the graphics teaching tool - brown university.pptVIP

The Graphics Teaching Tool Anne Spalter, Dana Tenneson, Andy van Dam Brown University Inspiration Knowledge of computer graphics becoming part of basic IT literacy needed in many industries and academic areas (from art to engineering to multimedia and beyond) Most tutorials dull and do not address students own projects: show how but not why Most tools for teaching basic concepts in computer graphics aimed at technical audiences Professional programs not designed to teach underlying concepts Photoshop Great program but… Over 50 tools Over 100 filters Tools names/imagesbased on historical developments Not designed to teach Illustrator Also a great program, but… Similar number of tools/options Ink pen metaphor not nearly as helpful as brush metaphor 3D Studio Max One of several great 3D packages, but… Countless icons, menu choices Shift from metaphor to more technical language The GTT Simplified interface Tools represent key functional areas Not production-oriented, but not toy system—fun, useful Pedagogical Strategies Constructivist action vs. reading/lecture real-world problems can be tackled Simplified tool set to convey key functionality Integrated 2D/3D/raster/vector environment to encourage experimentation among program types Interaction with underlying models to give students more accurate, useful mental models when using professional software GTT Live Demo * * PORTRAIT These three tools offer most of the types of functionality in Photoshop Pixel-setting = instead of brush, pencil, eraser. Airbrush, etc. Make brushes (talk about brush mask) --have made: simple, translucent, hairy, make new one (speck in middle?) --show compositing Inspect raster area: in addition to interacting with underlying model of brush mask, … FILTER! Import image—sunset or waterfall. Draw fish or monster. 3D Just started work on this section. Showing you project in this stage because if it might be useful here want to get feedback on features that are needed. Again, very few tools, b