Introduce the art of scene composition and techniques for enhancing the realism of models. This is a general introduction and not tied to VRML or any other system.

Composing scenes:

Cameras
Lights
Surface characteristics

Texture mapping
Pre-coloured IFS
Atmospheric effects
Anti-aliasing
Suspension of disbelief
Audio

Principles of three-dimensional computer animation (O'Rourke). Chapter 2.