MediaScripting@SIGCSE2009
MediaScripting@SIGCSE2009: Draft Agenda
This is a draft agenda for the workshop, as submitted
to SIGCSE. We expect to modify the agenda somewhat to meet the needs and
interests of those attending.
Download and install software.
We will also be available at SIGCSE to help participants install the software.
We also intend to provide a boot from memory stick option (along with memory sticks).
Goals of the workshop
Meet and greet
Introduction to media computing
Introduction to MediaScripting (with demos)
Using the GIMP
Scripting the GIMP in Python
Scripting the GIMP in Scheme
Summary of basic operations
Exploration
Describe tasks
Write program to create images (house, face, stick figure)
Parameterize
Add randomness
Summarize useful operations
Participants work on activities
The particular timing of the break will depend on conference plans.
Describe task
Explore sample code
Participants work on activities
Higher-order approaches: Using map to construct and filter images
InkScape basics
InkScape fractals
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