Using Matrices in Computer Graphics

Making a Short with ALICE

In this unit, you have learned about how matrices are used in computer animation. You have also
learned how to use the programing program ALICE. For this assignment, you, either by yourself
or with a partner, will create a 1-minute video using ALICE. The video must include the
following: at least 2 characters, a beginning, middle, and end, dialogue and the characters and the
camera must move. In addition to the video, you will create an online portfolio using
https://www.yola.com/. In your portfolio you will have the following: a storyboard for your
video (I suggest the online storyboard maker https://boords.com/, but use what you know), a
typed script for your characters, the code you used to make your video, the video, and your
paper. The paper is to be at least 1 page long, double spaced, size 12 Times New Roman Font, in
MLA style. Your paper should include a 5 sentence paragraph explaining what your video is
about, a 5 sentence paragraph explaining the coding, and a 5 sentence paragraph explaining how
the movements of the characters would be written using matrix transformations. This assignment
is worth 25 points.

Rubric
Portfolio
For each of the following that is in your portfolio you receive 1 point:

Paper

Storyboard

Script

Code

Video

Video

0 Points 1 Point 2 Points

Video is 30 seconds or less in
length.
Video does not contain any
characters.
Video does not have a
Video is between 30 and 60
seconds in length.
Video contains 1 character.
Video has a beginning and
Video is at least 60 second in
length.
Video contains 3 or ore
characters.
Video contains a beginning,
 beginning, middle and end.
This means that the video does
not have a storyline.
Video contains no dialogue.
Video contains no movement
of any of the characters and
the camera.
end, but no middle. This
means that the video does not
have a conflict.
Video contains little dialogue.
This means that no more than
4 lines are spoken.
Video contains less than 8
movements. This means that
the combination of characters
and camera movements sum
together to make 8 or less.
middle and end. This means
that the video has a storyline
that includes an introduction, a
conflict, and a resolution.
Video contains sufficient
dialogue. This means that at
least 5 lines of dialogue are
spoken.
Video contains 9 or more
movements. This means that
the combination of characters
and camera movements sum
together to make at least 8.

Paper

0 Points 1 Point 2 Points

Paper less than half a page in Paper is between half a page
length. and 1 page in length.
Paper does not address what Paper addresses what the
the video is about. video is about but does not
provide details. This section is
less than 5 sentences in length.
Paper does not address the Paper addresses the process of
process of coding the video. coding the video but does not
provide details. This section is
less than 5 sentences in length.
Paper does not address how Paper addresses how character
character and camera and camera movements are
movements are related to related to matrix
matrix transformation. transformation but does not
provide details. This section is
less than 5 sentences in length.
Paper is not in MLA format. Paper is in MLA format aside
Spelling and grammar from heading errors. Spelling
mistakes make the paper and grammar mistakes make
incomprehensible. the paper difficult to read.
*The process of coding means the codes used and their purpose.
Paper is 1 page or greater in
length.
Paper addresses what the
video is about and provides
details. This section is at least
5 sentences in length.
Paper addresses the process of
coding the video and provides
details. This section is at least
5 sentences in length.
Paper addresses how character
and camera movements are
related to matrix
transformation and provides
details. This section is at least
5 sentences in length.
Paper is in MLA format.
Spelling and grammar
mistakes are minimal.