Summer Max Workshop for High-School Students
For the first time, we are offering a three-day Max workshop only for high school students ages 15-18. It will take place at the Cycling '74 office in San Francisco, July 27-29 (10:30am-3:30pm).
The application period has ended. No more applications will be accepted at this time.
What is Max?
Max is a visual programming language for interactive audio and video applications used by innovative musicians, artists, and developers. It is a major component of media arts programs at leading universities worldwide. With Max, you can explore basic concepts in digital audio, video, physical computing, and create your own interactive media software, bringing art and technology together. Get more detailed information about Max here.
What Will the Students Learn?
Max (MIDI), MSP (digital audio), and Jitter (video processing) are all part of "Max". The students will learn the basics of each, see how Max is used in many different settings, and get hands-on experience with hardware often used in conjunction with Max. Here is an outline of what to expect:
Morning Intro
Guided Patching Exercise
Individual Exploration
Verbal Group Review (Why doesn't this work? What is this patch for?)
Lunch
Watch short videos of C74 artists and discuss their systems.
Daily Special Activity
Q&A Wrap-up
How Can a Student Apply?
The application should be submitted by June 5th for consideration. If you or your parent/guardian has any questions, please email us or call Erin (415-974-1818 ext. 2#) before submitting the application.
Examples of Work in Max
Click on the images below to learn more. (All image and video copyrights belong to the artists and organizations noted below.)
Science/Research
Dance/Theatre
Please Love Me Premier
Music
Commercial
Game Control
Art Installation
Robotics
Interactive Performance
Live Video
Cost and Benefits
This is a free program. Up to 8 students are selected based on the application process.
Snacks and lunch are provided.
Each student is responsible for his/her transportation to the Cycling '74 office, located 3 blocks south of the Civic Center BART station. Parking is not available.
After completion of the workshop, each student will receive a free copy of Max/MSP/Jitter. The software will be registered in the student's name and cannot be resold.
Orientation
We will offer two 30-minute orientations for students and his or her parent/guardian. Dates to be announced. At the orientation, the Cycling '74 representatives and teachers will meet and discuss the workshop at the Cycling '74 office.
by Lilli Wessling Hart on May 11, 2010
