[college_physics]

the math and coding involved is not that difficult. there are no arcane concepts to master and the process is generally quite procedural (attempted pun): computer do this, do that, etc, typically in some loop that creates most of the magic feeling.

there is a level of abstraction that one needs to master: sets of variables, simple algebraic equations, functions etc. but climbing that mountain is harder that it needs be because in general education these core concepts are generally burried among many other (and less relevant for this type of task concepts).

ideally somebody would write a small textbook with the basic mathematical concepts involved in generative computer graphics. alternatively, work backwards from some examples. if you persist the path you need to travel, while longish, is doable.