Friday, January 12, 2007

Homework due on January 18, 2007

You seem to be enjoying this unit with it's exciting programs such as Google Sketchup. It really is a great program with so much potential. To continue the unit, please read pages144-147 and answer the following questions:
  • What are the advantages of 3-Dimensional graphical modelling compared with making scale models? (5 pts)
  • Describe 4 ways a team of archeologists would use 3-D modelling to investigate the remains of a Roman villa built in AD 300, which contains many buried domestic objects. (4 pts)
Good luck and have a good weekend!

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Homework due on January 12, 2007

Welcome back! I hope Santa was good to you and you were able to relax and enjoy your time with your friends & family. We are getting right back into the work by looking at models and simlators. To start, please read pages 150-153 and answer the following questions:

Pgs. 150-151
  1. What is the meaning of the term game play? Give a specific example from a game that you enjoy. (4 pts)
  2. What do video game makers do to make their simulations as realistic as possible? (2pts)
  3. In your own words, explain how simulators are used to train pilots. (4 pts)
  4. List 2 benefits of computer simulation. (2 pts)
Pgs. 152-153
  1. What is the meaning of the term vitural reality? (4 pts)
Good luck!