Course Catalogue
Creative WebDev with Processing.js Starting in 3 weeks — June 5, 2012Since 2001, the Processing programming language has made coding easier for the novice programmer to use powerful audio and video libraries. Built on the Java programming language, Processing “sketches” can be embedded in a Java applet and accessed via a web browser and the Java browser plugin. In 2008, John Resig ported Processing to the Javascript language, which replaced the need for the Java plugin with the canvas element in HTML and the Javascript language. This provides a wealth of tools that can help transform static webpages, into interactive web applications, rivaling those written in “native” code (like C++).
Max/MSP/Jitter Starting in 1 month — June 18, 2012Max/MSP is a graphical programming environment, where you create your own software using a visual toolkit of objects, and connect them together with patch cords. This introductory course includes MIDI, alternative controllers, user interfaces, and timing objects, as well as controlling audio samples and hard disk recording with MSP. This is an introductory course, and no prior experience with MAX/MSP or computer programing is required.
Visual Scripting in Arduino Starting in 1 month — June 19, 2012The Visual Scripting for Arduino course will provide a novel introduction to both scripting and microcontrollers. We'll provide an introduction to programming fundamentals (variables, iteration, conditionals, booleans, and tree structures) and directly apply those lessons to basic electronics fundamentals. We'll be building simple data capture circuits with Arduino as well as harnessing Firefly's built-in tools for data capture through sound, image and video capture. We'll then be using Firefly to control a variety of outputs.
No software investment required.
No prior experience with coding or electronics required.
Music and Mobile Computing for iOS Starting in 2 months — July 10, 2012This workshop explores the potential for music creation, performance,
and experience on increasingly pervasive mobile computing platforms,
such as smartphones and tablet computers. In-depth technical
instruction on audio application development for iPhone, iPod Touch,
and iPad devices, will be complemented by group discussion of
aesthetic and design considerations in mobile computing. The workshop
will be focused on an individual project for each participant, taking
a mobile musical application/experience/artwork/etc. from conception
and design to implementation and iteration.
Music and Mobile Computing for iOS Starting in 2 months — July 10, 2012This workshop explores the potential for music creation, performance,
and experience on increasingly pervasive mobile computing platforms,
such as smartphones and tablet computers. In-depth technical
instruction on audio application development for iPhone, iPod Touch,
and iPad devices, will be complemented by group discussion of
aesthetic and design considerations in mobile computing. The workshop
will be focused on an individual project for each participant, taking
a mobile musical application/experience/artwork/etc. from conception
and design to implementation and iteration.
Immersive Audio Environments for Composition & Simulation 4 weeks ago— April 21, 2012This 2 day workshop will explore techniques for creating immersive 3D audio environments for composition and acoustic simulation. There will be a survey of spatialization techniques including ambisonics, traditional amplitude panning, VBAP, binaural/transaural, and wave field synthesis. Methods for creating new and uniquely spatial audio environments will also be discussed.
Immersive Audio Environments for Composition & Simulation 10 months ago— July 16, 2011This 2 day workshop will explore techniques for creating immersive 3D audio environments for composition and acoustic simulation. There will be a survey of spatialization techniques including ambisonics, traditional amplitude panning, VBAP, binaural/transaural, and wave field synthesis. Methods for creating new and uniquely spatial audio environments will also be discussed.
Audio Synthesis in iOS 11 months ago— June 28, 2011High-level synthesis systems like PD, SuperCollider, Max/MSP are wonderful and powerful tools. However, they create a layer of mystery between the artist and the actual audio data they generate. Getting our hands dirty and synthesizing audio from the ground up -- working with the raw audio stream -- is a deeply empowering and liberating experience. It allows us to experiment with techniques we’d never considered before, and gives us a new window in to the nature of sound. Using just enough knowledge to be dangerous, we can create a huge range of never-heard-before sounds. In this class, we’ll set up a sandbox for experimentation with low-level audio generation in iOS, make some terrifying noises, and have a brief introduction to the STK synthesis library.
Intellectual Impropriety – Electronic Music Composition Workshop 2 years ago— November 13, 2010This is an exploratory workshop on composition of experimental electronic music. Specifically, the goal of this weekend intensive workshop is to give students a basic practical understanding of select tools and techniques for the composition of sample-based electroacoustic music. Sampling will be discussed in its widest possible musical definition (including how it may change the nature of musical creativity and how it relates to politics).
