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Scott wants to teach a workshop on [http://processing.org Processing], a free, open-source programming environment for artists, designers, and anyone interested in getting the computer to do work for you. Right now, he's gauging the level of interest in such a workshop, and working out how to structure it.  If this sounds interesting to you, please add your name to the [[#Expressions of Interest]] section, or [[Special:Emailuser/scmurray|contact Scott directly]].
[[Image:Anticipation-screenshot-11.png|thumb|Rotating triangles made with Processing]]
[[Image:Colorful-spheres1.png|thumb|Spheres made with Processing]]
[[Image:Ascii_photo_5452.png|thumb|ASCII video image made with Processing]]


== Overview ==
Scott led a [[Processing]] workshop on September 13th, 2008. See [[Processing Workshop Report]] for a summary.


Do you remember the triangular "turtle" from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logo_%28programming_language%29 Logo]?  "Pen down, move forward, turn right..."  It was an early, easy way to tell a computer how to draw something on the screen.  Processing is just like a modern, really buff version of that turtle.  Think of it as being like Flash, only less flashy.  If you've ever had a vision of something you wish you could make on a computer screen, you can probably make it in Processing.  Well, maybe.  This workshop will get you started, anyway, even if you've never typed a line of programming code in your life.
== Schedule ==


This workshop is intended as an introduction for complete beginners.  No programming is experience necessary, although you should be generally familiar with how to use your computer, download files, install programs, and so on. Computers will not be provided, so you should probably bring your own laptop to work on, or you could share with someone else. A wireless card isn't necessary, but may help.  (Processing works on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, so any kind of computer should work fine.)
'''Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.'''


Also, while the emphasis of this workshop will be on ''visual'' expressions of code, the concepts learned here can be extended to get Processing to generate audio, talk to microcontrollers (e.g. Arduino boards, MAKE boards, OSC devices), and generally interface with all kinds of other neat stuff.
* '''2:00—4:00''': Direct instruction
* '''4:00—4:15''': Break
* '''4:15—6:30''': Open workshop (optional—free time to hang out and work on your projects with the benefit of some one-on-one guidance)


== Resources ==
== Location ==


'''General Resources'''
San Francisco, in the Mission District.


* [http://processing.org Processing.org]
== Cost ==
* [http://processing.org/learning/ Processing.org Learning Resources]


'''Neat Stuff People Are Doing With Processing'''
Free!


* [http://www.processingblogs.org Processing Blogs]
== Curriculum ==
* [http://www.vimeo.com/tag:processing Videos on Vimeo]
* [http://www.flight404.com/blog/ Flight 404]
 
'''Courses and Workshops'''
 
* [http://www.shiffman.net/teaching/workshop/ Processing Workshop] — taught by Dan Shiffman
* [http://people.csail.mit.edu/bmcutler/gaudi/assignment1.html Programming in Processing] — class assignment
* [http://labs.noisepages.com/2008/04/06/massaging-media-processing-workshop/ Code Examples] — by Peter Kirn
* [http://www.shiffman.net/teaching/a2z/ Programming from A to Z] — more advanced programming beyond Processing
 
== Open Items ==
 
Some things we're still thinking about -- all still TBD.


== Curriculum ==
We will cover as many of these items as possible.


'''Introduction to Processing'''
'''Introduction to Processing'''
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'''Basics'''
'''Basics'''
* Opening the application
* Opening the application
* How to learn more (see examples)
* Counting pixels (the coordinates system)
* Counting pixels (the coordinates system)
* Basic syntax (how to talk to Processing)
* Basic syntax (how to talk to Processing)
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* Translation
* Translation
* Rotation
* Rotation
* ...more...
* Compounding translations (pushMatrix & popMatrix)
 
'''Open Workshop'''
* Less-structured time for you to pursue your own vision, with help from others as-needed


== Materials ==
'''Logic'''
* If statements
* If/else statements
* For loops
* Using loops with translation & rotation


* Example code to get you started (provided in class)
'''Type'''
* Recommended books:
* Loading fonts
** ''[http://processing.org/learning/books/ Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists]''
* Displaying text
** ''[http://www.learningprocessing.com/ Learning Processing: A Beginner's Guide to Programming Images, Animation, and Interaction]''
* Measuring width & size


== Practical Matters ==
'''More Advanced Topics'''
* Functions
* Classes and objects
* Libraries
* Video input
* PDF output


'''Schedule'''
== What You Need To Do ==
* One day-long session, possibly on a Saturday
* Two day-long sessions, possibly on two consecutive Saturdays
* Several 3-hour sessions, once a week, on weeknight evenings or Saturday afternoons


