How to Code Creative Generative Art The Easy Way: Processing Basics for BeginnersBeginner faq

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This course is designed for those with no coding experience who want to explore the possibilities of generative art. It covers the basics of Processing, including the building blocks of sketches and animations, functions, and how to use randomness. Participants will learn how to code a random walk and create beautiful generative designs in code.

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Updated in [February 21st, 2023]

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This is a class for people who have never coded before (or have very little) and want to explore the possibilities of generating art with code. You will learn how easy and quick it is to create beautiful generative designs in code using a language called Processing.


If you can type, you can code beautiful images!  Learn the basic building blocks of code and how to apply them to generative art in this class.  We will discuss the following (and much more):


What is generative art?


What is Processing?  How do I get it and use it?


What are the basic building blocks of sketches and animations in Processing?


What are some basic functions?


How do I use randomness?


How do you code a random walk?


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    Beginner-friendly.

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    Rationale behind each step.

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    Inspiring from the first lesson.

  • cons

    No solutions to assignments.

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    A little slower paced.

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    No examples of solutions.

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