A basic understanding of the key techniques in computer graphics can open the door to this exciting field and its many applications‎.‎This easy‎-to‎-follow textbook/reference introduces the fundamental concepts of computer graphics‎,‎ integrating both technical background and theory with practical examples and applications throughout‎.‎ Thoroughly revised and updated‎,‎ this new edition continues to present a user‎-friendly approach to creating images and animations‎,‎ complementing the expanded coverage of topics with extensive usage of example programs and exercises‎.‎Topics and features‎:‎ Provides an ideal‎,‎ self‎-contained introduction to computer graphics‎,‎ with theory and practice presented in integrated combinationPresents a practical guide to basic computer graphics programming using Java 2D and 3DIncludes new and expanded content on the integration of text in 3D‎,‎ particle systems‎,‎ billboard behaviours‎,‎ dynamic surfaces‎,‎ the concept of level of detail‎,‎ and the use of functions of two variables for surface modellingContains many pedagogical tools‎,‎ including numerous easy‎-to‎-understand example programs and end‎-of‎-chapter exercisesSupplies useful supplementary material‎,‎ including additional exercises‎,‎ solutions‎,‎ and program examples‎,‎ at the associated website http‎:‎ /public‎.‎ostfalia‎.‎de/ klawonn/computergraphicsThis reader‎-friendly textbook is an essential tool for second‎-year undergraduate students and above‎,‎ providing clear and concise explanations of the basic concepts of computer graphics‎,‎ and enabling the reader to immediately implement these concepts in Java 2D and/or 3D with only elementary knowledge of the programming language‎.‎