The ZGDV branch office in Rostock was founded in 1990. Membership is open to companies, public corporations, institutes, and associations whose special interest is related to Computer Graphics and its applications. It has a total budget of about 36 million Euro in 2000. In view of the often cited deficiencies of practical knowledge in the education of university graduates, the ZGDV offers advanced training courses for current and future engineers and scientists. Computer graphics and its applications have assumed a key position in information technology.
New developments are the consequence of a rapid conversion from research into practice.
Therefore, the seminars offered by the ZGDV are also useful to experts from other fields, like mechanical and electrical engineering and architecture. Special software allows the direct use of computers in support of post-professional education.