Code and Interfaces

Graduate / Professional

This course invites an in-depth examination of the digital tools that are integral to the graphic design practice. It is common for designers to default to industry-standard software, which can inadvertently narrow creative exploration. Our goal is to go beyond the usual limits by finding new ways to use current technologies, linking different tools together, and maybe even creating our own custom digital tools. We examine the technologies we currently use and search for new, maybe even unconventional, methodologies for creation and knowledge production. The course is structured around a series of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on workshops and culminates in a substantive project. This course does not require a background in software development, merely a willingness to engage with new media in novel and inventive ways. The workshops in this course cover a range of tools and techniques, including p5.js, Processing, Drawbot, InDesign Scripting, Web Scraping, OpenCV, and natural language processing. These sessions are designed to provide hands-on experience and enhance students' digital toolkit. 3 Course cr Th 9:25am-12:25pm