| LEC # | TOPICS | KEY DATES | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: John and Axel Presented an Introduction to the Class | Assignment 0: Experiment with SodaPlay assigned | 
| 2 | Particle Spring Systems I Barb Presented an Overview of Recent Computer Graphics Research Class Discussion of SodaPlay Models from Assignment 0  | Assignment 1: Programming in Processing assigned | 
| 3 | Particle Spring Systems II Particle System Plugin Documentation and Particle System Introduction  | Classroom work on Processing with Simon | 
| 4 | More on Processing from Simon Class Discussion of Processing Applets from Assignment 1  | Creation of research groups Assignment 1b: Initial Group Brainstorming assigned  | 
| 5 | Class Presentations from Group Brainstorming | Propose research topics Assignment 2: Model Research and Construction assigned  | 
| 6 | Vector Fields Working Session  | |
| 7 | Class Discussion of Assignment 2 Simon's Documentation for Loading Triangle Meshes into Processing Working Session  | |
| 8 | Mid-term Presentations Formed Final Groups  | |
| 9 | Simon Talked about Explicit vs. Implicit Integration New Processing Particle Systems with Implicit Solver  | |
| 10 | Working Session | |
| 11 | Working Session (cont.) | |
| 12 | Final Presentations |