Are you interested in exploring the artistic possibilities of online performance technology? If so, consider joining this coming spring’s iteration of the Electronic Music Ensemble, course number 16563.
The Electronic Music Ensemble course MUS-X 430, commonly referred to as the Audio Visual Collective (AVC) focuses on developing live audio-visual performances through technology (which has so far included patching, coding, and animation, as well as digital, analog, and traditional instrumentation). The ensemble performs, composes, and investigates works for Live Audio Visual Ensembles, which it defines as meeting the following requirements:
[1] Works involve performative media (Live)
[2] Works involve at least two media (Audio & Visual)
[3] Works involve at least two performers (Ensemble)
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This past fall we took the ensemble online to explore the potential of using Zoom for real-time multimedia performance. Spoiler Alert: internet technology isn’t perfect. Luckily, as artists we were able to exploit the flaws for our own artistic gain and premiere four original works created by the class and performed in real-time from our remote locations. Artists and researchers around the globe have been exploring all sorts of possibilities and making art within the limitations of our current network capabilities. This has resulted in a flourishing of new research and creative practices. This coming spring, we will review these findings and look beyond Zoom to build on recent research and explore new creative pathways.
If you are looking for an extra elective credit hour, an ensemble credit, or simply want to know what is possible with real-time audio-visual performance online, join us. The class will meet online on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-5:45 pm. If you are interested in enrolling, please contact Dr. Ryan Olivier (rolivier@iusb.edu). To learn more about the Electronic Music Ensemble (AVC) see our website: https://spark.adobe.com/page/7kls71S5dO9nE/