Meadows School of the Arts

Creative Computation

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Creative Computation is a highly interdisciplinary major that combines theory and methodology from computer science and engineering with aesthetic principles and creative practice from the arts. The program is rigorous in its interdisciplinary integration, requiring students to pursue core coursework in both the Lyle School of Engineering and Meadows School of the Arts.

Creative Computation

Undergraduate Majors/Minors

Meet Our Faculty

Courtney Brown

Courtney Brown

Assistant Professor, Creative Computation

Ira Greenberg

Ira Greenberg

Professor and Director
Painting, Drawing and Creative Computation

Burke Jam

Burke Jam

Visiting Professor

Mark Leon

Associate Professor of Practice, Guildhall

Smith-David-May-2023

David Gail Smith

Lecturer

Straw-Eric-April-2023

Eric Straw

Adjunct Lecturer

Brittni Watkins

Adjunct Instructor

A Creative Computation student presents their project at a previous Showcase event.

Center of Creative Computation Fall Showcase Highlights Student Works

                                
                                Creative Computation student Natalie Genato (B.A. '24) details the upcoming Student Showcase that will feature the work of over 70 students in the program.
                            

Featured Courses

ASIM 1300

Digital/Hybrid Media I

Introduces computational media and digital processes as the basis of creative practice. Students gain proficiency in digital imaging, sound, and video using Adobe Creative Cloud and open-source software, in addition to exploring glitch and internet art. Includes an overview of the history of digital/hybrid media art from the mid-20th century onward.

CRCP 1310

Creative Coding I

Exploring computation as a powerful generative medium, students learn the fundamentals of coding and computational thinking, including an introduction to object-oriented programming. Hands-on topics may include algorithmic drawing, procedural imaging, 2-D and 3-D animation, visualization, interactivity, computational music, and gaming.

CRCP 5320

Aesthetics and Computation

Students explore code and computation as primary generative media, developing original works of art, leading to the creation of an online portfolio. Screen based, printed, mobile, Web, physical, and performative applications may be explored.

Figure 1: A wide range of experimental digital work created by Meadows students throughout the semester will be featured in the C3 Showcase.

Creative Computation Showcase to Highlight Interdisciplinary Art and Innovation at Meadows

Events
From sound-reactive installations to glow-in-the-dark sculptures, attendees will experience interactive projects from students in the Creative Computation program and beyond.

November 24, 2025
Figure 2: Graduates across all 13 areas of study at SMU Meadows were honored at the Degree Recognition Ceremony.

Class of 2025 Graduates Celebrated in SMU Meadows Degree Recognition Ceremony

Campus
Meadows faculty and staff, along with family and friends of the graduates, celebrated the Class of 2025 in Saturday’s Degree Recognition Ceremony.

May 19, 2025
Figure 3: This new program is one of many ways the Office of Alumni and Career Success is helping prepare students for their future careers.

New Internship Program Places Meadows Students in Paid Positions

Students
SMU Meadows’ new PMC Intern Fellowship program subsidizes five paid internships for Meadows students at Dallas-based arts, communication and media organizations.

March 07, 2025
Figure 4: Meadows Admission Ambassadors give prospective students a glimpse into the vibrant community at SMU Meadows.

Campus Visitors Receive Warm Welcome From Meadows’ Student Ambassadors

Students
Meadows Admission Ambassadors are often the first face many people see upon visiting the school and work hard to make a positive impact on visitors’ campus experiences.

September 13, 2024

Upcoming Creative Computation Events