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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contact: dana@elephantfactory.org ||
Dana Karwas


Sample Class Patches

Class 1 Patches
The obj files are included for you to upload as 3D models

The tracking patch and how to send sound around a room patch can downloaded here


Important Stuff to Download:
To Download Max/MSP Jitter you need to go to the Cycling 74 Homepagehttp://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

The maxobjects site is designed to find objects, patches, applications, etc... from Max universe (Max/MSP, Jitter,...).
maxobjects.com

Interface to Quicktime music architecture
jit.qtmusic

Download the all of the google and mysql objects from publicbeta
http://www.publicbeta.cx/max/





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
nARCHITECTS party house
http://www.narchitects.com/frameset-party%20wall.htm
Living Glass
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/resources/custapps/app_living_glass.asp
more living glass http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/story.php?artid=1705
The Builders Association
http://www.thebuildersassociation.org/flash/flash.html?homepage
Son-O-House
http://www.evdh.net/sonohouse.html
Paul Kaiser+Shelley Eshkar Pedestrian Project
http://www.openendedgroup.com/artworks/pedestrian/pedestrian.htm
The Philips Pavilion: A Good overview of the Xenakis/LeCorbusier/Varese project and its politics
http://www.music.psu.edu/Faculty%20Pages/Ballora/INART55/philips.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/
Living Skins Projects
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/thinktank/livingskins/main.html
Parabolic Speakers which project focused beams of sound.... parabolic speakers
Flong
Flong: Works by Golan Levin and Others
Herbert Brun
Voyager Golden Record
Bitforms Gallery