01_intro.md

Week 01 Introduction

Overview

• what is this class about?

• syllabus overview

• what tools we are going to use?

• your info data and class info:

  • Public
  • Private
  • Preservation

• who are you? -- your story

  • [] Survey
  • access to macOS computer
  • use git, github.com
  • use visual studio code
  • use command line / bash scripts / nodejs

• who am I?

Class Resources

• p5js

• p5LiveMedia

• ml5js

• p5VideoKit

• p5jsShaderExamples

• p5js-shaders

Required Tools

• Visual Studio Code application -- download to Applications folder
• github.com account -- sign up for free account
• desktop.github application -- download to Applications folder

Homework Week01

• put your wiki page with the nick name that you will use in this class

• find a p5js sketch that tickles your fancy

• duplicate the sketch and add a comment to link to the original

• please name your sketch beging with "ims01-nickname" to help me keep track

• add comments to the sketch describing how you think the algorithm works

• add a link to your sketch on the wiki home page

• start thinking about your final project

• collaboration with other class members is ok, but each participate must code, and contribution of each member must be clearly described

• enter any questions or notes on your wiki page