MM - 2D and 3D Models Lesson

2D and 3D Models Lesson

Two-dimensional models are "flat" and only show 2 out of the 3 dimensions that exist in real space.  As you may have guessed, three-dimensional models show an additional dimension so you can see length, width and height.  There are many applications for these models but the most common application is in construction.  Models of building structures help the project manager estimate materials, cost, and functionality.  We are going to look at both 2D and 3D models of residential homes. These are also called "floor plans." Depending on the purpose of the model they may include measurements, doors, windows, plumbing, electrical or even furniture.

Two-dimensional models

Two Dimensional Sample.      Two Dimensional Sample Image

Three-dimensional models

Three Dimensional Sample.         Three Dimensional Sample

 

Gaming

Are you familiar with any of these classic video games that were only available in 2 dimensions?

  • 1PacMan
  • 2Super Mario Brothers (original)
  • Tetris
  • Donkey Kong

Super Mario (Gaming Sample).         Pacman (Gaming Sample)

 

Most new console video games and phone app games are three dimensional.  Three dimensions provide depth and make the graphics more realistic.  One of the most popular 3D games of all time is Minecraft3.

Minecraft (Gaming Sample)

3D Games Self Assessment:

Think about the tools or games you use regularly and identify them as either 2D or 3D.

Citations:

1Pac-Man (Arcade) - The Cutting Room Floor. (n.d.). Retrieved November 4, 2022, from https://tcrf.net/Pac-Man_(Arcade)

2Super Mario Wiki. (2022, November 3). Super Mario Bros. - Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia. https://www.mariowiki.com/Super_Mario_Bros.

3Wikipedia contributors. (2022, October 28). Minecraft. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft

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