When:
May 14-18, 21-26, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, MTWRF + Last Saturday

Where:
Harder Hall, The School of Art and Design, NYSCC at Alfred University

Instructors:
Aaron Miller and David Webber, with J.T. Rinker
Lab Assistants: Monica Duncan and Steven Pedersen

Price:
Tuition- $1,720 (4 Studio Credits)
Lab Fee- $400 (For interface, sensors, and tools)
Deposit- $100 (non-refundable deposit due with registration)
Student fee $68

DeadLine:
May 7th. (This class will fill up quickly. Please send application ASAP.)

Application Download
PDF MS Word RTF Complete application and email to info@maxmspjitter.com


Color Tracking

This two-week course will cover basic and advanced techniques in creating interactive multimedia projects with Max/MSP/Jitter as well as building and implementing sensors and other real world interfaces. Max/MSP/Jitter is graphical programming software used in installation and performance art, computer music, theater, VJ performance, data visualization, robotics, and much more. Because the visual interface is easy to use compared to conventional programming, anyone can learn how to create complex programs in a relatively short period of time.

Some of the topics that will be covered are: real-time video effects processing, wiring and using sensors (infra-red, motion, touch, etc.), color and motion-tracking, audio amplitude and pitch-tracking, audio and data visualization, building personalized performance instruments, building stand-alone software applications, networking computers, experimental 2D and 3D animation, building interactive and synchronized multi-channel video installations, working with USB/MIDI controllers, and creating functional user interfaces.

Each day will consist of 4-6 hours of lectures and hands-on tutorials, 2-4 hours of studio time with instructor assistance and additional studio access in the evenings. There will be a special two-day section on digital audio taught by Max/MSP expert and Ph.D. in Music Composition, J.T. Rinker. The course will conclude with a day for participants to exhibit, perform, or demonstrate what they have made during the course.

As part of the lab fee, each participants will receive a sensor building toolkit including:

• analog-to-digital interface MAKE controller
• wiring and soldering kit
• a beginners guide to electronics and sensor building, and a
• Sensors- large selection of variable resistors, buttons, knobs, sliders and much more.

Pre-requisites
Participants should use a computer as part of their art making practice. Knowledge of programs such as Final Cut and Photoshop will be beneficial. The class will be taught using Apple computers.

Housing Accommodations

A list of housing options will be available. Short-term rentals and sublets can be inexpensive in Alfred during the summer. Contact us for details.
email info@maxmspjitter.com
Alfred Dorms