Lilli Wessling Hart

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.

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

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:

 should be submitted by June 5th for consideration. If you or your parent/guardian has any questions, 

Click on the images below to learn more. (All image and video copyrights belong to the artists and organizations noted below.)

We will offer two 30-minute orientations for students and his or her parent/guardian. 

 At the orientation, the Cycling '74 representatives and teachers will meet and discuss the workshop at the Cycling '74 office.

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.

 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:

Verbal Group Review (Why doesn't this work? What is this patch for?)

Watch short videos of C74 artists and discuss their systems.

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.

This is a free program. Up to 8 students are selected based on the application process.

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.

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.


Summer Max Workshop for High-School Students