Processing Unit 1 Wrap up Project

Credit: Structured Programming 1

In this project, you are to demonstrate that you can apply as many of our concepts as you can.  As this project is being used to determine your skill level, you will have a limited amount of time and a limited amount of help.  You are encouraged, however, to use all your past examples to help yourself.

Basically, you are to create a cool visual or animation.

• 60-70% students typically do a cool visual.  How about a movie or game poster?
• 80-100% students typically do an animation or simple game.  Think of the Sun/Moon or Bomby examples on steroids.

You have 2-3 class periods.

Base Level Skills

Using int, float and String variables (float is not required for this project)

Drawing Rectangles and Ellipses

• using fill, stroke, strokeWeight

Adding Fonts

Writing Text

• using fill, textFont

Adding images

Using mouseX and/or mouseY

Advanced Skills

Troubleshooting common errors

Searching the Internet to find new skills/code

Using the mousePressed function

Using the keyPressed function

Use commenting to organize and leave instructions for your program

Useful Skills but are Not Marked in This Credit

If statements

Additional Functions

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Save a new Processing file as Processing1Project into your current month’s folder.  

Your job is to now demonstrate all your skills by creating a scene. Your goal is to create a scene that demonstrates the level of skill you believe you have.  Remember that you will have limited time and a limited amount of help for this project.

At a minimum, ALL Programs must:

• use 1 font and print a title (or some other useful text)
• use 2 variables: one String to store your name and one int or float to store a useful number
• custom size and background
• print your name on the bottom right corner of your screen using the name variable

The 50-60%

• Use existing code and examples then just make minor changes/customizations

The  60-70% level - Create a complex piece of art without animations (or with very simple animations).  

• For students comfortable with shapes, text and pictures
• A static scene (one that does not change at all) is created that demonstrates all the basic skills  OR a dynamic scene is created but significant help is needed from the teacher to do so.
• Variables are used  such as to print titles

The 80-90% level

• For students comfortable with all of the above plus using advanced features such as mousePressed and/or keyPressed
• A dynamic scene (animated or changing scene) is created
• Multiple variables are used in new ways to solve a problem
• Ideas: Use the Sun/Moon file or SlideShow examples as starting points

The 100% level

• All of the above
• The variables are manipulated to alter the scene
• A new skill (one that we have not specifically used in our class examples) has been learned by using online tutorials or hints.  Check out this site for  advanced ideas: https://amnonp5.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/25-life-saving-tips-for-processing/ 
• Comments are used to organize and leave instructions for your program

Hints, Ideas and Tips

How to randomize an integer:

int randomNumber;

//pic a random number between ZERO and NINETYNINE

randomNumber = (int)(Math.random() * 100);

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