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books on the shelf itself. This process took a lot of tries before I setteled on this configuration of shapes and decorations. Initially, I had different decoraions, and they were not utlizing the defined variables that I created in a way that I liked. I also took a lot of time to think about what this process might be like if I was a student. I really appreciated what you said in your video about writing code like writing a story. There are spaces to plan, but also spaces to create. So, I looked back and decided that what I created needed to be honed and fine tuned, almost like a draft when you write creatively. Although the decorations made sense, they were messy and confusing when you looked at them as a whole. So, I stepped back and went back to my plan. There is one section of code that I have been playing with to try and incorporate iteration. On one book there is a hexagon that consists of multiple triangles. The code looks as follows. book_decal_triangle(10) right(60) book_decal_triangle(10) right(60) book_decal_triangle(10) right(60) book_decal_triangle(10) right(60) book_decal_triangle(10) right(60) book_decal_triangle(10) penup() I have been trying to make this into an iteration, but it is really tricky! Having the book_decal_triangle predefined is a lot of layers of coding and I have yet to find a way to layer them with the result I want. This trial and error is something I am trying to contextualize in the framework of a student as well. I really enjoyed recognizing the need for simplification, and knowing that there is a way to accomplish it. Even though it is tough and I havne't figured it out, it feels like a genuine win to recognizes those needs. Like I said in one of my previous commit messages, this process has been a big challenge for me to learn. My brain is so used to contextualizing literature, that learning this new kind of literacy has been a tremendous challenge. Every success throughout this project has been a really meaningful win. |
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README.md
(Drawing project)
This is the README file for your drawing project. Replace all the text in parentheses with your own text. It's written in a simple language called Markdown, which allows basic formatting.
Description
My goal for this project is to make a line of books with the spines facing out as they sit on a bookshelf. The animation part of the project would be the last book on the shelf falling down.
Planning
I have this projct outlined into a few milestones. My goal is to break this down one part at a time like definitions and functions do with code. My first milestone would be to create the line of rectangles of differing sizes. These would be the outlines of the books themselves. Once those are in a line I will work on adding detail to the books. This would be smaller regtangles, squares, and circles that emulate publishing logos, names, and titles on the spines. Then the final milestone would be the final book falling on it's side. Depending on my ability to work through this drawing, I could also put the books on a shelf. I am a visual person so I have begun to sketch the steps, but I am still working on them, I would be happy to share as they progress!
Feedback
Rebecca, this sounds great! If you find the project straightforward, it will be interesting to see how you can extend it.