Introduction to Creative Coding with p5.js

Discover new frontiers with Make Stuff! A festival of digital and creative exploration. Join us as we delve into a diverse range of subjects, including game creation, virtual reality design, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and much more besides. We’ve events for families and the digitally curious, as well as seasoned experts.With a diverse array of hands-on workshops, tech-powered experiences and insightful discussions - at a host of venues across Stockport - Make Stuff offers a fresh perspective on the technologies shaping our present and future. It brings people together to create a space where knowledge and enthusiasm can be shared.You can find out more at www.makestuff.org.uk

Make Stuff

Make Stuff is a series of fun and unique creative digital activities for all ages from the digital rookie to the tech savvy.

Make Stuff: Creative Coding Edition

Join us for our series of workshops that show you how to fuse arts and tech to create engaging interactive experiences.

If you're interested in learning about visual coding and creating interactive web content, p5.js is a great place to start! Unlike traditional coding (which prioritises functionality) creative coding uses code to create visually appealing, artful, and interactive experiences.P5.js is a web editor for creating graphics, animations and interactive experiences with JavaScript. It’s:<ul><li>Easy to Learn. p5.js is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it a great way for people with no prior coding experience to get started</li><li>Focuses on art and design. p5.js provides functions for drawing shapes, colours, animation, and working with sound and input devices</li><li>Open source and free</li></ul>This course will be delivered online over six evenings by Shift Click’s Lead Tutor, Claire Wicher, taking place online every Tuesday &amp; Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm, from 16th April - 1st May:16/04/2024 - Shapes and colours 17/04/2024 - Create a piece of artwork 23/04/2024 - Animations &amp; transforming shapes 24/04/2024 - Create an animation 30/04/2024 - Interactivity 01/05/2024 - Create a piece of generative artworkPlease note: you are signing up for all sessions.Each week you’ll learn a new skill for creating digital art. You’ll then produce a piece of digital art to a brief to showcase what you’ve learnt.An understanding of basic JavaScript would be beneficial, but the course is accessible to complete beginners.What you’ll learn<ul><li>Master the Basics: Learn the core concepts of p5.js, including setting up your environment, working with variables, and manipulating the virtual canvas</li><li>Shape Up Your Skills: Learn to create and customise various shapes, apply colours, and explore different filling techniques</li><li>Animate It! Bring your creations to life with animation techniques, learning how to make shapes move and transition smoothly</li><li>Make it Interactive: Discover how to make your projects respond to user input using mouse clicks, drags, and keyboard presses</li></ul>Who’s this for?<ul><li>This course is aimed at adults. We know there are lots of experienced under 18s who may want to participate (which we welcome!), so we are accepting people age 14+ who are confident they can follow a course designed for adult learners</li><li>Coders who want to express their creative side</li><li>Creatives who want to learn how to use code to create art</li></ul>What do you need to bring?You need a laptop with a stable internet connection. This course cannot be completed on a mobile or tablet.CostFree!LocationThis workshop will take place online. A joining link will be shared via email a few days before the workshop.About the facilitatorClaire Wicher heads up Education and Skills at Make Stuff. She has a strong background in grassroots technology events across Greater Manchester. She is also a Trustee and Chief Emoji Officer for Django Girls, a global charity dedicated to curating positive first experiences with code for women and non-binary people.

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