Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Create simple interactive programs
  • Apply basic programming concepts and techniques, such as variables, functions, flow control, comments, types, objects and arrays
  • Recognize the uses of programming in a creative context

Credits: 3

Schedule: 10.09.2020 - 15.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Matti Niinimäki, Markku Reunanen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Niinimäki

Contact information for the course (valid 10.08.2020-21.12.2112):

matti.niinimaki@aalto.fi

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    • Fundamental computational thinking
    • Data types and structures
    • Flow control statements (loops, conditional execution)
    • Basics of object-oriented programming
    • Best practices (commenting, formatting, structuring)
    • Getting to know examples of programming as a creative medium

  • Applies in this implementation:

    This run of the course will be taught completely online in Fall 2020.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Working methods: lectures, readings, individual assignments, tutoring, a larger final project.

    Assessment: 80% presence in class, completed assignments and final project.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 36–48 hours, independent work 44–124 hours depending on the course implementation and project size.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Online resources, such as readings and examples, and other material as provided by the teacher.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    • DOM-E5032 Software Studies for Media Designers
    • DOM-E5060 Software Studies: Programming for Artists

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    No prerequisites, the course is suitable for complete beginners.