Other areas require a hard-edge definition and formalisation. Therefore, computer graphics was more a promise than a reality. The last few years have been a dramatic change in that situation with the introduction of the low cost computer graphics hardware and software of growing sophistication and power, particularly in connection with workstation and PC equipment. Today most computer programs for architecture are capable of working with graphical information. In addition, powerful CAD systems can be used to develop complex professional tasks involving graphical manipulation, even on the most basic computer.
Computer graphics is no longer a promise.
It has become a reality. The potential user now has at his disposal many options regarding computer graphics from which to select and it is commendable that architectural computing department at the University of New South Wales have been able to keep in touch with the computer market and updated their programs. As a student, I want to take advantage of the provided facilities to obtain competent training in the current technology of modern computer graphics for my future profession. Visually presented information can be assessed by human perception in a most natural way. Complex structures and relationships can be perceived in less time.