Week 1, Introduction + Random

Introduction Procedures Random Values

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Discuss the course content and structure
• Understand homework expectations
• Set up account and begin using the class sketch site
• Begin exploring the value of a daily sketching routine
• Begin discussing the role of procedural generation in creative work
• See examples of procedurally generated form in a variety of media

Students will also be able to:

• Discuss the role of chance in art-making
• Demonstrate how chances combine
• Use the Math.random() and random() function
• Map and bias random values
• Compare dice and decks as sources of random values
• Select and implement appropriate strategies for randomization
• Identify types random biases
• Summarize what pseudorandom values are
• Demonstrate a simple pseudorandom value generator

Materials

• Blank Paper
• Pen or Marker
• Camera
• Six- and twelve-sided Dice

Schedule

Time	Duration	Purpose	Format	Name
Pre	-	Enage	Present	Randomly Generated by Abundant-Music
4:00	15 m	Engage	Activity	Triangle Activity
4:15	15 m	Study	Lecture	What Computational Form Is
4:30	15 m	Study	Lecture	About This Class + Homework Expectations
4:50	10 m	Engage	Discussion	Syllabus Questions Review
5:00	10 m	Break	Break	Break
5:10	10 m	Study	Lecture	Intro + Slides
5:20	20 m	Engage	Activity	2d6 vs 1d12 Dice Chart
5:40	10 m	Study	Lecture	The Methodical Application of Chance
5:50	10 m	Activate	Discussion	Skyline Tactic Match
6:00	10 m	Study	Lecture	Pseudorandom vs Random
6:10	10 m	Activate	Activity	Pencil + Paper LCG
6:20	10 m	Activate	Activity	Assign Challenge + Partners

Assignment

Due September 14

1. Review the Random Values chapter.
2. Review the Random Valyes chapter study examples
3. Complete the “in-class” challenges
4. Invidual Challenge: Master Study
5. Pair Challenge: Deck Values
6. Open Sketching: Create 3 open sketches exploring topics from today’s class.
7. Bonus Sketching: We don’t meet next week due to labor day. Keep sketching.