Week 4, Noise

Noise

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Explain what the noise() function does.
• Understand when, why, and how to use noise()
• Compare noise() to random()
• Explore sampling, mapping, and controlling noise()
• Describe the historical role of Perlin Noise in procedural generation
• Describe the qualities of Noise (Frequency, Amplitude, Smoothing, Layering, Dimensions)

Materials

• 1D Noise Worksheet
• 12-sided dice

Schedule

Time	Duration	Purpose	Format	Name
4:00	30 m	Review	Critique	Sketch Review Questions
4:20	10 m	Engage	Code Challenge	Without random()
4:30	10 m	Study	Lecture	01 Noise
4:40	10 m	Study	Lecture	02 Noise vs. Random
4:50	15 m	Engage	Activity	Noise Worksheet
5:05	20 m	Study	Lecture	03 Benefits of Noise
5:25	10 m	Break	Break	Break
5:35	10 m	Study	Lecture	04 1D, 2D, 3D Noise
5:45	10 m	Study	Lecture	05 Working with Noise
5:55	20 m	Activate	Coding	In-class Challenges
6:15	10 m	Study	Coding Lecture	Challenges Discussion

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Homework Review

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Group	Question
1	Batool, Noah, Kathrin Choose a common theme that has appeared in several pieces. Discuss the theme and two example sketches.
2	Andrew, Fei, Archit Choose a work that you feel used parameters is a very well. Why did you choose this piece?
3	Felix, Kevin, Ray Choose a work that you like and and don’t know how it was made. Describe what you see.
4	Alonso, Josefina, Akshansh Choose a sketch that you think started with plan. What benefits did starting with a plan have?
5	Anna, Tinsley, Brooke Choose a sketch that you think started without a plan. What benefits did starting without a plan have?
6	Janice, Jungu The challenge is not a competition. Who won?

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