Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this thing called “live coding,” and let me tell you, it’s pretty wild. Basically, it’s like improvising with code, but for drama stuff. I wanted to share my whole journey with you guys, from figuring out what it even is to actually doing it.
First off, I had to find some resources to learn about it. I found some websites with lesson plans and some basic info about how to teach it, and also found some cool online platforms that has many free coding classes. This got me pretty excited about what you can actually do with live coding in a dramatic setting.
- Diving into Lessons: I started checking out these online lesson plans. They had these activities that were all about using code to create, like, dynamic scenes and stuff.
- Practical Side: Then, I messed around with some drama games, but with a coding twist. It was kinda weird at first, but I started to see how coding could change how we do drama.
- Testing the Waters: I actually used some of these coding-drama exercises in a workshop. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but it was awesome to see people react to stuff I coded on the spot.
The next step was trying to create some actual drama using code. I decided to work on a short play, just to keep it simple at the beginning.
- Setting the Scene: I wrote a basic script, but left parts of it open for live coding. This way, I could change the mood or the setting based on what was happening in real-time.
- Coding the Framework: I used this online platform to write some code that would let me tweak things like lighting, sound, and even character behavior with just a few keystrokes.
- Rehearsal Time: I practiced by myself a lot, getting used to how the code affected the performance. It was like learning a new instrument, but way more dynamic.
The big moment came when I decided to perform this thing live. I set up a small show for some friends, just to see how it would all come together.
- Showtime: During the performance, I was coding live, reacting to the actors and the vibe of the room. It was intense, but super cool to see the story change based on my code.
- Audience Reaction: People were really into it! They loved how the scenes would shift and how each performance could be totally different.
After the show, I took some time to think about what worked and what didn’t. I made some notes on how to improve the code and how to get better at improvising with it. I realized that this live coding thing has a ton of potential. It’s not just about making things flashy, but about making stories more interactive and engaging.
So, that’s my journey with live coding in drama so far. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m definitely going to keep exploring this. I think it’s a really cool way to mix technology and art, and I can’t wait to see where it goes next.
