Courses

Description

This course focuses on practical tools for processing data that might be part of some artwork or music composition. We use/learn the Python Notebook stack (NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib) to analyze, synthesize and transform sounds, images, movies, and other sensor data (e.g., EMG, IMU, screen-time activity logs, radio telescope data). Students create notebooks and write Python for homework and for their final project.

The concepts and algorithms explored include the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT), the Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT), Sonification, the Phase Vocoder (PV), Sinusoidal Modeling, Digital Filters, Linear regression, Basic Machine Learning, and more (or less) depending on the pace we keep. We won't go deep into the mathematics of all this, but I will talk about it and if you are interested, we can go there.

For the first 5-7 weeks we will assign programming homework and readings. After that, each student will work on a final project while lectures refocus on challenges that come up in projects.

Description

Computational systems of rules, relationships, and behaviors can extend traditional art and design practices or support new creative workflows. We will explore the creation of computational systems for visual art and design. We will use creative coding platforms and algorithms to create visual works that are flexible, dynamic, and generative. In the process, we will touch on the design philosophy and abstractions of existing creative coding platforms and examine methods to create alternatives. Students learn basic approaches to modify creative programming languages and frameworks or develop new software interfaces for visual expression. Technical production will be complemented by readings on computational art and design theory.

Description

This course explores human-computer interfaces, communication schemes, and mapping strategies in the context of audio software development. It also introduces audio and audio programming. We explore high- and low-level aspects of interactive control of musical systems by designing and using digital musical instruments (DMI) and tools. Topics include graphical user interface (GUI), tangible user interface (TUI), essential audio synthesis and processing techniques, and considerations of embedded audio systems. Each student is guided through stages of development such as sketching, research, prototyping, implementation, and performance and then demonstrates their open-source software.

Description

Introduction to Transmodal Continuum. n-dimensional conceptions of space (and form) after Riemann. Scalar, vector, and tensor fields and beyond. Digital, physical, biological, and neurophysiological considerations in the poetics of the very small. Models of morphogenetic and evolutionary developmental emergence. World making and ontology.

Description

Trans Architectures: The Pantopicon, Habitable Cinema, and Invisible Architectures. Multi-agent systems: Implementation of morphogenetic and developmental models of emergence. Design and implementation of everted virtual environments and eversive Worldmaking. Locative Worldmaking: linking locative media, online worlds, tracked/sensed space, and eversive virtual environments.

Description

First quarter of general purpose computing for computer music applications. Topics include: music synthesis using computer programs, and score input programs.

Description

Second quarter of a three-quarter sequence course concentrates on multi-track recording, mixing, digital signal processing, and studio based composition

Description

Special projects for selected students. Offered in conjunction with selected industrial and research under direct faculty supervision. Prior departmental approval required.

Description

Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member in the department. Offers an opportunity to qualified students to undertake independent research or work in a group laboratory in digital media arts and technology.

MAT 502

Teaching in MAT

1-4 units

Instructor: TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

29058

Description

Hands on practical approach to composition, improvisation, critique, refinement, and research dedicated to live performance.

Open to laptops, new interfaces for artistic expression, audiovisual art, live coding, local and/or wide area networked performance, interactive dance, music for acoustic and electronic instruments, performance art, trans-categorical live performance, etc.

Prerequisite: graduate standing in MAT or Music or consent of instructor; students are expected to contribute some combination of technical development, composition, and/or performance skills. Optionally, take in conjunction with independent study for related research.

We will prepare one structured improvisation for the entire group and several smaller pieces according to our resources. Will discuss many potential venues on and off campus for events.

MAT 594H

Special Topics in Multimedia Engineering, Visual Arts or Electronic Music.

1-4 units

Instructor: Y. Visell

TR

3:30-4:45pm

GIRV 2120

58461

MAT 594X

Special Topics in Multimedia Engineering, Visual Arts or Electronic Music.

1-4 units

Instructor: F. Offert

T

3-5:50pm

Phelps 6206C

66035

Description

A weekly writing, theory and guest lectures seminar, focused on research topics of interest to the wide fields at the intersection of media arts and technology. The seminar is organized in topical modules, covering writing methodologies, media theory, philosophy and critique.

MAT 596

Directed Research

2-12 units

Instructor: Use specific instructor code

TBD

TBD

TBD

29116

MAT 597

Individual Study, PhD exams

1-12 units

Instructor: Use specific instructor code

TBD

TBD

TBD

29124

MAT 598

Master's Thesis/Project Research

1-12 units

Instructor: Use specific instructor code

TBD

TBD

TBD

29132

MAT 599

PhD Dissertation Research and Preparation

1-12 units

Instructor: Use specific instructor code

TBD

TBD

TBD

29140