FINEARTS 205 : Creative Computing

Creative Arts and Industries

2025 Summer School (1250) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Introduces methods and concepts for engaging with computing as artistic practice. Students will learn fundamental principles of programming, work with generative and algorithmic processes, and explore approaches and ideas in the field of computational arts. No prior experience in coding is necessary.

Course Overview

Please note that the below listed co-requisite 'Fine Arts 113' is incorrect. There are no co-requisites for this course.
This course is delivered fully online. The aim is for students to experience working creatively with one of the most ubiquitous yet mysterious materials shaping our contemporary world: computation. Across a series of self-paced technical workshops and live classes students learn practical computing skills and are introduced to the ways computation is used as a tool, material and medium. Assignments support shared learning approaches where students contribute to both collective and independent outcomes.
Students will need access to their own computer.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply skills in computing to a range of creative work (Capability 3, 7 and 8)
  2. Understand and analyse examples of creative computing (Capability 1, 2 and 4)
  3. Develop ideas and translate these into creative outcomes (Capability 5 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Workshops 50% Individual Coursework
Studio Project 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Workshops
Studio Project

Teaching & Learning Methods

This course is delivered entirely online – there are no on-campus classes. A series of workshops are pre-recorded and available for students to work through. Online forums provide support and guidance with technical learning and the creative application of coding skills. Other teaching and learning methods include live online classes, self-directed research, online feedback from staff and peer to peer learning.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

There are 6 live online classes of 1 hour 30 minutes each. All other components are self-paced.  

For this course, you can expect a total of 9 hours of live classes, 4 hours of pre-recorded workshops, 24 hours completing workshop tasks, 24 hours of reading/research, and 89 hours of self-directed study working on assignments.

Delivery Mode

Online

Attendance is expected at scheduled online classes. Online classes will be recorded. All other course activities are completed online in a self-paced way.

This course runs to the University semester/quarter timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available). Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Students are required to have their own computer with access to the internet. Tablets and older computers will suffice, no specialist computing equipment is needed.

Health & Safety

Please refer to the ‘Elam School of Fine Arts Health, Safety and Wellbeing Guidelines’ document available on course Canvas pages.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Live online classes will include aspects of technical learning and discussion on the development of work for the Studio Project assignment.
The number of assignments has been reduced from three to two.

Other Information

Please note that the listed co-requisite 'Fine Arts 113' is incorrect. There are no co-requisites for this course.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Students should not present work produced by generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, DALL.E 2) for assessments without the approval of the Course Director. Where AI tools have been approved for use students must follow the instructions given.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved using the online Extension of Time Application form available on Canvas. Students should notify the Course Director/Course Coordinator of their situation as soon as practicable, and preferably before any due date. Notifications received after an assessment due date will be accepted where this is reasonable within the context of the course. If possible, students are encouraged to seek medical, counseling or other support from the most appropriate sources.

Learning Continuity

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 06/11/2024 04:43 p.m.