DANM 220: Week 7, Tuesday, 2/19/08

Processing

In the following, P = Processing 0135 (beta)

Discussion: Plan for Workshops #4 and #5

  • Today: P basics
  • Next time: motion: slinky
  • Next week: interaction with mouse and keyboard (via iChat)
Programming
  • Download and install P from www.processing.org
  • The P file system
  • The P IDE
  • Experiment with lines, curves, shapes, text, and color
  • Functions, a useful template
Hints: References:
  • Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists.
    Casey Reas and Ben Fry, 2007.
  • Processing: Creative Coding and Computational Art.
    Ira Greenberg, 2007.
Assignment due 8M, 02/25/08, at 5 pm via email:
  • Create your own slinky.

Revised by Ralph, 15 February 2008