Creating realistic three-dimensional "Map" using OpenGL

The purpose of this thesis is to determine how to create realistic looking "maps" using OpenGL. A "map" in the context of computer graphics is a three dimensional environment. Thus a realistic looking map is a realistic looking three-dimensional environment. Once familiar with the concepts of OpenGL, I will attempt to create a realistic looking map of the student lounge at Algoma University College, called the T-Bird Lounge. I will also make the map interactive to the viewer. The viewer will be able to move through the lounge and examine anything they wish. Through the generation of this map I will gain a deeper understanding of what is involved in creating such graphically intensive software. I will be using Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 to write the program. I am also using the latest version of OpenGL available at the time, version 1.2.