Applications of 3D Studio Max Applications of 3D Studio Max 5.0 5.0 in Geometryin Geometry

A Research Experience for Teachers (RET) A Research Experience for Teachers (RET) ProjectProject

Presented by Kimberly L. Davis, Steer TeacherPresented by Kimberly L. Davis, Steer Teacher Dr. Jane Dong, Faculty AdvisorDr. Jane Dong, Faculty Advisor Luke Chen, Student AssistantLuke Chen, Student Assistant Yeva Lomandyan, Student Assistant Yeva Lomandyan, Student Assistant

Personal BackgroundPersonal Background

• Early exposure to math and Early exposure to math and technologytechnology

• Careers had math applicationsCareers had math applications• High School math instructorHigh School math instructor• Short-term goal: Teaching Short-term goal: Teaching

CredentialCredential• Long-term goal: CounselorLong-term goal: Counselor

Multi-Media & Animation Technologies Multi-Media & Animation Technologies Incorporated in Engineering Systems Incorporated in Engineering Systems (MATIES) Lab(MATIES) Lab

• Animation and 3D Animation and 3D Visualization of Space Visualization of Space TelescopeTelescope– Modeling of large Modeling of large

structuresstructures– 3D Animation of 3D Animation of

TelescopeTelescope– Design of User-Design of User-

Friendly Graphic Friendly Graphic InterfaceInterface

Skills AcquiredSkills Acquired

• MS ExcelMS Excel• MS PowerPointMS PowerPoint• Technical WritingTechnical Writing

Technologies LearnedTechnologies Learned

• 3D Studio Max 5.03D Studio Max 5.0– Generates a 3D ModelGenerates a 3D Model– Utilizes AnimationUtilizes Animation

• Visual C++Visual C++– Construction of Graphic User Interface Construction of Graphic User Interface

(GUI) Design(GUI) Design• OpenGLOpenGL

– Animation of 2D and 3D FiguresAnimation of 2D and 3D Figures

Initial ProjectsInitial Projects

• Replication of a Water Bottle Replication of a Water Bottle (Example #1)(Example #1)

• Creation of a 3D Room (Example #2)Creation of a 3D Room (Example #2)

Replication of a Water BottleReplication of a Water Bottle

Water Bottle: Final ProductWater Bottle: Final Product

Creation of a 3D RoomCreation of a 3D Room

Creation of a 3D Room: Creation of a 3D Room: Final ProductFinal Product

3D Animation in Geometry 3D Animation in Geometry Curriculum Curriculum

AbstractAbstract

To implement 3D animation in the To implement 3D animation in the geometry curriculum in order to geometry curriculum in order to facilitate students’ identification and facilitate students’ identification and comprehension of fundamental comprehension of fundamental geometric concepts.geometric concepts.

Concepts ExaminedConcepts Examined

• 3D Shapes (Identification)3D Shapes (Identification)• Surface AreaSurface Area• EdgesEdges• FacesFaces• VolumeVolume

Proposed Future ProjectsProposed Future Projects

• Exploration of Spatial RelationshipsExploration of Spatial Relationships• ““Project: Dream House” (expanded)Project: Dream House” (expanded)

– To aid in students’ visualization of a 3D structure and To aid in students’ visualization of a 3D structure and transfer that knowledge into a 2D floorplan.transfer that knowledge into a 2D floorplan.

– To assist students in constructing a 3d model based To assist students in constructing a 3d model based on their 2D design.on their 2D design.

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Contact Information:Contact Information:

Kimberly L. DavisKimberly L. Davis

E-Mail: kimmikato@aol.comE-Mail: kimmikato@aol.com

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