[maxmsp] [NYC] LEMUR Fall Art/Tech classes begin in September

hm.. does this mean that there will be no more josh jitter classes at  
lemur?  :(

On Aug 29, 2007, at 9:23 PM, Eric Singer wrote:

> LEMUR Fall Classes
>
> LEMUR's Fall Art & Technology classes start in September. All  
> classes take place at LEMURplex, 461 3rd Avenue between 9th and  
> 10th Streets, convenient to the F, G, M and R trains. To sign up or  
> for more information, go to http://lemurplex.org/classes.html or  
> call 718-576-1066.
>
> Also, LEMUR has teamed up with Harvestworks in an additional move  
> to expand educational opportunities in Art & Technology. Moving  
> forward, we will be making you aware of Harvestworks' software- 
> oriented classes (see the second half of this email), which  
> complement LEMUR's hardware-oriented classes.
>
> ***
>
> The Mechanics of Robotics: Using Motors, Solenoids, and Other  
> Devices in Kinetic and Robotic Art
> Sat-Sun, Sept 15-16, 12:00-4:30 pm
> Instructor: Douglas Repetto
>
> A three session introduction to the wide world of motors and
> mechanical systems suitable for use in kinetic and robotic artworks.
> We'll cover the basic motor and solenoid types, including AC, simple
> DC, DC gearhead, stepper and hobby servo. We'll play with examples of
> each type of motor and talk about which ones are suitable where.
> We'll look at some basic mechanical parts and systems like shaft
> collars, slip rings, gears, belts, pulleys, etc. We'll also talk
> about sourcing components, creative reuse of found materials,
> material selection, building for durability, etc. This class will not
> go in depth on motor control or electronics but will mostly focus on
> the electro-mechanical side of robotics.
>
> Required materials: work clothes that you don't mind getting dirty,
> safety glasses
>
> Recommended materials: an old electro-mechanical device (printer,
> scanner, fax machine, blender, something that moves!) for sacrifices,
> charged 12v battery (~5 amp hours - email if you have questions about
> what to get), soldering iron, small hand tools (snips, screw drivers,
> etc)
>
> Cost: $300
>
> ***
>
> Make Your Own Audio/Video Synth: Start Circuit Bending from Scratch
> Sat-Sun, Sept 22-23, 12:00-4:30 pm
> Instructors: Edward Bear
>
> Starting with everything not to touch, burn, or smell, we will  
> intuitively and creatively learn to re-purpose a variety of  
> electronics as creative instruments.  Some call it circuit bending,  
> some call it hacking, some call it recycling.  This two-day,  
> experimentally-driven course will save you precious time tinkering,  
> prevent unforeseen accidents, and turn a recycled DVD player into a  
> custom A/V synthesizer. Even if you have never soldered before, a  
> math free, observation-based analysis connects the dots between the  
> smallest, simplest circuits and complex analogue and digital  
> systems. We will find individual circuits that control radio waves,  
> visible light, heat, sound and motion in VCRs, TVs, computers,  
> printers, tape recorders, children's toys and video cameras. There  
> will be numerous working demonstrations of all basic concepts  
> centered around individual experiments.
>
> Through the careful exploration and manipulation of live circuits,  
> the class aims to produce finished products of unique design  
> including motors and gears, optics and LEDs and additional sensors.  
> We will spend time learning to troubleshoot and test creations.  
> Safe and sturdy fabrication techniques will also be covered.  
> Stability, ergonomics, playability and creativity are all  
> emphasized. The varied and subtle environmental effects on device  
> function after completion will be discussed. All equipment and  
> materials provided, but feel free to bring your own things to open up.
>
> Cost: $300
>
> ***
>
> Building MIDI Music & Video Controllers: Creating a Sensor  
> Instrument with MidiTron
> Mon-Wed, Sept 24-26, 6:30-9:30 pm
> Instructor: Leif Krinkle
>
> Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your fingertips  
> or tapping on a surface to explore a video archive. This is all  
> possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In  
> three sessions, you will design and build a controller to create  
> your art with the easy-to-use MidiTron interface (http:// 
> miditron.com).
>
> Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and Max/ 
> MSP/Jitter (http://cycling74.com/products/maxmsp) programming will  
> also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors or  
> programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and  
> the bulk of the class will be focused on building a working  
> controller that you will take home and begin to create with.  
