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This course is a trimmed version of the online short course I teach at Central Saint Martins, exclusively tailored to children. It introduces P5.js, a Javascript library aimed at creative visual expression through code. While learning the programming language, children will apply coding principles in a fun and engaging way. Skills learned on the course can be applied to further learning of programming in any area such as game development, data visualisation etc.. Over the last few weeks I have been teaching it to my son and his friends online, and it seems to work well, keeping them engaged and motivated to learn more. Here is a breakdown of the sessions: Session 1 What is creative coding Programming language and syntax Introduction of P5js.org and P5js web editor My first line of code Session 2 Coordinate system Drawing simple shapes Introduction to system variables Session 3 Colours Transparency Fill and Contour (Stroke) Session 4 Translate Rotate Scale Session 5 Using text Using images Session 6 Introduction to functions Custom variables Session 7 Conditional functions Introduction to interaction Session 8 Repetition functions Local and global variables Session 9 Introduction to arrays Data manipulation Session 10 Custom functions Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

Class 1 : Grasshopper C# Scripting Software: Grasshopper for Rhino 3D, Visual Studio Construction of C# script from scratch Participants will learn: -What C# Script is -How to write script in Grasshopper -How to use coding in architectural design 1A (2 – 3 NOV) : Boid algorithm -What Boid algorithm is -How to construct Boid algorithms within C# in Grasshopper -Examples and references of how Boid algorithm is used in design applications 1B (30 NOV – 1 DEC) : Path finding algorithm -What path finding algorithm is -How to construct path finding algorithms within C# in Grasshopper -Examples and references of how Path finding algorithm is used in design applications Class 2 : AR Fabrication Software: Grasshopper for Rhino 3D Generative design and Fabrication with AR device Participants will learn: -What Augmented Reality fabrication is -How to use Microsoft Hololense : the AR Device -How to use Fologram : the AR plug-in bridging Hololens and Rhino/Grasshopper -How AR is used in architecture 2A (9 – 10 NOV) : AR assisted brick fabrication -How to make generative digital model based on multi-agent system -How to assemble bricks in physical world using AR technique 2B (7 – 8 DEC) : AR assisted pipe fabrication -How to make generative 3D digital patterns based on path-finding algorithms -How to assemble PVC pipes using AR technique Class 3 : Maya 3D Modeling -Software: Autodesk Maya -From conceptual geometry to architectural model Participants will learn: -What Maya 3D poly modeling is -How to design with organic geometry in Maya -How to model complex geometries -How to prepare architectural model from conceptual geometries 3A (16 – 17 NOV) : Towers and master plan – How to use polygon modeling technique to generate creative and conceptual geometries – How to model master plan with unified design language 3B (14 – 15 DEC) : Pavilion with interior -How to use polygon modeling technique to generate creative and conceptual geometries -How to model interior details to a conceptual geometry Class 4 : Rhino 3D Modeling -Software: Rhino 3D 6 -Architectural 3D modeling with NURBS Participants will learn: -What NURBS 3D modeling is -To understand professional architectural plan and section drawings -How to model for professional drawings 4A (23 – 24 NOV) : Building 3D models from drawings -How to translate information from professional architecture drawings to a 3D model -How to model a building based on a set of 2D architectural drawings 4B (21 – 22 DEC) : Creating professional drawings from complex 3D model -How to draw plans and sections from 3D model -How to make drawings more professional (tips and tricks) -How to make professional 3D sectional drawings