Creative Programming I is a course that introduces students to the fundamentals of programming and its applications in the arts. The course covers programming as well as the use of programming languages such as Processing, p5.js or other similar tools. Students will work on a variety of projects involving the use of code to create animations, visualizations, and interactive experiences. The course will also explore the intersection between technology and the arts, and how programming can be used to express creativity and create new forms of digital media. The goal of the course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to use programming as a tool for artistic expression and creative problem solving.