creative computation with processing
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Creative Computation with Processing. Dianna Xu and Deepak Kumar Department of Computer Science Bryn Mawr College. Concepts. NSF funded joint project with SMU (Southern Methodist University) Generative art -- produced by algorithms and programming Data visualization - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Creative Computation with Processing
Dianna Xu and Deepak KumarDepartment of Computer Science
Bryn Mawr College
Concepts
• NSF funded joint project with SMU (Southern Methodist University)
• Generative art -- produced by algorithms and programming
• Data visualization
• Students keep portfolios, critique each other and hold class exhibits
• Creativity is the focus of the class
Processing
• Built on top of Java, with a simplified language syntax and reduced API that concentrated on graphics/media programming
• Designed for the construction of 2D and 3D visual forms – has a very flat learning curve
• Well suited for rapid prototyping required in dynamic visual work
• Fully integrated in Java so that transitioning to CS2 in Java is straight-forward
Results
• 10% of Bryn Mawr undergraduate students take Introduction to Computer Science annually.
• Can easily be twice as many if staffing allowed.• SMU - a more traditional school of
engineering – is creating an entire curriculum in Creative Computation, including a new major/minor and a graduate program.
Student Work (1st week Spring 2012)