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Book us for talks, workshops, or exhibits

The Computer Class Exhibit includes the virtual exhibition on this website and a physical exhibition of Ludus drawings made by students in Ludus. If the Computer Class Exhibit is a good fit for your exhibition space or if you would like to book a member of the Computer Class team as a guest lecturer, please email Scott Richmond at s.richmond@utoronto.ca.

FAQ

> Is this a coding bootcamp?

Nope. This is a course for thinking creatively, critically, and philosophically about coding, how it's taught, and the cultures around it. While this class may inspire a love of code and experienced coders may enjoy thinking about coding in a historical and critical way, experienced coders should not expect to be making a software product.

> I have no experience with code or coding. Can I still take Computer Class?

Yes, absolutely! Computer Class requires no experience at all with code or coding. It starts from first principles and moves at a reasonable pace for first-time coders.

> I have been writing code since I was in diapers. Can I still take Computer Class?

It depends. Ludus is an unusual language, and you will have to leave a lot of your experience at the door to write idiomatic Ludus code. In addition, we will ask you to work with a minimal set of tools at first. If that sounds interesting or even exciting, then Computer Class might be for you. If cultivating beginner mind when it comes to code sounds exhausting or irritating, you should probably look elsewhere.

> I am not a graduate student in the arts, humanities, or social sciences, can I attend?

Computer Class is open to prospective students not currently enrolled in humanities and social sciences graduate programs, and we have had many working artists as students. The reading load for the course is substantial, and class discussions often reference philosophy, cultural studies, media studies, art history, historiography, and other theoretical schools.

> How many credits is this course? Will my school recognize it as coursework?

Computer Class is a one-week intensive program which most schools would not recognize as a credited course.

> Do I need to have a set project for this course?

No! Computer Class projects are often heavily influenced by class discussions and coding lessons. Student projects are often influenced by their research and activities outside of the class, but there is no obligation or expectation to have a specific direction in mind when you start coding.

> I would like to report a Ludus issue.

If you've encountered a bug in Ludus, please open an issue in our bug tracker.

> Can I use Ludus for my own project?

Of course! Please tell us about your project, so we can report it to our funders and supporters, and, more importantly, so we can support you!

Can I run computer class at my school?

We will be publishing a curriculum for leading your own Computer Class with information on Papert, Weizenbaum, and Ludus in the next few years.