Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

An introduction to Max/MSP

Max/MSP is a graphical environment for music, audio and multimedia, which can be used to build complex, interactive software systems. Explore the main features, library and good design practices. Please contact the music department for additional information before enrolling.

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Key course information

Dates
22/09/11 - 01/12/11

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
11 weeks

Time
14:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £232
Senior fee: £133
Concession: £67

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MK570

Availability
This course has finished

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music@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2630

Course outline

What is the course about?

Max/MSP is a very versatile system which gives you most of the power of a computer programmer in a framework which is designed for efficient realtime audio and video processing. It’s brilliant and great fun. It is particularly useful for making LIVE and INTERACTIVE audio tools.

What topics will we cover?

- Building a Max patch
- Using Max’s standard user interface library to build your own interfaces
- Looking up documentation on useful Max objects
- Analysing a Max patch and find errors
- Downloading, install and use other people’s patches
- Playing and manipulating sampled sound in Max
- Controlling images and video
- Making a standalone application using Max.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Build your own Max patch
- Use max’s standard user interface library to build your own interfaces
- Look up documentation on useful Max objects
- Analyse a Max patch and find errors
- Download, install and use other people’s patches
- Play and manipulate sampled sound in Max
- Generate and control images and video
- Make a standalone application using Max.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Intermediate:
You should have:
- Experience of using computers
- Experience of at least one other piece of digital audio software
This course will require some maths. Not arithmetic but an understanding of equations to help you trouble shoot and make your ideas a reality.
You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Classes will generally begin with a demonstration and discussion followed by practical work. You will work on one of 10 Mac based workstations to practice set themes, techniques and skills, applying these to your developing ideas and material and you will regularly present your work in progress to the group. You will receive regular support, encouragement and feedback from your tutor throughout the course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

CDrs can be bought for saving your work (£0.50) or students may bring in USB flash drives to back up their work for use elsewhere. Students should always bring a note pad and pen.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will save each week's work as new files, providing a record of your progress. You may request written feedback from the tutor at the end of the course.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. There will be an opportunity to evaluate your course at the end.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

With the growing popularity of music software, further progression in this area tends towards learning and integrating additional programs and approaches.
We offer a variety of courses in traditional sequencing packages, eg., Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools.
All-in-one software studio approaches are covered in our Reason and Ableton Live courses whilst musicianship and composition, notation and manuscript production are covered in our Sibelius courses.
Experimental approaches are explored in our Max/MSP courses.
Following on from our introductory Logic and Cubase courses we offer 'Mixing and advanced production techniques' and our 2-day 'Mixing and mastering masterclass'.
We also offer a range of fast-track introductory courses to most of our programs.
The music department additionally offers a wide range of instrumental and musicianship courses.
For further advice call the music office on 020 7492 2630 or email music@citylit.ac.uk.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

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