I'm not stupid... but I haven't a clue as how to start my first assignment of creating a "Programmatic Drawing Tool". 1st class of this Processing software and I have no coding experience. I'm supposed to create a drawing tool using Processing. i.e.,
This tool may be animated, have unnatural or unexpected movement, or incorporate random variables. It needs to leave a permanent mark on the composition, because the critique will involve showing the class an explanation of how the tool works, a demonstration of the tool inaction, and a final composition made using your tool. The final composition should be 1200x800 pixels, saved as a (.jpg) file. The tool can operate on any scale you wish, or the scale of the tool could be adjustable -- as long as you can create a composition with it. Think of the tool as your paintbrush and the1200x800 pixel sketch as your canvas.
Consider the following for inspiration while you are creating your drawing tool:
• Physics/ Gravity (mouse cursor swings a pendulum that applies paint to the canvas?)
• Natural/ Biological movement (fish swims, worm oscillates, ant crawls, T-rex sprints)
• Traditional painting / drawing tools (paintbrush smears, watercolor mixes, spray paint mists)
• Computer tools (some pixels are chosen to be affected by a consistent decision-making entity)
• Time(passage of time may change the behavior of your tool)
Your final presentation will involve:
• 1200x800(.JPG) file (composition)
• Explanation and demonstration of the drawing tool (running the sketch)
• A Processing sketch including the source code in a (.PDE) file
WTF... I guess I'm stupid because this assignment seems to be written for someone who has plenty of experience.
Any suggestions?
This tool may be animated, have unnatural or unexpected movement, or incorporate random variables. It needs to leave a permanent mark on the composition, because the critique will involve showing the class an explanation of how the tool works, a demonstration of the tool inaction, and a final composition made using your tool. The final composition should be 1200x800 pixels, saved as a (.jpg) file. The tool can operate on any scale you wish, or the scale of the tool could be adjustable -- as long as you can create a composition with it. Think of the tool as your paintbrush and the1200x800 pixel sketch as your canvas.
Consider the following for inspiration while you are creating your drawing tool:
• Physics/ Gravity (mouse cursor swings a pendulum that applies paint to the canvas?)
• Natural/ Biological movement (fish swims, worm oscillates, ant crawls, T-rex sprints)
• Traditional painting / drawing tools (paintbrush smears, watercolor mixes, spray paint mists)
• Computer tools (some pixels are chosen to be affected by a consistent decision-making entity)
• Time(passage of time may change the behavior of your tool)
Your final presentation will involve:
• 1200x800(.JPG) file (composition)
• Explanation and demonstration of the drawing tool (running the sketch)
• A Processing sketch including the source code in a (.PDE) file
WTF... I guess I'm stupid because this assignment seems to be written for someone who has plenty of experience.
Any suggestions?
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