Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Explain what the noise() function does.
• Understand when, why, and how to use noise()
• Critically compare noise() to random()
• Explore sampling, mapping, and controlling noise()
• Describe the historical role of Perlin Noise in procedural generation
• Describe the qualities of Noise (Frequency, Amplitude, Smoothing, Layering, Dimensions)
• Conceptually design their own Noise function.
• Practice using noise functions in their own sketches.

Preparation

• Read the Noise chapter
• Complete the coding challenges.
• Add two questions related to the chapter or challenges below.

Chapter + Coding Challenge Questions

Put your two questions here. Please include your name.

An: I think noise(x) looks great in all examples. Can you give me an example of an effect that only 2D/3D noise can achieve?