
COMPX221-18A (HAM)
Programming for Creative Industries
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Nilesh Kanji
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R.G.20
nilesh.kanji@waikato.ac.nz
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Simon Laing
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G.G.12
simon.laing@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Paper Structure
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
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%).
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Recommended Readings
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.
Other Resources
Other Reading Material
Processing site: http://processing.org/.
Online Support
Workload
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
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: At least one of COMP103, COMPX101, ENGEN103, or ENGG182.
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: COMP258