Introduction to Creative Coding (3 ECTS)
Code: TX00FI93-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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02.05.2023 - 17.08.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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21.08.2023 - 25.08.2023
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of ICT
- Campus
- Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
- Teachers
- Pieter-Jan Vaernewijck
- Course
- TX00FI93
Implementation has 5 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 18 h 45 min.
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Mon 21.08.2023 time 17:00 - 20:45 (3 h 45 min) |
Introduction to Creative Coding TX00FI93-3001 |
MMC312
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Tue 22.08.2023 time 17:00 - 20:45 (3 h 45 min) |
Introduction to Creative Coding TX00FI93-3001 |
MMC312
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Wed 23.08.2023 time 17:00 - 20:45 (3 h 45 min) |
Introduction to Creative Coding TX00FI93-3001 |
MMC312
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Thu 24.08.2023 time 17:00 - 20:45 (3 h 45 min) |
Introduction to Creative Coding TX00FI93-3001 |
MMC312
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Fri 25.08.2023 time 17:00 - 20:45 (3 h 45 min) |
Introduction to Creative Coding TX00FI93-3001 |
MMC312
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Objective
This course teaches the basic principles of programming and how to utilize them to create art and animations using p5.js, a Javascript library.
Through hands-on experience, students will learn to create visual effects, animations, and interactive elements. By the end of the course, they will have a strong understanding of programming concepts and be able to apply their newfound skills to create unique and interactive projects.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain a thorough understanding of basic programming concepts and syntax, including variables, data types, control structures, functions, and loops.
- Develop creative problem-solving skills.
- Cultivate critical thinking skills in the context of programming, including debugging and error handling.
Content
The Basics
- Introduction to programming concepts and syntax
- Data types
- Functions and events
- Logic and control structures
- Loops
Hands-on coding exercises to create animations and interactive elements using p5.js
Assignment and presentation
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The assessment criteria will be based on a pass/fail system, with a focus on the completion of coding exercises and an assignment.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The assessment criteria will be based on a pass/fail system, with a focus on the completion of coding exercises and an assignment.
Qualifications
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of mathematics and computer literacy is recommended.