The second part of the class covers the modeling of select natural phenomena and processes. Plants and trees. Atmospheric and subsurface light scattering. Fire and smoke. Drape of cloth.
Students study individual topics and present representative papers to the rest of the class.
Finally, a field trip to Pacific Data Images brings the students in contact with a commercial application of the material covered in class. Table of contents Basic information . Readings on geometric modeling . Proposed topics on natural phenomena and processes . Student profiles .