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IDEA9103: Creative Coding

2027 unit information

This unit introduces the development of software in design and creative industries. It teaches an understanding of the fundamentals of computational thinking, as well as skills in the design and implementation of software for creative expression. It introduces students to tools for building interactive design prototypes and showcases their interaction design abilities through programming. The curriculum covers core programming concepts and creative coding practices. The first half of the course focuses on programming fundamentals with JavaScript, while the second half emphasises visual and creative coding using p5.js. Students learn to integrate programming into their design practice and collaborate effectively with software developers. This foundational core unit is part of the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts program.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Design Lab
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Apply fundamental programming constructs (variables, control flow, functions, and arrays) to construct interactive JavaScript programs
  • LO2. Understanding the design and development ecosystem of digital Analyse and debug JavaScript programs to identify and resolve errors in logic and syntaxproducts
  • LO3. Understand the design and development ecosystem of digital interactive products
  • LO4. Understanding the principles of creative coding
  • LO5. Developing programming skills for visual and information design
  • LO6. Developing programming skills for design and development of digital interactive products

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Semester 1 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2027
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2027
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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