Aesthetics of Computation - Unveiling the Visual Machine Export

@mastersthesis{citeulike:373116, abstract = {This thesis presents a new paradigm for the design of visual programming languages, with the goal of making computation visible and, in turn, more accessible. The Visual Machine Model emphasizes the need for clear visual representations of both machines and materials, and the importance of continuity. Five dynamic visual programming languages were designed and implemented according to the specification of the Visual Machine Model. In addition to individual analysis, a comparative evaluation of all five design experiments is conducted with respect to several ease of use metrics and Visual Machine qualities. While formal user tests have not been conducted, preliminary results from general user experiences indicate that being able to see and interact with computation does enhance the programming process.}, author = {Schiffman, Jared}, citeulike-article-id = {373116}, editor = {Maeda, John}, keywords = {aesthetics, computer-science, programming, visualization}, posted-at = {2005-10-31 11:01:14}, priority = {2}, school = {Massachusetts Institute of Technology}, title = {Aesthetics of Computation - Unveiling the Visual Machine}, year = {2001} }

TY - THES ID - citeulike:373116 L3 - citeulike-article-id:373116 N2 - This thesis presents a new paradigm for the design of visual programming languages, with the goal of making computation visible and, in turn, more accessible. The Visual Machine Model emphasizes the need for clear visual representations of both machines and materials, and the importance of continuity. Five dynamic visual programming languages were designed and implemented according to the specification of the Visual Machine Model. In addition to individual analysis, a comparative evaluation of all five design experiments is conducted with respect to several ease of use metrics and Visual Machine qualities. While formal user tests have not been conducted, preliminary results from general user experiences indicate that being able to see and interact with computation does enhance the programming process. TI - Aesthetics of Computation - Unveiling the Visual Machine PB - Massachusetts Institute of Technology KW - aesthetics KW - computer-science KW - programming KW - visualization AU - Schiffman, Jared A2 - Maeda, John PY - 2001/// ER -