In the last module you learned the fundamentals of programming. You are now a programmer!
There's a lot more to learn, though, and we'll continue to fill out your knowledge by exploring a few new concepts that involve the beginnings of storing data, animation, repetition, basic arithmetic, control flow and using touch for interaction!
Interactivity and indeterminacy are two of the most important benefits of bringing code into your art and design practice. In this course we will try to emphasize these qualities of code.
What does interactivity mean?
Interactivity is another way of saying participatory. The viewer of your artwork isn't just consuming, they are participating. They are deciding. They have a stake in the process.
What does indeterminacy mean?
Indeterminacy means that when we start a process, we aren't certain how it's going to end. Many natural processes are indeterminate. For example, when I see a tree sapling, I can't fully know exactly what it will look like when it grows old. Its growth depends on a process and many factors. You can look at your code in the same way.