Week 1: Basics of generative art and P5.js
We'll cover the basics of what generative art is, introduce p5.js and draw our first Sketch.
A creative coding course @CMDAmsterdam exploring generative art with p5.js
Topics
During the 6 weeks of this course we'll cover the following essential processing topics.
Week 2: Randomization and Algorithms
We'll look at how to introduce ranomness inside your sketch to create make your artwork variable.
Week 3: Input and interaction
We'll look at different types of interaction, user input, gestures and multi-device support..
Week 4: Recess
No lessons this week. Go outside and watch video's of cute animals.
Week 5/6: Artwork
No new theory is introduced. You can continue working on your artwork. We'll use lessons for feedback.
Assignment
Create a generative artwork using processing (p5.js) with the overarching theme of this minor; identity (the new intimacy). The artwork is unique and represents you as an individual.
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You'll show the artwork you've created based on the live version and code in your repository. You'll be graded on 4 general topics: creativity, complexity, interactivity & generativity.
View rubric and criteriaResources & inspiration
Dive into the world of processing. Here are resource to further your learning, cool examples of generative art and resources to keep following.
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Code of live-demo's and instructions used during lessons. Most of them are hosted on the p5.js web editor.
View coded examplesGenerative Art is part of the Minor Visual Interface Design at the digital design focussed bachelor Communication and Multimedia Design at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.