Powerful Search
What you'll learn
Your development environment
Drawing in 2D
Variables, objects and interaction
Description
This MOOC provides you with the foundational skill set required to write computer programs. If you are interested in learning how to write interactive, graphical programs from an introductory level in a real programming language, this is the course for you. You will begin by learning the basics of editing and running programs. Then you will learn how to create 2D graphics using shapes and coordinates.
Finally, you will learn how to create interactive graphics that you can control with the mouse. You will even solve a set of interactive puzzles using your coding skills in the Sleuth game which has been created especially for this course. The course uses the Javascript language and the p5. js library.
Requirements
Access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.
Motivation to learn!
The course uses the Javascript language and the p5. js library.
Who this course is for
Students who are new to this field
Students willing to put in a couple hours to learn about Introduction to Computer Programming
Advanced students wanting to add another skill to their portfolio
Content Creator
Dr Edward Anstead – Associate Lecturer – Computing, Goldsmiths
Dr Simon Katan – Lecturer – Computing, Goldsmiths
This course includes
Participation Confirmation/Certificate
Option for learning at your own pace
Videos and reading material about the course
Practice tests
Assessed tasks with feedback from other course participants
Evaluated tests with feedback
Evaluated programming tasks
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