CS 110 - Introduction to Computing

Fall 2012 - Section 2

Assignment #1

Due by 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012

Task #1: Design and create your own sketch using Python and the Calico Processing module. Think of yourself as a creative designer when choosing the topic of your design. This is your very first sketch, so here are some guidelines:

• Make sure that it is at least 500 pixels by 500 pixels. The dimensions can vary depending upon your design, but make sure that it is not "small."
• Use each of the following drawing primitives at least once: line, rect, ellipse, quad, beginShape/endShape, arc.
• Make liberal use of formatting commands, including: color, stroke, fill.
• Include proper sketch source code header and adequate comments.
• Your sketch should exercise several functions, as this is the point of this assignment.  A very "abstract" sketch like a simple circle in the center of the screen will not suffice (as aesthetic as it may seem). Sketches will be presented in class. Here are some additional ideas:
  • A self-portrait
  • An avatar or a cartoon of someone
  • Your favorite cartoon TV Show character or design your own...
  • A city scape
  • Animal/object caricatures/study
  • A post card design
  • A fabric pattern
  • Stylize your name's initials...or a logo
  • The Bryn Mawr Owl
  • A Poster
  • Imitation of existing design or art
  • etc.

Requirements:

• Use all drawing primitives correctly and effectively.
• Apply color and formatting correctly and effectively.
• Follow Assignment Submission Instructions.
• Be creative.

Refer to the Assignment Grading Policy for more details.

Task #2: By Friday of the second week of classes you will receive an e-mail invitation from the instructor to join the dropbox.com folder sharing service. Follow the instructions given in the assignment submission instructions for joining Dropbox.

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