Course Modules

Module 1 - Abstract Art

Background Reading. Read the following section about Mondrian on the Khan Academy: Link

1. Art: analyze the work of an abstract artist to learn about design rules or patterns.

   • Example Artist: Mondrian

2. Technology: learn about the state of art / technology in this historical period.

   • Mondrian's Artistic Production Timeline: 1917 - 1944. Neo-Plastic phase:

   • Michael Noll - IBM 1960s

   • Appolo Launch

3. Computing Concepts:

   • Programming Language: Javascript

   • Programming Library: Processing.js

   • Programming Environment: khan academy

   • Processing:

     • canvas coordinate system

     • processing functions:

       • shape primitives: line( ), rect( )

       • color: fill( ), stroke( ), noStroke( )

   • Program Structure: Sequence of commands

   • Computing:

     • variables: x, y coordinates of lines and shapes

     • rules ( specify some rules that can be observed in mondrian's artwork within a timeframe ( transatlantic paintings)

     • abstraction

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