{"id":196,"date":"2017-02-27T16:39:05","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T16:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects-old.etc.cmu.edu\/wonderland\/?p=196"},"modified":"2017-05-13T19:14:17","modified_gmt":"2017-05-13T19:14:17","slug":"prototype-cute-fractals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects-old.etc.cmu.edu\/wonderland\/index.php\/2017\/02\/27\/prototype-cute-fractals\/","title":{"rendered":"Prototype: Cute Fractal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Core Concept<\/span><\/h2>\n

This prototype is intended to teach\u00a0Function Chaining\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Recursion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why?<\/span><\/h2>\n

We made the choice to use fractals to teach function chaining because we found out that the concept of function calls is one of the more difficult computer science concepts \u00a0for students to understand (based on a survey\u00a0of local computer science and technology teachers). In addition to it, Fractals, in essence, are a visual representation of chained functions calling each other. We hope\u00a0that this prototype can clarify the order of execution when functions are chained together recursively.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pitch<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fractal Magic Prototype is a Virtual Reality experience in Oculus Rift that aims to illustrate the concept of function chaining. In this prototype, the player will create custom fractal magic by combining and layering spells that create shapes. The more complex the spells are, the more intricate and beautiful the resulting fractal is.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Actual Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\nIn terms of computer science, the player will generate fractal shapes by\u00a0chaining different shape functions together. There will be two shapes: tetrahedron and cube. The player will be able to place the shapes into the custom function, and then use that function as \u201cmagic\u201d to generate the fractal shape he wants.<\/p>\n

Key Interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n