Sound Image Architecture
Wed. 6:30 - 9:30 Harvestworks
This course is designed for architects and designers interested in interactive programming and presentation, composers and visual artists interested in architecture as a means of artistic expression, and anyone interested in the connections between architecture and the arts. No previous experience with Max/MSP/Jitter required. The class will focus on creating, controlling and manipulating interactive architecture. It will feature an introduction to programming with Jitter Open GL and interfacing with physical and aural environments via Max/MSP.
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Dana Karwas and Liubo Borissov


Class 1:
Max/MSP/Jitter
To Download Max/MSP Jitter you need to go to the Cycling 74 Website http://www.Cycling74.com
Download and install Max/MSP first, then install Jitter
You can download a free version for a 30 day trial.
PC or Mac is fine, make sure to check to see which version works with your operating system
Max/MSP Download
Jitter Download

Class Patches
Right click this file to save it to your computer
Example Part1 Patches
Example Part2 Patches


Class 2:

-Uploading and downloading from the web to Max/MSP/Jitter with the jit.uldl object
-Using jit.uldl to texture 3d models.
-Using the googleimg object to get information and images from google searches.
-Importing 3D obj files into Max/MSP/Jitter
-Using sound input to control the parameters of a 3D obj file.
The obj files are included in the patch download below.

Class Patches
Right click this file to save it to your computer
Example Patches Class 2
The obj files are included for you to upload as 3D models


Class 3:

"what does a building sound like?"
-Input devices, camera tracking, motion tracking
-Spectral Analysis
-Soundscraper Project
-Jit NurbsParticles
-freeSTYLE pulling text messages and picture messages into Max/MSP/Jitter

Class Links

blur building by diller and scofidio
http://www.designboom.com/eng/funclub/dillerscofidio.html
symphonic house
http://www.symphonichouse.com/#
Le Monte Young and the MELA Foundation
http://melafoundation.org/main.htm
The Builders Association
http://www.thebuildersassociation.org/flash/flash.html?homepage
Son-O-House
http://www.evdh.net/sonohouse.html
Hypersonic Sound
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/audio/1279591.html
make anything
http://www.makingthings.com/
http://www.makingthings.com/products/products.htm
Phidgets
http://phidgets.com/
Iannis Xenakis
http://www.iannis-xenakis.org/english/bio.html
Integral Art
http://www.integral-art.de/english/integralart.html
Passing Glances
http://www.mee.tcd.ie/~moriwaki/passing/
textually.org
http://www.textually.org/
Good Max Objects Ref Site
http://www.maxobjects.com/
handheld
http://www.poserclub.com/handheld/