Spatial Sound with SuperCollider Workshop 2 years ago— October 19, 2010This workshop is for musicians, composers, researchers, sound artists, and programmers who would like to gain a greater understanding of modern spatial techniques implemented in a state of the art music programming environment. While experience with SuperCollider is a huge advantage, we'll start with installation and go from there, albeit quickly. Participants should have at least some familiarity with programming. This workshop was designed for Mac and Linux users.
ViceVerse Workshops: Ableton Live and A/V Feedback 2 years ago— April 29, 2010ViceVerse and GAFFTA will be presenting two workshops on Thursday, April 29th. The first will be an Intro to Ableton Live presented by Goran Simonoski and the second is led by Incredible Bob and will pertain to audio/video feedback techniques.
Visual Scripting in Arduino Starting in 1 month — June 19, 2012The Visual Scripting for Arduino course will provide a novel introduction to both scripting and microcontrollers. We'll provide an introduction to programming fundamentals (variables, iteration, conditionals, booleans, and tree structures) and directly apply those lessons to basic electronics fundamentals. We'll be building simple data capture circuits with Arduino as well as harnessing Firefly's built-in tools for data capture through sound, image and video capture. We'll then be using Firefly to control a variety of outputs.
No software investment required.
No prior experience with coding or electronics required.
Max/MSP/Jitter Starting in 1 month — June 18, 2012Max/MSP is a graphical programming environment, where you create your own software using a visual toolkit of objects, and connect them together with patch cords. This introductory course includes MIDI, alternative controllers, user interfaces, and timing objects, as well as controlling audio samples and hard disk recording with MSP. This is an introductory course, and no prior experience with MAX/MSP or computer programing is required.
GLSL with Tarik Barri 3 weeks ago— April 28, 2012In this class I'll be teaching how to make computer generated visuals really sexy looking. You can do all kinds of things in realtime like adding glow, blur, noise, transforming 3d shapes, or any number of visual effects that you may want to invent yourself. One of the most effective ways to get this done is by using shader languages like GLSL. It is a technique that for some reason is often overlooked, resulting in most realtime visuals being much less precise, beautiful and effective than they could be with the kind graphics cards that we have in our computers these days.
Processing 101 1 month ago— April 7, 2012Processing seeks to ruin the careers of talented designers by tempting them away from their usual tools and into the world of programming and computation. Similarly the project is designed to turn engineers and computer scientists to less gainful employment as artists and designers.
TouchDesigner for Video Performance 2 months ago— March 20, 2012TouchDesigner is a high-level real-time video programming environment, with hardware-accelerated 3d and 2d graphics generation and manipulation tools, flexible data handling, and a plethora of I/O options.
Visualizing and Mapping Data 3 months ago— February 7, 2012This four-day workshop will follow the lifecycle of data, from its raw collection to preparation and presentation for the web. We'll explore where geographic data originates, how it's transformed to work online, how to see it flow and move, and finally how to publish a view into that data to the web with simple browser-based tools. We'll work with data from Twitter and OpenStreetMap, push it through filters and viewers, and publish it to the open web.
Real-time Video Manipulation in Quartz Composer 4 months ago— January 10, 2012Quartz Composer is a visual programming environment (like maxMSP, PD,
vvvv, etc.) which comes with Mac OS X. It is designed for creating
real-time, interactive video and graphics. It is particularly useful
for quickly prototyping and experimenting with interactive video art
installations and performances. In this workshop, we will learn to create and manipulate 2D and 3D
graphics, interact with hardware ranging from webcams to the Kinect to
midi hardware, and move video through the Mac OS system for
integration with VJing, gaming, and other applications. We will also
build a conceptual foundation for working with the graphics
processor--the video card--which has a different programming model
than the sequential model of traditional programming. Mac OS X is required to run Quartz Composer. No prior programming
experience is required for this workshop.
Introduction to TouchDesigner for Projection Mapping 8 months ago— October 1, 2011TouchDesigner is a high-level real-time video programming environment, with hardware-accelerated 3d and 2d graphics generation and manipulation tools, flexible data handling, and a plethora of I/O options.
