This course offers a comprehensive introduction to coding-related technologies and their applications in the realms of art and design. The primary objective is not to turn you into a coding expert but to equip you with the skills needed to navigate projects that extend beyond graphical user interfaces. You'll gain practical knowledge and the confidence to harness the creative potential of coding.

Course Contents:
• Basic Programming: Starting from the ground up, you will learn the essential building blocks used in most programming languages.
• Command Line Proficiency: Take your first steps with the command line/shell/terminal, a valuable tool for development and deployment of software projects.
• Running Projects Locally: Learn how to confidently install and run various projects and scripts from the internet, including, but not limited to, generative AI, on your own computer.
• Editing and Customizing Code: Gain the ability to confidently edit and customize existing code, whether it's from Google Colab, GitHub, or other sources.
• Leveraging AI Assistants: Discover how to utilize personal AI assistants like ChatGPT to assist with coding-related challenges.

This course is designed to empower you with practical skills and knowledge, fostering a hands-on approach to coding in the context of art and design. No prior coding experience is necessary. Input from students is welcome.

Regular attendance (75%)
Handing in of a summary of the things you learned, liked and disliked about the course contents including an artistic output you were able to create with the knowledge gained.

No prior coding experience is necessary.
Please bring your own laptop!
If you don’t have access to a personal laptop, please let me know beforehand!