- From www.futurelearn.com
Creative Coding
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 6 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on April 30, 2017
- Ends on June 11, 2017
Course details
Syllabus
- Produce a simple graphic using the Processing programming environment.
- Apply programming concepts of arrays and lists.
- Perform different branches of code based on conditions.
- Synthesise images and sounds into programming work.
- Apply code statements to loop and repeat sections of programming code.
- Investigate the basics of object-oriented programming and coding with objects.
- Explore an artistic approach to translating physical motion into an algorithm and implementing the algorithm as a program.
- Reflect on the history and significance of typography and letterforms to human culture.
- Describe and explore some of the basic ideas behind processes used in generative art, such as feedback, aesthetic selection, evolution and algorithms.
- Describe ideas and thoughts on some broader cultural issues concerning artificial life and what it means to be creative for people and machines.
Who is the course for?
No prior knowledge of programming is necessary, but having an interest or background in any creative area would be beneficial. It is assumed that you have basic computer skills (including how to download software applications) and basic knowledge of files, directories, images and movies. The course involves programming using the Processing environment, so you will need access to a computer that you can download and install this software on.
Prerequisite
Instructors
Jon McCormack
Jon McCormack is a researcher in computing and an internationally acclaimed electronic media artist. He is currently a research fellow in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University.
Mark Guglielmetti
Mark Guglielmetti is a researcher, academic and media artist. He currently lectures in Digital Art and Communication Design at Monash Art Design & Architecture (MADA) at Monash University.
Editor
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Platform
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