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Introduction to Creative Coding with p5.js

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16 April - 1 May 2024 18:00 - 20:00

If you're interested in learning about visual coding and creating interactive web content, p5.js is a great place to start! Unlike traditional coding (which prioritises functionality) creative coding uses code to create visually appealing, artful, and interactive experiences.

P5.js is a web editor for creating graphics, animations and interactive experiences with JavaScript. It’s:

  • Easy to Learn. p5.js is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it a great way for people with no prior coding experience to get started
  • Focuses on art and design. p5.js provides functions for drawing shapes, colours, animation, and working with sound and input devices
  • Open source and free

This course will be delivered online over six evenings by Shift Click’s Lead Tutor, Claire Wicher, taking place online every Tuesday & Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm, from 16th April - 1st May:

16/04/2024 - Shapes and colours
17/04/2024 - Create a piece of artwork
23/04/2024 - Animations & transforming shapes
24/04/2024 - Create an animation
30/04/2024 - Interactivity
01/05/2024 - Create a piece of generative artwork

Please note: you are signing up for all sessions.

Each week you’ll learn a new skill for creating digital art. You’ll then produce a piece of digital art to a brief to showcase what you’ve learnt.

An understanding of basic JavaScript would be beneficial, but the course is accessible to complete beginners.

What you’ll learn

  • Master the Basics: Learn the core concepts of p5.js, including setting up your environment, working with variables, and manipulating the virtual canvas
  • Shape Up Your Skills: Learn to create and customise various shapes, apply colours, and explore different filling techniques
  • Animate It! Bring your creations to life with animation techniques, learning how to make shapes move and transition smoothly
  • Make it Interactive: Discover how to make your projects respond to user input using mouse clicks, drags, and keyboard presses

Who’s this for?

  • This course is aimed at adults. We know there are lots of experienced under 18s who may want to participate (which we welcome!), so we are accepting people age 14+ who are confident they can follow a course designed for adult learners
  • Coders who want to express their creative side
  • Creatives who want to learn how to use code to create art

What do you need to bring?

You need a laptop with a stable internet connection. This course cannot be completed on a mobile or tablet.

Cost

Free!

Location

This workshop will take place online. A joining link will be shared via email a few days before the workshop.

About the facilitator

Claire Wicher heads up Education and Skills at Make Stuff. She has a strong background in grassroots technology events across Greater Manchester. She is also a Trustee and Chief Emoji Officer for Django Girls, a global charity dedicated to curating positive first experiences with code for women and non-binary people.

Free
16 April - 1 May 2024 18:00 - 20:00
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