Pixar in a Box

Advisory Survey

Objectives:

• Draw two and three dimensional geometric shapes using a variety of technology tools. 
• Explain and demonstrate how specialized technology tools can be used for problem solving, decision making, and creativity in all subject areas (e.g., simulation software,  computer aided design,).

1. ​​Click here to continue lessons on Khan Academy to learn how coding and animation go together.​​
2. Today continue a short unit on Pixar in a Box. This is a self paced program supported by Disney on Khan Academy. 
3. Finish the Save Your Animation. The image of the progress bar should be turned in on Classroom.
4. Next, move on to Pixar Effects. Make a Snip it of the completed progress bar. Turn it in on Classroom.
5. Continue to progress through the lessons at your pace. Go to these in succession:

• Save Your Animation (due Friday)
• Effects - Introduction to particle systems (due Monday)
• Patterns - Geometry of dinosaur scales (due Tuesday)
• Character Modeling - Modeling with subdivision surfaces
• Rendering 101
• Crowds - Building crowds
• Environment modeling - Modeling grass with parabolas