Creative Coding with Canvas and WebGL: Easing and Trigonometry

Static web graphics often lack the organic, lifelike movement that captures user attention. To bridge this gap, creative developers rely on mathematical concepts to control motion, timing, and transitions. This written course guides you through the foundational principles of easing and trigonometry, showing you how to apply them directly to browser-based rendering. You will transition from static layouts to dynamic, fluid animations by understanding the core math that powers modern web graphics. Through detailed written explanations and clear code examples, you will learn how to manipulate pixels and shapes with precision. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational math of sine, cosine, and tangent for circular and wave-like motion - Apply easing equations and cubic-bezier curves to create natural acceleration and deceleration - Configure rendering contexts in both 2D Canvas and WebGL for high-performance animations - Design complex, responsive motion paths and oscillatory patterns without external libraries - Practice structuring clean, modular animation loops that maintain consistent performance The course begins with essential terminology, coordinate systems, and basic mathematical definitions. From there, you will progress through step-by-step written tutorials that build your confidence in writing custom animation logic from scratch. This course is designed for web developers, designers, and creative coding beginners who want to build a strong mathematical foundation for web animation. No advanced math or prior WebGL experience is required to start. Begin reading today and unlock the secrets to smooth, mathematical web animations.