Processing 101 9 months ago— August 2, 2011No previous programming experience required. Programming is the creative process of controlling computation for the purposes of expression. Processing is an electronic sketchbook that facilitates rapid development and exploration of programmatic ideas. It is also a medium particularly well-suited to working with visual ideas about iteration, scale, mechanical reproduction, and interaction.
openFrameworks Course cancelled by Zach Lieberman 11 months ago— June 10, 2011Logistics: Dates: This class was cancelled by Zach Lieberman, We apologize for the change. Saturday & Sunday, June 11th – 12th Times: 10am – 4pm Course Length: 12 hours weekend intensive Cost: $20/instruction hour, $240 total, $216 for GAFFTA Members Location: GAFFTA, 998 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 Participants must have a some basic [...]
Processing 200: Data Visualization 12 months ago— May 24, 2011We're going to take a look behind the scenes at how interactive visualization software is designed and built. We'll use Processing for ease of sketching and testing so you should be up and running and familiar with its basic operations.
We'll begin with a little bit of theory and an overview of the tools,
people and companies out there in the field. We'll then transition
into a more hands-on workshop where you'll start to code with a simple data
set (one you've brought or one we find together). The skills and
processes covered will be applicable to all programming languages and
interactive graphics environments.
Data Visualization / Digital Cartography 1 year ago— April 16, 2011Data Visualization / Digital Cartography Instructor: Sha Hwang Course Description: This workshop will introduce the basic tools and techniques required to make custom interactive maps for the web in HTML and Javascript. We will focus on Polymaps, a Javascript mapping library developed by Stamen and SimpleGeo. Together, we will move from making simple interactive maps [...]
Processing 101 1 year ago— April 12, 2011Processing 101 is an introductory-level workshop that explores the creative potential behind Processing, a free and revolutionary programming environment that enables users to create interactive, dynamic, computer-based tools, projects, and art. Participants will explore creative programming in a project-based, collaborative learning environment. They will cover Processing-specific syntax, as well general programming concepts. This course is [...]
October Weekend Intensive: Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing 2 years ago— October 16, 2010Now giving up your weeknights can’t stop you from delving into the world of visual tech delights! Gray Area Foundation for the Arts is now offering a weekend intensive of the popular Creative Coding workshop. Classes will be held 12pm-6pm : Saturday — October 16th Sunday — October 17th Registration: Creative Coding Workshop Non-Member Registration [...]
August Weekend Intensive: Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing 2 years ago— August 21, 2010Now giving up your weeknights can’t stop you from delving into the world of visual tech delights! Gray Area Foundation for the Arts is now offering a weekend intensive of the popular Creative Coding workshop. 8/21 & 8/22 classes are postponed to: Saturday — October 16th Sunday — October 17th Register here: http://www.gaffta.org/2010/08/19/october-weekend-intensive-creative-coding-an-introduction-to-processing/ Instructor: Chandler [...]
Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing 2 years ago— February 23, 2010Creative Coding: An Introduction to Processing is an introductory-level, project-based workshop that explores the potential of
Processing, a free and revolutionary programming environment that enables users to create interactive, dynamic, computer-based tools, projects, and art.
Kinect for Unity 3D 2 months ago— March 3, 2012This workshop will cover how to use Kinect with Unity. Examples that include hand tracking, skeleton tracking and multi-player will be covered. Javascript, Boo or C# are helpful but not required. This is an introductory course which will also cover the basics of the Unity environment. Starting from install and hacking the device, if you have never worked with Kinect, but have wanted to, this is a great way to get started. The class is Mac focused but compatible with Windows as well. We will create a simple game during the duration of the workshop using a Natural User Interface. Basic design principles behind Natural User Interfaces are discussed as well. Unity is free from Unity3D.com.
Arduino 101 3 months ago— February 25, 2012Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform intended for artists designers, hobbyists and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. This basic workshop will introduce participants to the Arduino and its programing environment. Participants will also learn how to use wide variety of sensors and actuators. Each participant leave with the tools needed to begin building their own interactive projects at home. No prior experience with electronics or programing is required. All materials and fees are included. Limited space available.
Breakneck Prototyping With Microsoft Kinect and Pure Data 10 months ago— July 9, 2011Experiment with a variety of methodologies to create robust and complex interactive environments (games, installations, time/motion based etudes, etc.). There will be a lecture portion to the class giving an overview of precedent in computer vision, game art, mapping and re-mediation. No prior experience with programming necessary.
Arduino 101 1 year ago— April 2, 2011Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Instructor: Matt Ganucheau Description: Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform intended for artists designers, hobbyists and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. This basic [...]
