The Art & Technology Education Coalition is a partnership between Lemur (http://lemurbots.org/ ), Harvestworks (http://harvestworks.org ) and 3rd Ward (http://3rdward.com ).  These organizations have teamed up to broaden our collective offering of art & technology classes, with each organization focusing on its strengths.  In addition, they will soon be offering special courses with a series of related subjects taught at their three facilities. There will be discounts for taking multiple classes at any of the facilities. LEMUR's classes will focus on electronics, sensors, robotics, microcontrollers and performance. Harvestworks' classes will focus on interactive and multimedia software including a range of Max/MSP and Jitter classes with varied subjects and skill levels. 3rd Ward's classes will focus on fabrication and design, including woodworking, metalworking, welding, screenprinting, textile design and design software. Below are the listings of the courses that The Art & Technology Education Coalition will be offering.

*** Building MIDI Music & Video Controllers: Creating a Sensor Instrument with MidiTron, Level 1 & 2 Level 1: Sat-Sun 1/26, 1/27, 12:00-4:30 pm Level 2: Sat-Sun 2/2, 2/3, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Leif Krinkle Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your fingertips or tapping on a surface to explore video. This is all possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In these classes, you will design and build a controller to create your art with the easy-to-use MidiTron interface (http://miditron.com ). Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and Max/MSP/Jitter (http://cycling74.com/products/maxmsp) programming will also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors or programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and the bulk of Level 1 will be focused on building a working controller that you will take home and begin to create with. Examples of previous project ideas include a shoe that creates notes for each step and a glove that determines lighting cues in a theatrical performance. In Level 2, we will delve deeper into using Max and other programs with MidiTron, connecting output devices (LEDs, robotics, etc.), gaining a better understanding of sensor electronics and other higher-level skills, as well as shoring up knowledge learned in Level 1 Level I: $495 including MidiTron & sensors Level 2: $330 including additional lab kit items *** Microcontroller Progamming for Artists: Introduction to the Arduino System, Level 1 & 2 Level 1: Sat-Sun 2/9, 2/10, 12:00-4:30 pm Level 2: Sat-Sun 2/16, 2/17, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Roberto Osorio-Goenaga Have you ever wanted to build a robot or an interactive art installation? Have you ever wondered how LEDs, sensors and motors work? Through collaborative exercises and the development of a final project you will learn how to program and prototype with an Arduino microcontroller (http://arduino.cc). This class is geared towards beginners, and no prior knowledge of electronics or programming is required. This class will demonstrate programming and electronics basics through hands-on microcontroller projects. You will learn digital and analog input and output techniques for controlling motors and interpreting sensors, as well as the programming skills necessary to use these components effectively. By the end of Level 1, students will have a firm understanding of how microcontrollers, sensors and actuators work and how to utilize these tools in their own creative projects. Past students who have taken the original course have been eager to keep going and learn more about the Arduino. Therefore, we are now offering a consecutive Level 2 course. In Level 2, we will go beyond basic functionality and deeper into the Arduino programming language. We will also explore advanced concepts in interface, motion and display based on student interest. Level 1: $375 including Arduino board & materials Level 2: $300 *** Video Tracking in Jitter: Expert Video Tracking for Sound and Video Control Sat-Sun 3/1, 3/2, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Joshua Goldberg Learn how to use Jitter to manipulate audio and video using video camera information.  We will discuss how to set up a video tracking installation, how to use the software for simple and more complicated installs, and alternative methods.  An understanding of Max is required. Cost: $300 *** Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication Mondays 2/4, 2/11, 6:30-9:30 pm Instructor: Bob Huott Learn the skills and techniques for building custom composite objects from Kevlar, carbon fiber and fiberglass. Students will get hands-on experience in various stages of the process, including patterns and molds, lay-up and final finishing. Discussion will include ideas on how to integrate sensors, lighting or haptics into any project, and students are encouraged to bring their own project ideas.  