Appendix - An Introduction to Computer Graphics for Artists - page 288

Projects

Polygon Modeling 1: Carton

Project type : Workshop only
Time limit : Two class periods
Grading : If the project is completed without any errors, it passes. If any mistakes
of any kind are found, it fails.

Supplies/materials required :

• A folding carton, cleaned and unfolded

• Scan of unfolded carton

- Adjust scale so that long edge = 10 cm

Instructions :

• First class:

- Unfold carton

- Scan carton, both sides

• Stitch multiple scans if necessary

• Check scan for errors

• Import into scene

- Trace carton by making a new polygon

- Use transform tools as needed to straighten out model

- Cut fold lines into model and eliminate n-gons

- Project UVs on carton

- Make shader

- Attach carton scan as map

- Apply shader to model

- Extrude carton to give depth

- Make another shader for carton interior

- Apply shader to interior

- Re-project UVs on interior only

- Fold carton using transformation tools

• Second class:

- Check for errors against checklist, and fi x all errors

Polygon Modeling 2: Design Errors

Project type : Homework and workshop
Time limit : Five class periods