Soft Circuitry w/ LilyPad 1 year ago— April 2, 2011Soft Circuitry will cover the basics of electricity, circuitry building and the techniques and materials used to make soft circuits. Workshop participants will be given a historical overview of wearables in the context of fashion, art, and technology. Students will be given project-based instruction on basic circuitry and will construct soft circuits using conductive thread [...]
openFrameworks and Arduino Workshop 1 year ago— November 21, 2010A workshop to learn how to create physically interactive applications using Arduino and openFrameworks. We'll explore how openFrameworks and C++ work and how they can communicate with Arduino applications and devices. Students will learn some of the basics of how the Arduino and openFrameworks platforms work, learn to how to connect the two, and then get started working with two of them to start making applications that can react to physical input and the make physical feedback using buttons, knobs, servos, LEDs, and computer vision.
April Soft Circuit Workshop! 2 years ago— April 17, 2010Soft Circuit is a two-day workshop that will cover basics of wearable technology. Students will be given project-based instruction on basic circuitry and will construct soft circuits using conductive thread and fabric. No prior experience with electronics or sewing required. All materials and fees are included.
Soft Circuit Workshop: Grace Kim 2 years ago— February 6, 2010Soft Circuit will cover basics of wearable technology. Workshop participants will be given an overview of the history of wearables in the context of fashion, art, and technology. Instructor Grace Kim will share basic sewing and embroidery techniques and tips on how to repurpose everyday sewing procedure for use in wearables projects. Students will be given project-based instruction on basic circuitry and will construct soft circuits using conductive thread and fabric. No prior experience with electronics or sewing required. All materials and fees are included.
Creative WebDev with Processing.js Starting in 3 weeks — June 5, 2012Since 2001, the Processing programming language has made coding easier for the novice programmer to use powerful audio and video libraries. Built on the Java programming language, Processing “sketches” can be embedded in a Java applet and accessed via a web browser and the Java browser plugin. In 2008, John Resig ported Processing to the Javascript language, which replaced the need for the Java plugin with the canvas element in HTML and the Javascript language. This provides a wealth of tools that can help transform static webpages, into interactive web applications, rivaling those written in “native” code (like C++).
Building Augmented Reality Apps with Layar 4 months ago— January 24, 2012Together, we will move from learning the basics of how users interact with AR apps, to the kinds of content one can put in the application, to best practices and non-linear storytelling and exploring the possibilities of real-world ubiquitous computing experiences. Working together in a project-based format students are invited to explore the creative possibilities of this technology, including subversive reality tourism, peer to peer content sharing, open-ended storytelling, hidden local narratives, interactive art, ambient games and more.
Digital Cartography, Interactive Mapping, and Data Visualization 6 months ago— November 19, 2011This workshop will introduce the basic tools and techniques required to make custom interactive maps for the web in HTML and Javascript. We will focus on Polymaps, a Javascript mapping library developed by Stamen and SimpleGeo. Together, we will move from making simple interactive maps towards designing custom cartography and visualizing geographic data.
CreativeWebDev with Processing.js 7 months ago— October 25, 2011Since 2001, the Processing programming language has made coding easier for the novice programmer to use powerful audio and video libraries. Built on the Java programming language, Processing “sketches” can be embedded in a Java applet and accessed via a web browser and the Java browser plugin. In 2008, John Resig ported Processing to the Javascript language, which replaced the need for the Java plugin with the canvas element in HTML and the Javascript language. This provides a wealth of tools that can help transform static webpages, into interactive web applications, rivaling those written in “native” code (like C++).
Introduction to openFrameworks: From Beginning to Launching a Mobile Application 8 months ago— September 6, 2011This is an introduction to using openFrameworks, a cross-platform C++ library for creative coding. In this class, you will be taken from the first steps of installing openFrameworks, all the way to launching an interactive mobile application. Because openFrameworks is a powerful open source tool designed to simplify building creative applications, it has rapidly become one of the tools of choice for a new era of creative designers. This class is for artists, designers and hackers alike, beginners should not be afraid to join.
HTML5 1 year ago— May 7, 2011Peter Lubbers teaches an intense course all about HTML5.
Let’s face it, the notion of art is evolving rapidly and the tools to create art are becoming more and more powerful. Our Creative Technology Studies (CTS) program is designed for those interested in learning the skills necessary to code, hack, and solder your dreams together.
Our CTS certification encompasses a total of 24 hours of core curriculum + 24 classroom hours in your emphasis. Choose between one of four emphases: Sound Emphasis, Visual Emphasis, Physical Interaction and Web Emphasis.
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