Max/MSP (Jasmine Guffond)
Module code
M-JP-MXP
Curricular domain
Profile, extension and depth: Practical and Theoretical Classes
Credits
4
Group size
6 to 8 students
Number of course weeks
10
Class duration
One 120-minute lesson per week
Total contact hours
20 hours
Study load
72 hours
Form / content / level
Prerequisites
Students who are admitted to the second year Jazz & Pop or Composition for Film and Theatre. This subject can only be followed on-campus.
Competencies
Aims
Understanding the fundamentals of digital sound sythesis software MaxMSP. The learning process includes fundamental elements for object oriented programming in MaxMSP, sound science, and sound synthesis.
Relation to other modules
Related to the main subject, production.
Content
Max/MSP is a powerful digital tool for musicians, composers and sound artists alike to create tailor-made sound and sound-infrastructure from scratch.
Through play and exposure, this course will offer acclimatization with the program’s possibilities to produce and manipulate sound. We’ll familiarize ourselves with the basic infrastructure and functioning of the program and explore examples of its use.
An introduction to Max/MSP introduces the student to many fundamental aspects of music technology infrastructure and the science of sound, as well as some basic programming elements. This can be helpful in many other contexts.
Although the program allows you to generate digital sound within a Max/MSP 'patch,' you can also use the software in combination with external elements like voice, or other instruments, making is useful for any student to explore this topic.
Mode(s) of instruction
Online Group classes.
Material & Tools
Students are required to use their own laptop. Participants will receive a temporary license of Max/MSP during the duration of the course.
Student activity
n/a
Examination and assessment
Mode(s) of assessment
Assessment by the instructor at the end of the module.
Criteria
Students should have mastered the elements described under Contents.
Pass requirements
The student has completed this module if being awarded a minimum grade of 5.5.
Examination procedure
Students are assessed at the end of the module. The assessments comprise evaluations of students' performance during the lessons and on any assignments given.
Resit options
Module summary
Basic introduction to Max/MSP. Max/MSP is a powerful digital tool for musicians, composers and sound artists alike to create tailor-made sound and sound-infrastructure from scratch.