Description
This course examines the artistic issues and programming techniques involved in the development of interactive computer music and art. It includes basic tenets of programming, study of computer-human interaction, practical exercises in programming interactive computer music and multimedia, and the conceptualization and design of a complete work of computer-mediated music and/or art.
The class will consist of lecture-demonstrations on key issues of interactive arts programming, concentrating on the Max/MSP/Jitter programming environment. Students will be responsible for researching assigned topics and sharing their findings on a group Wiki and Q&A site, will complete specific programming assignments every week, and will work on an ongoing small group software project of visual and/or sonic art.
Music 51 or equivalent computer music experience is highly recommended.
Requirements
- Contribution to the class research Wiki
- Maintenance of a personal learning webpage or blog
- Completion of programming assignments
- Group (or solo) artistic programming project
Grading
Each of the course requirements must be fulfilled in order to receive a passing grade. The quality of the work will be based on the significance of the contribution to group efforts (the class research Wiki and collaborative small group or solo programming project) and the completeness and originality of solo efforts (personal webpage and weekly assignments).
To receive full credit, students must hand assignments in at the scheduled due time. If a student is unable to complete the assignment on time for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness), s/he must provide written documentation of the reason (e.g., a doctor’s statement) in order to receive full credit for the late assignment. Late assignments will be accepted in the subsequent class session for a reduced grade. Assignments handed in later than that will not be given credit.
Final Exam
The final exam for the course will be held Tuesday March 17, 2015, 10:30-12:30 in Room 216 of the Music and Media Building.
Regarding Academic Integrity
Plagiarism of any kind is a violation of UCI policy on Academic Honesty, and penalties for plagiarism can be severe. In this class you will be expected to attribute due credit to the originator of any ideas, words, sounds, or work which you incorporate substantially into your own work. This applies particularly to citation of sources for quotes and ideas included in your writings and projects.
Disability
If you have a disability that inhibits you from performing any of the stated requirements of this course, as approved and documented by the UCI Disability Services Center, please ensure that the professor is thoroughly aware of the matter as early in the term as possible.