Art for Computer Scientists: Processing as an open-source art medium for computer science undergraduates

Art undergraduates increasingly engage in the design and coding of digital media generative art, for example, using open-source Processing library Integrated Development Environment (IDE) created visual artists. An equivalent cross-over, art creativity into traditional computer science programmes, is not so evident despite a shortfall skilled graduates sector. This paper considers scientists outlines Keele University Animation Multimedia module that uses programming only as vehicle first-year to practice new Java skills, but also an opportunity artistic exploration creative expression.