An enhanced still image from Perimeter of a Parameter choreographed by Kathleya Afanador with graphics by Ryan Spicer, lighting by John Stechschulte, and costumes by Sarah Bernstein
Next offered Fall 2008.
TR 11:40-1:10 & 2 hrs TBA Schwartz SB10 & B20.
If interested in this course, please contact the instructors even if the class meeting times do not fit in your schedule. We will consider rescheduling the class meeting times if the enrollment situation warrants it.
Instructors: Warren Cross (wdc4) & Allen Fogelsanger (alf6)
Introduction to the multimedia programming platforms Max/MSP/Jitter and their application to computer-interactive dance (interactive dance technology). Intended to bring together programmers and dancers. Each student will create software patches and movement pieces, and collaborate with others on a final project focusing on the input, manipulation, and output of movement, sound, video, graphics, and lighting in live dance performance. Topics include digital audio/video processing, MIDI control, sensor use, electroacoustic music, history of computer technology and dance up to the present, gestural expression, choreography, composition, design, and aesthetics. Includes 2-hour lab. Prerequisites: Laptop computer and Max/MSP/Jitter software required: see www.cycling74.com/purchase/discounts and click on "Student Discounts" for student software pricing. (As of August 23, 2008, a one-time 9-month Max/MSP/Jitter authorization costs $59.) There will be assigned online readings. Lab performance at end of semester.
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Digital Performance may be used to count toward fulfilling the category IV requirement of the Dance major or to count toward fulfilling the requirements of the Dance track of the Computing in the Arts Concentration but not both.
Last revised on August 23, 2008.