct knowledge base necessary for establishing CG as a formal computing discipline.

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