arch 3341

digital media 2 fall 2010

CONTROL editing

Assignment 1

For assignment 1 we will be focusing on Points and more specifically Control Point Editing. We are going to experiment
with creating and moving points. Understanding how curves and lines react when control points are moved is very
important to understanding NURBS modeling.

Research

You are to further research and examine point modeling and how it relates to the software you choose to use. You are also
to “play” with the various software commands on your own to see what unexpected things arise during the process of the
assignment.

Make

The first step of the assignment is to create a “pattern” or “field” of points in the x and y axis. The field should be
constructed with the procedures that were discussed in the lecture (point, multiple point, point grid, etc..). The field of
points should be rule based so that it has structure and logic behind it.

The second step of the process is to create a pattern of lines, curves, or both that have a relationship with your point field.
When constructing these lines it is up to you as to how to create this pattern. You may or may not choose to use all of your
points (use the points as a guide), lines may share points with each other, it can be a direct translation of the points, or a
point selection process that creates a different curve pattern then the points. Explore the possibilities of point and line
repetition, scaling, twisting, density, etc.
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control editing
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The third step is to “turn on” the curve points. In this step you are to transition from a 2d drawing to a 3D drawing by
manipulating the points in the Z-axis. Think carefully about each line and its relationship to the other lines. There is no
limit to the number of moves you choose to make. The moves should be logical and be responsive to your pattern.

The forth and final step will be the editing of the control point lines you just created. The idea is to rebuild your curves to
see the effects of the rebuilding process. You are to focus on point addition and subtraction to see how this changes the
geometry of the line. Also focus on the degree of the curve.

Limits
The Pattern size should be kept within a realistic size, it should not be huge nor tiny.
The Curves you create should also follow the same guidelines as the pattern.

Considerations

Think explicitly about how the points interact with the lines you create.
Think in terms of patterning ( changes in depth, density, separation, etc..)
How do you produce a dialogue among the field of points, lines created, and Z-axis manipulation?
How are the points altered throughout the process

Layout

11x17 Printed drawings showing all steps of the process.

A narrative statement describing the process of the assignment.
Additional information will be posted on the blog.

Assigned: Tuesday 31

Discussion 1 : Tuesday | 08.31.10

Discussion 2: Thursday | 09.02.10
Due : Tuesday |09.05.10