[Edu-sig] re: programming for artists

[Jason Cunliffe]

From: <Arthur_Siegel@rsmi.com>


> Dethe writes -
>
> >Here's my proposal for an agenda, if not a manifesto:
>
> >1. We each take one of the multimedia libraries available (VPython,
PyGame,
> >Blender, et al).
> >2. We write a "getting started" for our chosen library.
> >3. We write a series of full examples of increasing complexity.
> >4. We read each others work continuously to provide feedback and get
ideas
> >for our own.  This may also bring a similar "tone" to the work.  Or maybe
> >not.
> >5. We team up for the intro: here's what you need to know if you've never
> >touched Python before.
> >6. We team up for the closing: finding synergies between the tools,
> >multi-tool examples.
> >7. We test it all on Linux, Windows, Mac and burn a CD with Python, all
> >libraries, and examples.
>
> Sounds absolutely great, and what I would expect from a Mad
> Scientist.

I agree. Dethe this is excellent. Thank you.

Zwiki seems fine as collaborative online bookdev environment.

I have not used it myself yet. The only thing whicc bothers me about other
peoples Zwikis [mainly Zope ones] are that they seem to gemereate many more
unfulfilled links than content. If only there were better feedback
indicators agaisnt links _before_ you jump, it would be less frustrating to
browse.

This maybe is a reason to use them - we might be motivated to improve the
tool. I like the simplicity of structured text very much. Curious about
import and export between ST and other text media [email,msword docs etc]

> >If I'm off base here, please tell me.  Frankly I'm a bit lost, not sure
what
> >the disagreement is between Art and Jason, or if there is one.
>
> I feel strongly that the CP4E angle should be played down, not up.

How does one measure a CP4E angle?

> For a number of reasons.  Not least of which I would prefer an effort
> that was irreverent and "mad"  at its inception  -  not having to worry
about
> any serious intent.  Purely for the fun of it - hopefully some contagious
fun.

'Contagious Fun' - like it. could be good title.

./Jason