Reddit reviews Computer Graphics with Open GL (4th Edition)

I learned using the following: http://glprogramming.com/red/ and http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Graphics-Open-GL-4th/dp/0136053580/ref=dp_ob_title_bk and, of course just getting in there and messing with small apps.

I only have used C++, but the OpenGL library, which is what it is, works with a lot of programming languages. Basically, it is a state machine. You set flags, give it verticies, and tell it to render. It is often used with another thing called GLUT, some of whose learnings are integrated into that Red Book tutorial.

Also, you really want to make sure your math skills are up to par. Especially trig, and especially parts of linear algebra dealing with matrix transformations in 2D and 3D space. Don't be afraid to go to the math lab if your school has one, or a math teacher, if you aren't getting the knowledge you need from your professor.

Also, since you can do Java, there is a Java implementation of the bindings called JOGL, which may suit you better for learning it, so you don't have to worry about the overhead of C/C++ pointers, etc. Although, with 4 years of Java experience, it is time to start learning at least a bit about C.

Of course. But I didn't make any retarded comparisons between two completely different engines.

Read a book or something and then come back so you don't sound completely idiotic.