> Examples of previous project ideas include a shoe that creates  
> notes for each step and a glove that determines lighting cues in a  
> theatrical performance. This is of interest to Artists, Musicians,  
> Dancers, Actors, Engineers, Programmers, Lighting, Sound and  
> Graphic Designers and others.
>
> Cost: $495 including MidiTron & sensors
>
> ***
>
> Microcontroller Progamming for Artists: Introduction to the Arduino  
> System
> Mon-Wed, Oct 1-3, 6:30-9:30 pm
> Instructor: Roberto Osorio-Goenaga
>
> Have you ever wanted to build a robot or an interactive art  
> installation? Have you ever wondered how LEDs, sensors and motors  
> work? Through collaborative exercises and the development of a  
> final project you will learn how to program and prototype with an  
> Arduino microcontroller (http://arduino.cc). This class is geared  
> towards beginners, and no prior knowledge of electronics or  
> programming is required.
>
> This class will demonstrate programming and electronics basics  
> through hands-on microcontroller projects. You will learn digital  
> and analog input and output techniques for controlling motors and  
> interpreting sensors, as well as the programming skills necessary  
> to use these components effectively. We will also explore advanced  
> concepts in interface, motion and display based on student  
> interest. By the end of this class students will have a firm  
> understanding of how microcontrollers, sensors and actuators work  
> and how to utilize these tools in their own creative projects.
>
> Cost: $375 including Arduino board & materials
>
> ***
>
> Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication
> Date TBA (check http://lemurbots.org in Sept.)
> Instructor: Bob Huott
>
> Learn the skills and techniques used to build custom objects using  
> fiberglass and epoxy. Students will get hands-on experience in  
> various stages of the process, starting with sculpting a foam  
> pattern, followed by glass lay-up and final finishing. Materials  
> will include partially completed samples to work with so we can  
> move between stages without waiting for epoxy to cure. Discussion  
> will include ideas on how to integrate sensors, lighting or haptics  
> into any project, and students are encouraged to bring their own  
> project ideas to the class. Bob will also give a brief, inside-out  
> tour of the Bean, his own composite sensor-based musical instrument.
>
> Cost: $115 including materials
>
>
> ===================
>
> Harvestworks Classes
>
> Harvestworks offers small personal classes in our newly designed  
> classroom. Classes classes come with 8hrs of lab time in our  
> computer lab. For inquiries or to sign up call Hans Tammen at  
> 212-431-1130 ext 13.
>
> ===============================
> MULTIMEDIA & VIDEO CLASSES
> ===============================
>
> INTRODUCTION TO FLASH ANIMATION
> Linda Post
> Mondays, Oct 8, 15, 22 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385
> Students will be guidedthrough the flash interface and learn how to  
> create animation, add audio, basic interactivity, and publish  
> animations for the web.
>
> INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO
> Lauren Petty
> A: Wednesdays, Oct 10, 17, 24 - 6:30-9:30pm
> B: Thursdays, Dec 6, 13, 20 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385
> This class will introduce you to the basics of desktop editing  
> using Apple's Final Cut Pro Studio.
>
> INTRODUCTION TO PODCASTING
> Marlon Barrios-Solano
> Fridays, Oct 19, 26 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $220/$285
> How to create a podcast, putting it online, and allow people to  
> subscribe to it.
>
> DYNAMIC WEBSITE TOOL KIT - WEB 2.0 FOR ARTISTS
> Marlon Barrios-Solano
> Fridays, Nov 30, Dec 7, 14 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385
> Participants of this workshop will learn to develop, integrate and
> maintain their own web site using open source digital tools and  
> services available in the internet using blog-style systems capable  
> of rich multimedia integration fed from different  sites and  
> services such as You Tube and Flickr.
>
> DVD PRODUCTION
> Mark Read
> Mondays, Dec 3, 10, 17 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385
> Learn the basics of DVD Production with Apple's powerful DVD Studio  
> Pro.
>
>
> ===============================
> AUDIO CLASSES
> ===============================
>
> INTRODUCTION TO PROTOOLS
> Gisburg Smialek
> A: Tuesdays, Oct 9, 16, 23 - 6:30-9:30pm
> B: Wednesdays, Dec 5, 12, 19 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385
> This hands-on class explores the basics of sound editing using  
> Digidesigns' ProTools 7.
>
> INTRODUCTION TO SURROUND SOUND
> Paul Geluso
> Monday, Oct 22, - 6:30-9:30pm
> $110/$170
> >From monitor setups to DVD authoring, a practical discussion of  
> the software, production techniques and presentation strategies  
> artists need to consider in multichannel sound production.
