COMPX221-18A (HAM)

Programming for Creative Industries

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Computer Science

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Convenor(s)

Nilesh Kanji

Nilesh Kanji
5047
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nilesh.kanji@waikato.ac.nz

Simon Laing

Simon Laing
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simon.laing@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The paper develops the basic programming expertise gained in COMP103, and applies these skills to creating visual outputs for creative industries including design and the arts. The paper is practically oriented, with laboratory sessions, problem-solving tutorials and practical assignment work, providing the student with opportunities to apply newly-learned skills and techniques. Object-oriented software principles (including encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism) will be taught, along with principles for the application of code to visual design problems.
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Paper Structure

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COMPX221 is taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Demonstrate their understanding of object-oriented concepts through the creation of software that utilises relevant features of the Processing language
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  • Utilise classes, methods and properties appropriately in the creation of object-oriented software
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  • Applying code to visual design
    Students will demonstrate the application of the taught programming techniques to the creation of projects including static graphics, motion graphics, and interactive visual material. Project work will be expected to utilise visual design principles and techniques in the creation of output.
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Assessment

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The two practical tests are ‘compulsory assessment items’ within the paper (see the University Calendar 2015 - Assessment Regulations, 20.(5) p108). Missing these components of the paper without excuse will result in a failing grade. It is recommended that all other assessment items be attempted to allow a student to pass (50%).

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Tutorials
5
  • Hand-in: In Tutorial
2. Assignment 1 Interactive graphics tool creation
29 Mar 2018
5:00 PM
8
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Practical Test 1
10
  • Hand-in: In Lab
✔
4. Assignment 2 Dynamic object creation
11 May 2018
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Practical Test 2
16 May 2018
6:00 PM
10
  • Hand-in: In Lab
✔
6. Assignment 3 Project
8 Jun 2018
5:00 PM
37
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Bohnacker, H., Gross, B., Laub, J., & Lazzeroni, C. (2012). Generative design : Visualize, program, and create with processing.

Klanten, R. (2008). Data flow : Visualising information in graphic design. Berlin: Gestalten.

Lupton, E., & Phillips, J. C. (2015). Graphic design : the new basics (second edition).

Lupton, E., & Phillips, J. C. (2008). Graphic design : the new basics / Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips. Princeton Architectural Press ; Baltimore : Maryland Institute College of Art.

Maeda, J. (2000). Maeda@media. London: Thames & Hudson.

Maeda, J. (2004). Creative code. New York, N.Y.: Thames & Hudson.

Reas, C., & Fry, B. (2007). Processing : A programming handbook for visual designers and artists. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press.

Shiffman, D. (2015). Learning processing : A beginner's guide to programming images, animation, and interaction (Second ed.).

Tufte, E. (2006). Beautiful evidence. Cheshire, Conn.: Graphics Press.

Tufte, E. (1991). Envisioning information (2nd print. with revisions.. ed.). Cheshire, Conn.: Graphics Press.

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Other Resources

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Other Reading Material

Processing site: http://processing.org/.

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Online Support

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Online support is provided through the Moodle link http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz/
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Workload

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Students should expect to spend approximately 14 hours per week on this paper, in the following proportions:

  • 1 hour on the lecture
  • 1 hour on the tutorial
  • 2-4 hours on labs
  • 6-8 hours on private study
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: At least one of COMP103, COMPX101, ENGEN103, or ENGG182.

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: COMP258

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