Programming for Designers

University of Michigan via Coursera Specialization

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In Programming for Designers, you will explore Python programming within a creative context, equipping you with essential computational design skills. Beginning with fundamental programming principles, you will move on to more intricate data structures, leading to the development of practical creative coding projects. Learn how to use the Processing platform, a program that allows designers to create visual, interactive media to meet their project needs. Develop the skills to move from simple to intricate designs, ranging from illustrative shapes and images to animations. Cover procedural best practices for design applications and intelligence navigation, and build a rich understanding of how advanced data structures can be used to create digital environments. This course series is tailored for individuals within architecture, graphic design, industrial design, game design and the visual arts interested in integrating programming with graphic creativity. As each course in the series is structured to build on previous course knowledge, Programming for Designers allows you to practice your skills within Python, allowing you to bring your design concepts to life with precision and efficiency.

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Course 1: Python Fundamentals for Designers
- Offered by University of Michigan. Python Fundamentals for Designers is an introduction to programming using Python meant for students ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Data Structures for Designers Using Python
- Offered by University of Michigan. In Data Structures for Designers Using Python, you’ll delve into the critical concepts of data structures ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Creative Coding for Designers Using Python
- Offered by University of Michigan. Creative Coding for Designers Using Python,marks the final installment in the comprehensive three-course ... Enroll for free.

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Creative Coding for Designers Using Python,marks the final installment in the comprehensive three-course specialization, aimed at significantly enhancing the programming capabilities of designers, artists, and visual thinkers through Python. As the advanced course in the series, Creative Coding for Designers Using Python adopts a project-based learning strategy to consolidate and apply the skills acquired from the first two courses. In this course, you’ll focus on dynamic simulations and procedural content generation, offering a deeper dive into Python's application in visual design and digital art. Designed for individuals who have grasped the basics of Python, including its syntax, data structures, and object-oriented programming principles, this course delves into sophisticated topics. Leveraging the Processing platform with Python, you’ll engage in interactive projects that transform theoretical knowledge into tangible outputs, bridging the gap between technical proficiency and artistic creativity. Creative Coding for Designers Using Python is structured as an educational journey that combines technology and art, equipping participants with the skills to explore advanced digital design techniques. This course offers the tools and conceptual understanding necessary for the innovative application of Python in creating digital art and design projects. This is the third and final course in a three-part series, Programming for Designers, aimed at equipping designers with essential computational design skills.
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In Data Structures for Designers Using Python, you’ll delve into the critical concepts of data structures and object-oriented programming, tailored specifically for design and visual content creation applications. You’ll be introduced to object-oriented programming principles in Python, enabling you to model real-world scenarios and design problems using objects and classes. You will use the Processing platform to draw lines, rectangles, ellipses, and more through the program’s Python mode. Learn about vector math and how it can be manipulated to store, organize, and manage data efficiently in creative projects. These approaches to Python allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the programming language while enhancing your ability to conceptualize and implement sophisticated design solutions. This is the second course in a three-part series, Programming for Designers, aimed at equipping designers, including those in architecture, graphic design, industrial design, game design, and visual artists, with essential computational design skills.
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Python Fundamentals for Designers is an introduction to programming using Python meant for students interested in how programming is applied to visual applications and design. The course introduces the foundations of programming through a visual and dynamic learning environment. You’ll cover the essential building blocks of Python programming, from basic syntax and data types to more advanced concepts like control structures, functions, and inputs/outputs. Learn to build shapes and designs while implementing data structures that allow room for more complexity and depth within your projects. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create dynamic and organic visual effects using the Processing platform with Python. This is the first course in a three-part series, Programming for Designers, aimed at equipping designers with essential computational design skills.