The class will now be in two sessions to offer more hands-on work and time to finish with a completed project (choice of custom laptop armor or handmade lamp). Bob will also give a brief, inside-out tour of the Bean, his own composite sensor-based musical instrument. Composites are a messy business so please dress appropriately: painting clothes or smock and long sleeved shirt. *** Ableton Live for Performers: Integrating Live Computer Electronics Into Contemporary Performance Tuesdays 2/26, 3/4, 3/18, 6:30-9:30 pm (note skipped date 3/11) Instructor: Todd Reynolds Presenting applications in Live for practicing, improvising, composing and performing, the seminar will be both comprehensive as well as specific to accomodate the needs of each musician with regard to computer music experience and creative intention. Participants will leave with an introductory yet thorough understanding of computer music possibilities and advantages. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops and a set of earbuds or headphones and some way of getting sound directly into their computer, whether through an internal microphone, an external microphone or an instrument and audio interface. Most laptops come equipped at least with an internal microphone, and if not, some method will be provided if requested. Cost: $300 *** Pyrotronics: Pyrotechnics & Control for Artists Thursdays 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 6:30-9:30 pm Instructor: Eric Singer A practical guide for artists interested in working with and controlling fire, especially in sculptural contexts. It will focus on working with propane, though other fuels and materials will be discussed as well. Topics covered will include safety, fuel properties, flame port and pilot construction, electronic controls, interfaces for programming and sequencing, valves and solenoids, ignition techniques and more. Cost: $300 *** Art of Light: Controlling LEDs, EL Wire and Other Lighting Elements with Microprocessors Sat-Sun 2/23, 2/24, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Leif Krinkle Explore the possibilities and technicalities of controlling LEDs and other lighting elements to create lighting effects for your next design. First, we will cover the proper ways of powering, wiring and soldering LEDs, electroluminescent wire and cold cathode tubes. Second, we will learn how to control brightness, animate lighting sequences through analog and digital means, such as transistors, relays and timing circuits. Third, we will discuss the software, hardware, electronics and techniques used in persistence of vision (POV) displays, led matrices and computer controlled lighting systems. Requirements: Arduino 1 or working knowledge of Arduino programming. Students are expected to bring an Arduino board (or other microcontroller system) with them Cost: $375 including lab kit with an array of lighting elements *** Sensors for Dancers: Wireless Sound and Video Control Through Movement Wednesdays 2/13. 2/20. 2/27, 6:30-9:30 pm Instructor: Eric Singer This class will introduce sensor technology to dancers and others interested in controlling audio and video using movement. Students will learn to use the new MidiTron Wireless interface (http://miditron.com), wire and connect motion sensors (bend, flex, distance, acceleration, etc.) and control sound and video on computer. The interface and sensors can be integrated into costumes and body suits, allowing wireless freedom of movement while tracking body position and motion. No prior knowledge of electronics or programming is required for this class. You will start from scratch, learning the basic concepts required to accomplish the class goals. You will leave with the tools to do basic work in sensor-based multimedia control and a strong foundation for going further. Two price options are being offered. Students wishing to purchase an interface and sensors may choose Option 1. This includes the MidiTron Wireless interface at a $100 discount, plus an assortment of sensors. Option 2 does not include the MidiTron Wireless; one will be loaned for the duration of the class. Option 1: $300 + $425 including MidiTron Wireless and sensors Option 2: $325 without MidiTron Wireless *** Electromechanical Systems and Robotics for Artists Sat-Sun 3/29, 3/30, 12:30-5:00 pm Instructor: Douglas Repetto A starter course for artists interested in using electromechanical elements in their work. We will cover basic devices and technologies (motors, solenoids, switches, relays), computer and electronic control options (Arduino, MidiTron), and ways of connecting elements together to make larger systems (linkages, belts and pulleys). We will also take apart consumer electromechanical systems (like inkjet printers) to see what's inside, how they're made, and what can be reused. Cost: $300 ********************************************************************** Classes at 3rd Ward Intro to After Effects * Chad Colby * Sunday Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9 * $360 / $450 non-members This class is geared towards artists, filmmakers and animators who are looking to be introduced to After Effects. Through step-by-step lessons and viewing references of films in class, we will break down the fundamentals and possibilities of the software and everyone will create their own animated short. Students