Week 8, Vector Data
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Understand essential differences between raster and vector graphics
- Consider the relationship between form and meaning.
- Explore advantages of exporting vector data from a procedural generator
- Use Paper.js and PaperScript
- Understand retained mode and immediate mode graphics
Materials
Schedule
| Duration | Time | Purpose | Format | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 3:50 | Review+Engage | Discussion | Homework Review |
| 10 | 4:20 | Study | Lecture | 01 Pixels |
| 20 | 4:30 | Activate | Code | Pixel Writing Challenges |
| 10 | 4:50 | Study | Code Lecture | Challenges Discussion |
| 20 | 5:00 | Activate | Code | Pixel Processing Challenges |
| 10 | 5:20 | Study | Code Lecture | Challenges Discussion |
| 15 | 5:30 | Study | Lecture | 04 pixels[] |
| 25 | 5:45 | Activate | Code | setQuick + Grass Example Live Code |
| 20 | 6:10 | Study | Lecture | Vector vs Raster |
Lecture Notes
Homework Review
Groups
| Group | Question |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa, Carla, Dahee Choose a work that was very clearly made using turtle graphics. |
| 2 | Max, Aakanksha, Patricia Choose a work that uses turtle graphics, but doesn’t look “turtley”. |
| 3 | Sue, Julian, Madison Choose a work that is well “framed”. |
| 4 | Earl, Ting, Bella This week several sketches used dense lines to create form. Choose one of these to discuss. |
| 5 | Patrick, Leah, Mario Choose your favorite challenge response. Discuss. |
| 6 | Jack, Rik, Kirsten Which work got the most 😂 + 😍 + 🤓. Discuss. |