Creative Coding
DePaul University - May 6, 2022
Musical Puzzle
This song is mixed up! Use your problem solving skills to help the computer play the song in the correct sequence. Click "See inside" to start solving the puzzle.
Divergent Thinking Prompts
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Create something that makes you want to dance.
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Create something that makes you want to lay down and relax.
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Create something that has two (or more) different perspectives or voices. (example)​
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Create something that reminds you of a movie. (example)
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Create something that reminds you of a significant event with your family.
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Create something that reminds you of nature.
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Create something that you think might come from an alien planet. (example)​
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Create something that sounds your favorite animal as a musician.
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Create something you know really well, but turn it to an opposite.
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Create something that sounds like the soundtrack to your morning routine.
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Create something that reminds you of an image that inspires you. (example)​
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Create a short story with a beginning that does NOT match the end. (example)​
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Create a short story about a tense or awkward moment.
Convergent Thinking Prompts
1. Call & Response (Scratch)
Code at least one response to this phrase in Scratch. Aim to compliment the call and make your response the same length.
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2. Creative Chords (TunePad)
Listen to the first chord (c1) and create 6 additional chords (3 edits and 3 extensions). Use the playNote function to create a sequence of 4 chords that sounds interesting to you. Click "Remix" at the top to edit/rearrange this template.
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3. Variable Groove (TunePad)
Determine which variable in this drum beat goes with which rhythm. Change ONLY the number assigned to each variable so this drum part is more interesting. Click "Remix" at the top to edit/rearrange this template.
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4. Building a B Section (EarSketch)
Using the A section as a guide, code a B section that compliments it. Click "Import to edit" then use the fitMedia function and the sound collection (on the left) to code the new section. Remember to click "Run" after you make changes.
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5. Exploring Effects (EarSketch)
This beat block repeats the exact same thing for 16 measures. Your goal is to create four interesting 4-bar sections. HOWEVER, rather than change the samples used (from the sound collection), explore different effects for each of the 4 sections (A section, B section, C section, D section). Right now the effects are all set to VOLUME, GAIN. Learn about the other effects in the curriculum here (right side of screen). Remember to click "Run" after you make changes.
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6. DIY musical puzzle (any platform)
Create your own version of a musical puzzle, just like this example.
Resources
Platforms that bridge coding & composition
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Graphical programming languages
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Computational Thinking in Sound
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