Interactive Technology 1

This subject is not offered in 2012.

120 hours.

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INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 is designed to develop skills the technical and conceptual process of creating computer based interactive systems for installations and performance.
The subject involves twelve lectures introducing the conceptual and technical aspects of Max5.

On completing this subject students will have:
• interactive audio design and composition using keyboard based interaction and vision based interaction.

Interactive design demonstration 1 - Students will demonstrate basic audio synthesis using computer keyboard interaction 25% (1000 words equivalent). Due week 4
Interactive design demonstration 2 - Students demonstrate basic audio playback using computer keyboard interaction 25% (1000 words equivalent). Due Mid semester
Interactive design demonstration 3 - Students demonstrate basic audio playback and effects and using computer keyboard interaction 25% (1000 words equivalent). Due end of Semester
Interactive design demonstration 4 - Students will demonstrate basic audio playback and effects and using computer vision based interaction 25% (1000 words equivalent). Due end of Semester
Hurdle requirements: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject students will be able to:
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments;
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist.