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Creative programming

DBB100

About this course

  • Introduction to programming and software engineering.
  • Variables and control flows.
  • 2D graphics and animations.
  • Arrays and other data structures.
  • Functions.
  • Algorithms.
  • Object orientation.
  • GUI and interactivity.
  • Arduino and Serial communication.
  • Networking.
    Instructional modes (attendance)
    -
    Lecture supported by notebook/PC and Arduino.
  • Homework.

Deliverables - Final report.

  • Practical.
  • Interim report.
  • Homework assignment.

Learning outcomes

Creative Programming belongs to the expertise area "Technology and Realization" that enables the students to explore, prototype, create and demonstrate innovative concepts and experiences using technology.
Programing would be the first step towards integrating technology, among other steps, to approach the interactive and intelligent systems, products and related services.
We will learn programming first in a visual context by creating artistic visuals and interactive animations and later in a tangible context by integrating sensors and actuators. The students are expected to not only gain first-hand experience with Processing programming in creating visuals, animations and tangible prototypes, but also master the fundamental programming concepts such as variables, control flows, functions, data structures and object-orientation, to build a vocabulary for communicating with software engineers.

Prior knowledge

You must meet the following requirements

  • Registered for a degree programme other than
  • HBO-TOP Applied Physics, Pre-Master, Fulltime
  • Psychology & Technology
  • Completed none of the course modules listed below
  • Programming and modelling (2WH20)

Resources

  • http://processing.org Processing.
  • http://arduino.cc/ Arduino.
  • Please check on Canvas the requirements on the versions and models of the needed software and hardware.

Additional information

course
5 ECTS
  • Level
    bachelor
If anything remains unclear, please check the FAQ of TU Eindhoven.

Starting dates

  • 2 Feb 2026

    ends 5 Apr 2026

    LocationEindhoven
    LanguageEnglish
    Term *Block 3
    Monday 08:45 - 12:45, Wednesday 17:30 - 19:30, Thursday 13:30 - 17:30
    Register between 15 Nov, 00:00 - 4 Jan
These offerings are valid for students of Wageningen University