This is an optional Module to learn Processing. We will be using activities from Unit 4, but the focus is on Processing and not the CSP Curriculum. The next module related to Unit 4 will build on the skills addressed in this Processing module and will more specifically cover Unit 4 as a whole.
There are 6 major topics in this module:
The first two video modules are included in one activity while the remaining four are in the next activity. Each module will start off with video/s demonstrating the skills and concepts to be addressed. To get the most out of the videos, you should watch, listen and work through them. As the instructor types the code and demonstrates it running, you should do the same. If you get stuck, go back and rewatch that portion of the video until it looks identical to the one in the video.
After you work through the video with the instructor, there will be a brief description of the activity at the end. Following the video, there will be instructions for the independent portion of the activities in writing on the next page. Follow the instructions and create the Processing sketch.
Each of the independent portions of the activity will build off of the previous activity, starting with drawing simple shapes to designing a figure to making it move. So as you start to do the activities, keep this in mind. At the end of the module, there will be a place for you to submit your final Processing sketch. More directions on that will follow later.
Before we begin, you will need to download and install Processing on your machine. You can find a tutorial for this on the Processing site. While you're there be sure to poke around a bit to see what other resources are available. We'll talk about some of these later on in this section.