Course Description

The creation of interactive new media art and communication through the live manipulation of video and audio. Students learn to create software in MAX/MSP and Jitter. Includes a focus on the history of interactivity in art and communication as well as in contemporary practice.

What is Max/MSP & Jitter?

WHAT IS MAX?
Make connections. Make things happen.
Max gives you the parts to create unique sounds, stunning visuals, and engaging interactive media. These parts are called ‘objects’ – visual boxes that contain tiny programs to do something specific. Each object does something different. Some make noises, some make video effects, others just do simple calculations or make decisions. In Max you add objects to a visual canvas and connect them together with patchcords. You can use as many as you like. By combining objects, you create interactive and unique software without ever writing any code (you can do that too if you really want to). Just connect.

Objects that Connect With native support for a wide variety of controllers and devices, Max lets you connect anything together. Add live camera or audio input to create an immersive and interactive experience. Attach sensors to your Max using Arduino, Eobody or other devices. Plug in MIDI devices and USB gaming controllers to control things exactly the way you want to. Combine a variety of devices and software together using MIDI, serial communication, or network protocols like OpenSoundControl to create hybrid systems. Collaborate using OpenSoundControl across a local network with other computers or OSC-enabled mobile apps.