To effectively sketch and prototype interactivity, it is necessary to have a basic grasp on coding. The designer has the possibility then to be more expressive with the forms of interactivity they sketch and prototype, rather than working within constrained rapid prototyping environments.

The course introduces the fundamentals of creative coding with Javascript. We learn the language and toolset as a practical tool for bringing interactivity to life, and as a useful foundation for learning related languages and more advanced technologies.

The course is based on the notion of a “flipped classroom” in which students follow online materials out-of-class, and class time is used for coaching, critique, discussions and occasional lectures. In conjunction with a learning plan of online materials, a series of interaction design-oriented challenges are set, in which students work as pairs to apply the techniques and concepts they are learning.

After completing the course, students will be able to:

When the above learning objectives are met in a satisfactory manner, a Pass (G) is given.

Instruction consists of lectures, laboratory sessions, and project work.

The course has three assessments:

Haverbeke, M. (2015) Eloquent JavaScript. No Starch Press.

The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

If a course is no longer offered or has undergone major changes, students will be offered two re-take sessions based on the syllabus in force at registration during a period of one year from the date of the implementation of the changes.