Admission Requirements
Bachelor diploma
Description
The Introduction to Programming course deals with the basic principles of programming: what is programming and how to write a program to achieve a task? The objective of the course is to get familiar with programming technology in order to prepare students for later projects in which computer technology is employed.
The fundamentals of programming are discussed by means of the relatively easy language Processing, that is similar to Java. The Processing language simplifies programming of visual programs, and yields immediate graphical output. It is ideal for understanding the basics of computer programming. Additionally the basics of Max/MSP/Jitter are included in the course. Small assignments help students apply the topics discussed in class and larger assignments on which they can release their creativity. During lab time there is assistance present to help students with specific aspects of the assignments.
Course Objectives
learn the basic principles of programming
get familiar with programming technology in order to be prepared for later projects in which computer technology is employed.
Time Table
The dates are included in the Media Technology calendar
Mode of Instruction
Lectures, lab and self study
Assessment Method
Assignments and a written exam
Blackboard
Not applicable
Reading List
Study materials will be provided by the lecturers during the course
Registration
Via program coordinator Media Technology: Lianne Heun: mediatechnology@leiden.edu, 071-527 6994
Signing up for classes and exams in uSis
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How to sign up for classes and exams
Contact Information
Nanda Milbreta: mediatechnology@leiden.edu
Important Links
Course webpage
http://www.liacs.nl/~bruijl/
Curriculum link
http://mediatechnology.leiden.edu/programme/curriculum/introduction-to-programming/