Lesson 3
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Hello Creative Python

A hands-on first look at how we can use Python for creative coding. See tutorials at Labs.

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Exercise

Revisit the visualization from the last exercise. What might the 4 perspectives say about this visualization?
  • What visual encoding devices are used?
  • What task or user journey is being accomplished through the piece?
  • Does the piece try to also convey an emotion and, if so, how?
  • Does the piece invite the reader to reach new their own conclusions about the data and, if so, how?
Please write 4 - 8 sentences.

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Reading

Optionally review A Byte of Python if you want to brush up on (or learn) the fundamentals of Python.

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