Creative Coding

Catalog description

Through an exploration of the fundamentals of computer programming, students will relate software concepts to principles of visual form, motion, animation, and interactivity. By generating and manipulating images with code, students will be introduced to the technical aspects and concepts that are found in most programming languages. The ability to read and write code and use your own software as an expressive tool for making art is a fundamental first step to understanding more advanced applications like computer vision, interactive environments, and game development. The main content of this course will be hands on demonstrations and discussions about the meaning and importance of software art as a medium. No coding experience necessary. Restrictions/Requirements: permission of instructor.