Course Info

#Programming Fundamentals 1

This is an introductory Programming module and assumes no prior knowledge of programming.

In this module, we will introduce you to the Java programming language through the Processing Development Environment (PDE) and then IntelliJ.

First, we will work through non-complex problems that will introduce you to the basic constructs of programming languages i.e. Sequence, Selection and Loops. You will also learn to use variables, different data types, manipulate the data, logical operators and methods. This will be done using processing.org

Then, using IntelliJ, we will progress to more complex problems that will briefly introduce you to object-oriented programming and data structures. You will do a deeper dive into both of these areas in the semester 2 module, Programming Fundamentals 2.

Challenges

For each exercise listed below, open a new sketchbook.

You may need to visit the Processing website for additional information.

Challenge 1 (animated drawing with no cursor)

Do some research to figure out how to turn the mouse pointer (cursor) off.

Implement this functionality in any one of the exercises from the previous step.

Challenge 2 (animated drawing with a different cursor)

Do some research to figure out how to turn the mouse pointer (cursor) into a hand.

Implement this functionality in any one of the exercises from the previous step.

Challenge 3 (animated drawing using a drag effect)

Do some research into the Processing variables: pmousex and pmousey.

Write a Processing sketch that uses these variables.