Algorithmic Art

Algorithmic Art is your first step into coding. It is simple and intuitive, ideal for beginners and serious coders alike. The coding uses a JavaScript library called p5.js which is becoming very popular. It is open source, it is totally free to use, you do not need to sign up for anything. You don’t even need to download any software it all happens in the web browser, such as Chrome.

I have some short video to help you get started. click on the links below. To access the workbooks you simply click on the book image or the download button. After downloading I recommend that you print it off or have another device you read it from, such as a tablet.

Short Videos

These videos are approximately 5 minutes long, they give a brief visual explanation to accompany the workbooks.

video #1 introducing the web editor (video 🎥)

video #2 the web editor buttons (video 🎥)

video #3 the default code (video 🎥)

Workbook #8 Introducing AI pre-trained models (in progress)

This workbook will (when completed) include some pre-trained models for you to play with and also will include a 3D font unit which is really fun.

Module G Unit #1 handPose

Module G Unit #2 handPose with emojis

Module G Unit #3 faceMesh