Interactive Digital Systems

Code:

MM0027

Acronym:

SDI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Communication Technology
OFICIAL	Music Technology

Instance: 2009/2010 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Multimedia

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MM	41	Syllabus	1	-	7,5	67	203

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

- Theoretical discussion on the concept of interactivity and its application on digital systems;
- Comprehensive knowledge of conception and implementation of interactive digital systems;
- Comprehensive knowledge of interfacing and mapping techniques of digital information;
- Execution of various types of assignments involving interaction technologies depending on students’ background

Program

- What is interaction? A thorough analysis of the various concepts of interaction in digital media;
- Interactive music;
- Interactive dance;
- Interactive cinema;
- Communication protocols – MIDI and OSC;
- Application of mapping and interfacing technique in interactive systems design.

Mandatory literature

Bill Moggridge; Designing interactions , MIT Press, 2006

Complementary Bibliography

Todd Winkler; Composing Interactive Music: Techniques and Ideas Using Max, MIT Press, 1998
Robert Rowe; Machine Musicianship, MIT Press, 2001

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course unit is composed by comprehensive seminars and sessions where practical exercises related to the mentioned technologies are carried out. Students will be asked to give presentations of the recommended bibliography, as well as to carry out practical assignments applying the acquired knowledge.

Software

Pd
Max/MSP/Jitter
chuck
Processing

keywords

Humanities > Arts > Performing arts > Music
Technological sciences > Technology > Computer technology
Technological sciences > Technology > Interface technology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	54,00
	Trabalho escrito	4,00
	Trabalho escrito	5,00
	Trabalho escrito	20,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

30% - Presentation
20% - Practical assignment
50%- Final assignment

Classification improvement

Substantial improvement of the final assignment or presentation of another assignment previously approved by the professor.

Observations

Classes will be taught in English if there is foreign students or if it is deemed necessary (e.g. presentations given by foreign professors). Students can either present their assignment in Portuguese or in English.