Creativity and Computing

Module code: CO1111

This module introduces key ideas in creative computing, especially the relationships between creativity and computing and their consequences in a range of fields.

Topics covered

• Philosophy of computing
• Consequences of digitisation
• Crossing levels of abstraction
• Theories of creativity
• Computers as tools for creativity
• Creative problem-solving
• Ethics and law in terms of man and machine 

Learning

• 22 hours of lectures
• 11 hours of seminars
• 117 hours of guided independent study

Assessment

• Essay plan (30%)
• Essay (70%)