Module Details

Module Code: MEDA C8Z26
Full Title: Creative Coding for Interactive Applications
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Rory Walsh
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to introduce the student to computer programming in the context of creative applications.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Understand the importance of coding in the context of creative media
MLO2 Illustrate a good working knowledge of programming fundamentals
MLO3 Competently and creatively use their knowledge of these issues to their own practical work
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to code
Variables, loops, if/else, arrays, functions, etc
The graphics context
Rendering images, shapes, lines and SVGs to graphics contexts
Rotations, transformation and scaling
Moving, transforming and processing graphics
User input
Keyboard and mouse input
Libraries and frameworks
3rd party creative media libraries
Media files
Working with images, video, text and audio
Client-side and server-side technologies.
Serving application remotely and locally.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Continual assessment will consist of a range of small-scale coding projects, exploring many aspects creative media.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Main topic delivery Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Labs session exploring topics discussed in main lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Main topic delivery Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Labs session exploring topics discussed in main lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Daniel Shiffman, Morgan Kaufmann;. (2015), Learning Processing: A Beginner's Guide to Programming Images, Animation, and Interaction (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics), 2. [ISBN: 978-012394443].
  • Lauren McCarthy, Maker Media, Inc;. (2015), Getting Started with p5.js: Making Interactive Graphics in JavaScript and Processing (Make: Technology on Your Time), 1.
  • Daniel Shiffman. (2012), Nature of code, [ISBN: 978-098593080].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, https://natureofcode.com/book/.
  • Website, https://processing.org/.