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ABSTRACT

Computer graphics concepts have a high visual component. For that reason, teaching this subject should be enriched with the use of small applications showing concepts like near and far plane or objects hierarchy in real time. However, their development is usually time consuming. In this paper we propose the use of an open source engine called Nebula to create such examples. We will show that Nebula applications are easy to develop and modify, presenting three small applications that help to explain important concepts in Computer Graphics curriculum.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Computer science education

Keywords:
computer graphics, education, game engines