>
> DESIGNING A CONTROL ROOM FOR YOUR AUDIO STUDIO
> Omid Bürgin
> Monday, Dec 3, 6:30 - 10:30pm
> Special Price: $50
> The Control Room Design lecture is build on sound acoustical  
> principles, it also covers basic listening techniques.
>
> SURROUND SOUND FOR ARTISTS
> Paul Geluso
> Tuesdays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385 + $160 Studio Fee
> In this hands-on class students will explore multichannel sound on  
> their own projects under the guidance of Harvestworks' Chief  
> Engineer Paul Geluso. Includes 4hrs of lab time in our surround  
> sound studio.
>
>
> ===============================
> MAX/MSP/JITTER & INTERACTIVE CLASSES
> ===============================
>
> INTRODUCTION TO MAX/MSP
> Matthew Ostrowski
> A: Thursdays, Oct 11, 18, 25 and Nov 1 - 6:30-9:30pm
> B: Tuesdays, Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, 18
> $430/$490
> This introductory course includes basic programming with Max, MIDI,  
> control, user interfaces, timing objects, and scaling/mapping numbers.
>
> INTERMEDIATE MAX/MSP FOR DJ/VJs
> Matthew Ostrowski
> Tuesdays, Nov 6, 13, 20 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385
> This course for students at an intermediate level will take the  
> class through the creation of a basic DJ/VJ patch, with an emphasis  
> on program architecture and assembling an efficient system.
>
> LFOs IN MAX/MSP
> Peter McCullough
> Wednesday, Nov 7 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $110/$170
> Envelope followers and LFOs (low frequency oscillators) have a  
> broad applicability for a range of processes from feedback delay to  
> synthesis to granular sampling, and this class will discuss how to  
> incorporate these processes into your patches.
>
> INTRODUCTION TO JITTER
> Matthew Ostrowski
> Thursdays, Nov 8, 15, 29 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $325/$385
> The course will be in the format of a hands-on workshop to get Max  
> users familiar with the Jitter object system.
>
> SPATIALIZATION IN MAX/MSP
> Zachary Seldess
> Fridays, Nov 9, 16 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $220/$280
> This class will explore the design of performance and authoring  
> tools for real-time multi-channel sound spatialization using Max/ 
> MSP/Jitter.
>
> THE WII AS AN INTERFACE FOR PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION
> Curtis Bahn
> Saturday, Nov 10, noon - 6pm
> $220/$280
> This basic class will explore the popular Wii controller as an  
> incredibly powerful physical interface for interactive performance,  
> and as a tool for exploring more complex relationships mapped  
> between media and the body.
>
> FEEDBACK IN MAX/MSP - USING THE BEAST
> Peter McCullough
> Wednesday, Nov 14 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $110/$170
> Feedback is the dreaded enemy of live sound engineers and DSP  
> programmers, but when properly controlled it also offers enormous  
> potential for sound transformation.
>
> FASTER PROGRAMMING IN MAX
> Adam Kendall
> Monday, Nov 19 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $110/$170
> This workshop focuses on techniques to save programming time, to  
> make patches easier to reuse in mutliple projects.
>
> MAX/MSP FOR JITTERISTS
> Zachary Seldess
> Wednesdays, Nov 21, 28 - 6:30-9:30pm
> $220/$280
> This class, intended for jitter artists, will explore various  
> methods of using audio to drive, process, and generally mess with  
> your jitter patches.
>
> Please note that Harvestworks' students in this field are eligible  
> for Cycling 74's educational discount on purchasing Max/MSP and  
> Jitter.
>
> ===============================
> CLASSES FOR TEENS
> ===============================
>
> MUSIC PRODUCTION CAMP FOR TEENS
> Gisburg Smialek
> Saturdays Oct 20 through Dec 15 (except Nov 24) - 10am-1pm
> $850 + $75 for the membership
> Students will spend 8 days in the recording studio - writing  
> lyrics, performing or directing, playing, recording, editing,  
> mixing and producing a CD or performance.
>
> MAKING A MOVIE! - CAMP FOR TEENS
> Mark Read
> Saturdays and Sundays, Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 - 10am - 4pm
> Cost: $1000 + $75 for the membership
> Students will spend 3 weekends creating a movie - writing the  
> script, filming the movie, and editing it onto a DVD.
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