Overview

The Programming Basics course introduces programming for design and visually oriented outcomes. Part 1 of the course builds on the basics of coding principles from the Bits and Atoms course, and covers object-oriented programming with Processing (java). Students apply their newly learnt skills by developing a game based on a supplied template.

In Part 2 of the course, students develop their skills further by focusing on graphics and visual possibilities with code. Students develop dynamic graphics which can be controlled with gesture-based interactions. Part 2 of the course runs simultaneously with Graphic Design Basics so that the student's work can be informed with a greater visual sensibility. 

The course tutorials can be found here: programming

Deliverables 

Game and Presentation -  Presentation of your final game 

Documentation - Documentation of your work in the provided template together with your code. This should be placed on the server in filer.ad.zhdk.ch/DDE/VIAD/01_ABGABEN/19_HS/Sem1_ProgrammingBasics

80% Attendance during lessons  

Resources:

https://processing.org/reference/  : A comprehensive free ebook on visual coding from Daniel Schifman  

The Nature of Code : A comprehensive free ebook on visual coding from Daniel Schifman  

Game 

You can use the following example as a template for building your own game. It's based off the classic arcade game "Asteroids", you should, however, modify it into a completely new game. 

Project: Game 2018

At a minim your final game should include:

• A concept and a visual theme
• Original graphics 
• Appropriate start, play and game-over screens

Documentation Template