Multiuser 3d environments as sonic instruments

A masterclass with Marko Ciciliani

Software: Unity (game development platform) and SuperCollider (audio synthesis and algorithmic composition)

Target group: visual artists, sound artists and musicians interested in interactive interdisciplinary work

The goal of this two-days workshop is to collaboratively design a 3d environment built in Unity and to perform with it. The environment will offer a multitude of affordances for sonic and musical interactions. Participants will be able to enter the environment simultaneously, as in multiuser games. Here, the simultaneous presence of multiple users in the same environment will yield additional musical possibilities.

Special attention will be given to how the spacial distribution of sonic elements in the 3d environment has musical and temporal consequences, especially when experienced in a scenario with distributed agencies amongst multiple players.

Technologies and requirements

The 3d environment will be designed in Unity. Since the focus lies on building an environment for musical interaction, advanced visual design will not be a major concern. Unity’s built in audio features will be briefly covered, but in order to have more musical flexibility, SuperCollider will be used as sound source. OSC will serve for data exchange between SuperCollider and Unity.

Experience with the game engine Unity is an advantage but no requirement for this workshop. Some basic familiarity with coding, 3d design, and the use of sound synthesis and sampling is required.

About Marko Ciciliani 

Marko Ciciliani, PhD (*1970, Croatia) is a composer, performer and audiovisual artist based in Austria. The focus of his work lies in the composition of performance-based electronic music, mostly in audiovisual contexts. Lighting, laser design, or the use of live-video are often integral parts of his compositions. Read more...

Practical Info

28 & 29 August 2018
from 10:00 to 18:00

Language
English

Participation fee
40€ (25% discount for students!)

Registration is mandatory
through this form
(limited seats!)

Location
iMAL, Brussels

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