Vibe Coding

EDU T564A Subject & Catalog Number

Description

How can we use the creative potential of AI to manifest our wonderful ideas in code? We find ourselves amidst a fundamental shift in who can code and how code gets created, as generative AI challenges longstanding barriers to programming. In this six-session module, we'll explore this shift through "vibe coding": an intuitive, tinkering approach where imagination becomes software through AI collaboration. Rather than learning syntax and algorithms, we'll explore how to design with AI as a creative partner. One of the best ways to understand AI is to play with it. As such, each week, our learning community will investigate the opportunities and limitations of AI by trying new tools, creating digital artifacts (like web apps, games, and interactive art) through hands-on exercises, reading critical texts, and reflecting on our creative processes. Through supportive peer collaboration and guided exploration, you'll develop practical skills in prompting, critiquing, and iterating with AI while creating a portfolio of digital projects.

No prerequisites; no prior experience with AI or coding required. Cross-registrants and auditors are not permitted. Students must attend the first class on Thursday, October 16, 2025 to participate in this module.