Genetic Moo: "Creative Coding"

Introduction to creative coding using P5JS Processing + P5Live. Make generative art using easy to use and free tools. Code on your laptop, in a browser or as a live-coding performance.

Swarm simulations are a great example of algorithmic creativity and scientific wonder - flocks of birds, shoals of fish or armies of xenobots. Create the rules and build your own swarm art work.

Course Outline:

Week 1 - Introduction to computer creativity and the tools we will use. Introduction to swarm coding and artificial life. Basic graphic coding in Processing.

Week 2 – Swarm basics in Processing. Movement. Classes. Visuals.

Week 3 – Swarm new rules. Interaction. Putting this into a browser with P5JS

Week 4 – Collaborative Live coding with P5Live.

Week 5 – Create your own rules and visuals. putting this all together into a responsive swarm artwork. + Showcase

Please note: Booking is only confirmed through payment of the course and you can not reserve a space for free.

Suitable for beginners

Enquiries: info@themargateschool.com