<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, 90 minutes. Writing code involves learning different methods of thinking and making. Study pairs fundamental programming skills with study on relevant artists and theory. This framework of making and meaning is applied to generate thoughtful creative works. Students are encouraged to bring perspectives from life experiences and communities and implementations for their respective fields of study and majors, and to collaborate with peers in an interdisciplinary approach. Consideration of the potential of software within visual arts; with perspectives gained from major study, why students want or need to wrist software; and power relationships, inequities, and biases embedded within software and technology. No prior art, design, or coding experience is required. Letter grading.</p>

Design|Media Arts

School of the Arts and Architecture

General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)

DESMA 29 - Social Computing

Social Computing

Synthesize computational concepts with broader contexts related to art history, design culture, and media theory

Identify and recognize technology’s potential to reflect or perpetuate systems of bias or oppressive structures

Analyze and critically examine social, cultural, and political implications of software design and development with an intersectional approach

Create interactive web-based art projects (using p5.js and JavaScript libraries) as a method of personal expression and embodied learning

Collaborate with peers in group creative codings projects that apply the diverse perspectives of the individuals and reference important cultural or social issues

Interact responsibly with various technologies, engaging with ethics, accessibility justice, and understanding environmental impact

General Catalog

Social Computing

DESMA 29

5 units