Art for Computer Scientists: Processing as an open-source art medium for computer science undergraduates

Woolley, Sandra and Collins, Tim ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2841-1947 (2021) Art for Computer Scientists: Processing as an open-source art medium for computer science undergraduates. In: Proceedings of EVA London 2021, 05 July 2021 - 09 July 2021, London.

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Abstract

Art undergraduates increasingly engage in the design and coding of digital media and generative art, for example, using the open-source Processing library and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) created for visual artists. An equivalent cross-over, of art and creativity into traditional computer science programmes, is not so evident despite a shortfall of skilled graduates in the digital media sector.This paper considers art for computer scientists and outlines a Keele University Animation and Multimedia module that uses media programmingnot only as a vehicle for first-year undergraduates to practice new Java programming skills, but also as an opportunity for artistic exploration and creative expression