Creative Coding

Overview

Creative coding uses programming and code to produce expressive and artistic works. On this online short course you will learn to use computer code to create unique pieces of computational art, using the accessible and widely used Processing programming language. You will develop an understanding of this new and exciting creative medium, and gain the practical skills to begin experimenting and creating works of your own.

No programming experience is necessary to attend this course, so even if you are a beginner with technology you will be able to produce pieces of work by the end of the course. The course has been specifically tailored to learn how to code in the context of visual arts and design, and you will learn through practical examples which you will be able to apply straight away.

Outcomes

By the end of the Creative Coding short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will have an understanding of;

• Understand the practical application to your own projects
• The fundamentals of programming
• How to manipulate colours and graphical elements with code
• How to apply effects to images and media with code
• How to modify visuals
• How to display and read data
• How to create your own patterns and visual media
• The basics of how to use code to enhance your designs