COMPX221-19A (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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Nilesh Kanji

Nilesh Kanji
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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 COMPX101, and applies these skills to creating visual outputs for creative industries including design and the arts. The paper is practically oriented, with problem-solving studio sessions 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 and studio sessions.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course 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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  • Apply code to the creation of 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. Studios
5
  • Hand-in: In Lab
2. Critique
5
  • In Class: In Lab
3. Assignment 1 Interactive graphics tool creation
29 Mar 2019
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Practical Test 1
10
  • Hand-in: In Lab
5. Assignment 2 Dynamic object creation
3 May 2019
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Practical Test 2
10
  • Hand-in: In Lab
7. Assignment 3 Visualization Project
30
  • 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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The following works are a good source of examples and relevant theory for completing the assignments. While it is not a requirement to read these sources, it is recommended that students familiarize themselves with at least one of them.

Creating graphics with code:

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.).

Shiffman, D. (2012). The Nature of Code. [https://natureofcode.com/]

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

Design, Information Visualization principles:

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Other Resources

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The following site provides examples and reference material for the Processing environment. Note that relevant reference material is also provided with all installations of the Processing software.

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
  • 4 hours in studio
  • 7-9 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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