are encouraged to come to class with a project in mind. Textile Design * Joanne Sherrow * Saturday Feb 16 & 23 * $120 / $150 non-members Acquire a lucrative skill in this 6-hour intensive through learning the basics of textile design. Students will create original, digitally produced, production ready designs for printed fabrics marketable for women's, men's, and children's wear, home furnishings and paper products. Intro to Final Cut * Mark Read * Sundays Feb 3, 10, 17 * $180 / $225 non-members In this introductory class for Final Cut Pro, students will learn all the essentials necessary to enable them to begin editing their own work and further explore the world of digital video editing. Screen Printing * Andrio Abero * Saturday Feb 9 * $90 / 105 non-members * $60 Equipment Fee This intensive will take you through the basics of silk-screen printing without having to spend a fortune and will allow students to set up their own silkscreen studio at home. This is not for those seeking to start a commercial screenprinting venture, but rather for those looking to make one of a kind homemade prints. Electronics Through Circuit Bending * Mike Rugnetta * Wednesday, February 21 + 28 * $Free This informal workshop will cover the basics of electronics (components, their functions, soldering and schematic reading) through the magic of hacking electronic children's toys into mutant instruments. Design Sampler: Brand Identity * Claudia Sohrens * Saturdays Feb 9, 16, 23 * $180 / $240 non-members This workshop is designed for students to gain greater awareness of the impact that consistent and provocative design can have on the experience of an audience. Participants will complete an in-depth, fully developed "brand design" to add to their portfolio. Using Adobe's CS3 each student will come up with several design directions to choose from reflecting what they stand for and this should be reflected in the logo and accompanying communication materials. Woodshop Workshop * Ana Szyld * Sunday Feb. 3 * $80 / $100 non-members This workshop will cover shop safety and limited yet key woodworking methods. The procedures taught will give you the skill set necessary to use the wood shop safely and it will introduce you to woodworking practices. Intro to Furniture Design * Jeff Thompson * Saturdays February 09, 16, March 01, 8, 15, 22 * $360 / $450 non-members * $80 Equipment Fee In this class students will design and build furniture with an emphasis on woodworking techniques and the design process. However, students are welcome to incorporate materials other than wood into their projects such as salvaged material, metal, plastic, concrete, etc. In addition to tutorials in woodworking tools and techniques, students will receive individual attention during the design and construction phases. An emphasis will be placed on technique. Metal Work for Artists * Wendy Klemperer * Saturdays Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 1 * $240 / $340 non-members * $40 equipment fee In this intensive, students will be introduced to in-depth welding techniques including oxyacetylene and stick welding, TIG and MIG as well as Plasma Cutting. Beginning with demonstration and followed by guided hands-on practice the group will discuss the different industrial and conceptual properties of metals commonly used in sculpture and fabrication and work together on project ideas to be completed over the course of the next three sessions. ********************************************************************** Classes at Harvestworks Harvestworks, which had its 30th anniversary last year, offers a wide variety of classes and individual tutorials in Max/MSP and Jitter for beginner and intermediate levels. A new round of introductory classes start in February, in March we hold a full-week crash course in Max/MSP. Our One-on-one Certificate is geared towards students who want to develop their own project during the training. For details call Hans Tammen at 212-431-1130 ext 13, or log on to www.harvestworks.org. ================================================= MAX/MSP AND INTERACTIVE ================================================= INTRODUCTION TO MAX/MSP Zachary Seldess A: Thursdays, Feb 7, 14, 21 and 28 - 6:30-9:30pm B: Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22 - 6:30-9:30pm $430/$490 This introductory course includes basic programming with Max, MIDI, control, user interfaces, timing objects, and scaling/mapping numbers INTRODUCTION TO JITTER Zachary Seldess Thursdays, March 6, 13 and 20 - 6:30-9:30pm $325/$385 The course will be in the format of a hands-on workshop to get Max users familiar with the Jitter object system. MAX SPECIALTY WEEK Various Instructors Mon - Fri, March 24 - 27, 6:30 - 9:30pm Each night $110/$185 Each night we will focus on a special topic of interest for the Max community, such as FFTs, 3D-Surround Video, Feedback etc. Details TBA. MAX/MSP/JITTER FULL WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE Dafna Naphtali / Zachary Seldess Mon - Fri, March 17 - 21, 10am - 6pm $1200 + membership $75 Full week crash course in Max/MSP and Jitter.

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