'''Participants'''
'''The workshop is full!  [[Special:Emailuser/scmurray|Contact Scott]] to be added to the waiting list.'''
* How many are interested?
* How many can/should we accommodate?
* Maybe cap participation at 10-20 people max, at least for initial offering?
* Will be expected to bring their own computers to work on


'''Space Needs'''
For those who have already RSVPed:
* Space large enough for 10-20 people, plus projector set up
* Chairs and table space for 10-20 people


'''Technology Needs'''
* Bring a laptop (recommended).  Computers will not be provided, but we'll have wireless Internet access and lots of power outlets.  Processing works on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, so any kind of computer should work fine.
* AC power, with lots of power strips for participants to plug into
* Consider [http://processing.org/ downloading the Processing application] and installing it in advance.
* Projector and screen (or flat, white wall)
* [[Special:Emailuser/scmurray|Let me know]] if you won't be able to make it, so someone else can have your slot.
* Wireless Internet access


== Expressions of Interest ==
== Expressions of Interest ==


Add your name to the list here if you'd be interested in participating! Don't worry — we won't hold you to it.
Add your name to the list here if you're interested in participating, and be sure to review [[#What You Need To Do]] above.


* [[User:Scmurray|Scott Murray]] (instructor)
* [[User:Scmurray|Scott Murray]] (instructor)
* Mitch Altman (though I'll be out of town all August)
* [[User:Endenizen|Brian Ferrell]] (I'll bring a webcam to demonstrate video input)
* [[User:Endenizen|Brian Ferrell]] (I'll bring a webcam to demonstrate video input)
* [[User:Adi|Andy]] (I'll bring a 720p projector)
* [[User:Adi|Andy]] (I'll bring a 720p projector)
* [[User:BuddhaHacker]] (Jonas) (not sure where I am)
* [[User:BuddhaHacker]] (Jonas) (not sure where I am)
* [[User:Rachel|Rachel]] If we don't have a space by the time you're ready to give this, Scott, I will volunteer my house which is reasonably arranged for such a thing.
* [[User:Rachel|Rachel]] If we don't have a space by the time you're ready to give this, Scott, I will volunteer my house which is reasonably arranged for such a thing.
* DavidMolnar (August is not good, but most of the Fall should be fine)
* [[User:Daniela Steinsapir ]]  I hope to make it
* [[User:mtbf0]] i want some o' that, but i works most saturdays
* [[User:Ioerror|Jacob]]
* [[User:Yerdua|Audrey]]
* [[User:Mattbot|Mattbot]]
* [[User:Mediapathic|Steen]]
* LeahCooper - cooper.leah@gmail.com
* [[user:Kripto|MarkC]]
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Revision as of 18:09, 23 November 2010

Rotating triangles made with Processing
Spheres made with Processing
ASCII video image made with Processing

Scott led a Processing workshop on September 13th, 2008. See Processing Workshop Report for a summary.

Schedule

Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

  • 2:00—4:00: Direct instruction
  • 4:00—4:15: Break
  • 4:15—6:30: Open workshop (optional—free time to hang out and work on your projects with the benefit of some one-on-one guidance)

Location

San Francisco, in the Mission District.

Cost

Free!

Curriculum

We will cover as many of these items as possible.

Introduction to Processing

  • What is Processing?
  • What can you do with it?
  • Examples/demos

Basics

  • Opening the application
  • How to learn more (see examples)
  • Counting pixels (the coordinates system)
  • Basic syntax (how to talk to Processing)
  • Drawing a line
  • Drawing a box
  • Making it bigger
  • Changing the color
  • Variables

Motion

  • setup() and draw()
  • Mouse input
  • Translation
  • Rotation
  • Compounding translations (pushMatrix & popMatrix)

Logic

  • If statements
  • If/else statements
  • For loops
  • Using loops with translation & rotation

Type

  • Loading fonts
  • Displaying text
  • Measuring width & size

More Advanced Topics

  • Functions
  • Classes and objects
  • Libraries
  • Video input
  • PDF output

What You Need To Do

The workshop is full! Contact Scott to be added to the waiting list.

For those who have already RSVPed:

  • Bring a laptop (recommended). Computers will not be provided, but we'll have wireless Internet access and lots of power outlets. Processing works on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, so any kind of computer should work fine.
  • Consider downloading the Processing application and installing it in advance.
  • Let me know if you won't be able to make it, so someone else can have your slot.

Expressions of Interest

Add your name to the list here if you're interested in participating, and be sure to review #What You Need To Do above.