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ART-3114: Creative Coding for Creativity and Innovation

Description: Introduction to computer programming tools within a critical aesthetic context. Creation and analysis of generative and algorithmic artwork as well as consideration of how works derived from logical rulesets, algorithms, and the artful application of randomness can communicate human feelings and ideas. Consideration of ethics of algorithmic systems in our culture and media, and creating art works to address those issues and influence opinion. Course contact to credit hour structure: Lecture (1H,1C), Lab (3L, 1C), Design Lab/Studio (2L, 1C).

Pathways: 5A Quant & Comp Thnk Adv., 10 Ethical Reasoning

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.26 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 46.47%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.16%

Chelsea Thompto202314.3%28.6%42.9%0.0%14.3%0.0%2.331
Zachary R Duer202259.4%26.9%3.9%2.5%5.4%1.9%3.324
Lesley J Duffield202294.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.3%3.981

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Term050% W