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Maths for Artists

Taught Maths for Artist live class at Houdini School.
This course is designed not only to showcase ways of utilizing math in Houdini but also to focus on developing a mindset to solve new problems using mathematics.

Duration: 11.5 hours over 4 weeks

Week 1

1. Introduction
2. Number System
3. Brief Introduction to Complex Numbers
4. Introduction to Mathematical Functions
5. Algebra of Functions
6. Function composition
7. Use cases of some common functions
8. Cartesian Coordinates
9. Transformation of space using Polar Coordinates
10. Linear Interpolation & Smooth Step
11. Group Practice Session 

Week 3

1. Introduction to Quaternions
1. Euler Angles Vs Quaternions
2. Quaternions and Complex Numbers
3. 3D Rotation using Quaternions
4. Euler Angles to Quaternions
5. Quaternions to Euler Angles
6. Quaternion to Rotation Matrix
7. Quaternion Interpolation
8. Other useful Quaternion Functions 
9. Group Practice Session 

Week 2

1. Introduction to Vectors
2. Point Vs Direction
3. Magnitude & Direction of Vectors
4. Resolution of Vector
5. Algebra of Vectors
6. Dot Product
7. Cross Product
8. Vector Fields
9. Divergence & Curl
10. Gradient Vectors
11. Group Practice Session 

Week 4

1. Introduction to Matrices
2. Matrix Multiplication
3. Unpacking the Matrix
4. Basis Vectors
5. Cylindrical & Spherical Coordinate Systems
6. Transformation using Matrices
7. Quaternions and Matrices
8. Matrix Interpolation
9. Use cases of Matrices in Computer Graphics
10. Recap

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Spending time with the community, sharing ideas and having fun!