As priority registration approaches, I want to let you know that we will again be offering ARTP 270, Computational Creativity, as an online course in the Spring 2021 semester. The course is three credits, ACE 7, and is an elective for the Digital Humanities Minor.
In this course, Computational Creativity exercises combine computational thinking (logical, methodical thinking) and creative thinking (flexible, imaginative thinking) to make students better problem solvers in any discipline. Students also hone their collaborative and process skills. These exercises have been shown though evidence-based research (funded by the NSF) to improve learning and performance.
This course has no prerequisites and is open to anyone. While aimed at lower division students, there is ample opportunity for upper division students to push themselves. Honors credit is available by contract.
In their final project students use computational and creative thinking to design and document a “tool” to solve a real-life problem of their choosing. Students’ innovative responses range from an ice-melting shoe to a (beneficial) backseat driver to a smart-controlled agriculture system.