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Coding Camp II: Interactivity

Students are challenged to understand digital image processing and working with interactive devices. The basics of Object-Oriented Programming will be deepened. For a quick start, we will use tools and libraries, such as Processing and OpenFrameworks. The module will also introduce the Java and C++ programming languages with a hands-on approach.

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Coding Camp II: Interactivity

About This Course

In the second deep dive for coding, students are challenged to understand digital image processing and working with interactive devices, such as cameras or microphones. Discussed topics will be coordinate systems, color modes, the history of human-computer interfaces, vector vs. pixel graphics, computer vision, etc. To deepen the understanding, the students will also look into the necessary maths, e.g. matrix manipulations, etc. The basics of Object-Oriented Programming as discussed in Coding Camp 1 will be re-capitulated and deepened.

To get started quickly and be able to work on interesting projects soon, we will use tools and libraries, such as Processing and OpenFrameworks. The programming languages of these tools are a subset of the Java programming language and C++. Both will be introduced in the module, always with a hands-on focus.

In this second coding camp, students expand on the knowledge from the first coding camp: Knowledge and experiences of the first Coding Camp, such as project management and software development principles can be reiterated and students can experience further methods.

Learning Objectives

  • Students have developed an interactive application using input devices different from a mouse or keyboard, e.g. camera, microphone, etc.
  • Students can reflect on the advantages or disadvantages of different software development projects.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

  • MBA Digital Technologies
  • MBA Digital Transformation
  • M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
  • M.Sc. Applied AI
  • M.Sc. Cybersecurity
  • M.Sc. Digital Leadership

This course is offered as an elective for the following study programs.

  • The course is mandatory for all programs and can, therefore, not be selected as an elective.

Micro Degree

  • This course is offered as a micro degree.
  • German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
  • Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
  • Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

Students should have a good basic understanding of general programming concepts and object-oriented programming. Ideally, students have already completed Coding Camp 1.

General Information

  • Teaching Format: Mastery:Coding
  • Total Workload Master: 125h (40h/85h) / 5 ECTS
  • Total Workload MBA: 100h (30h/70h) / 4 ECTS
  • Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 5 ECTS
  • Module coordinator: Dr. Thomas Staubitz
  • Examination: Portfolio Exam consisting of
    • 5 multiple choice tests.
    • 3 small programming projects to be solved in teams of 2-3. The projects include the submission of the actual task as well as the submission of a report about the team processes and the tools that have been used (particularly AI), and a presentation of the solution.
    • Students in the M.Sc. study programs have to deliver additional deep dives to earn the higher ECTS credit.
  • Offered: Odd quarters

Course Staff

Dr. Thomas Staubitz

Dr. Thomas Staubitz

Since April 2025, Thomas is a Professor for Educational Technologies and Social Learning at the German University of Digital Science. Throughout 2024, he was responsible for the setup of the German UDS e-learning eco-system. Before that, he was a Senior Lecturer at the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, Germany, where he was responsible for the openHPI MOOC platform and several of its partner platforms, such as OpenWHO, the AI-Campus, the eGov-Campus and several more. Thomas designed, produced, and conducted several courses on object-oriented programming, Linux, remote teamwork and others on the openHPI MOOC platform. He also was involved in several of the Python courses that have been offered there. He started his career in computer science around 2000 with a Multimedia Producer Diploma at SAE Berlin followed by a Bachelor's and Master's in International Computer Science and Media at the HTW Berlin and a Doctorate in Computer Science at the Hasso Plattner Institute. Since then he's been working in several software development and teaching roles and positions at public and private universities, such as HTW Berlin, SAE Berlin, BHT Berlin, and SMEs, such as TimeKontor AG / SERIOUS GAMES or Awalkoutside. Thomas is a Senior IEEE Member and has published lots of research on various aspects of open online learning.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstaubitz/
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas-Staubitz

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