Driva! Inspiring Cultural Animation via Computer Science Education in Jamaica; First Global Reggae Conference, UWI, Mona, Jamaica, February 2008

Ashley G. Hamilton-Taylor, Dept of Computing, UWI, Mona

Abstract

We have introduced animation programming as part of the computer science undergraduate curriculum at UWI in order to introduce complex programming concepts using an engaging, visual medium. A larger goal we have is to encourage the development of an indigenous animation industry that draws upon our rich culture, including Jamaica popular music. We describe the successes and challenges we have encountered over the past two years, and discuss samples of student animations.