Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Alex Mesker
Contact via E-mail
10HA 193K
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MCrInd or MMediaComm or MIC
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is aimed at students interested in technologically mediated audio/visual performance practices and introduces a modular toolkit for sound, graphics, and interactivity. Classes are practice-led, immersive and hands-on, offering students both a grounding in theoretical/conceptual approaches and practical instruction with one-on-one assistance for individual and collaborative interactive media performance projects. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
All work must be digitally submitted to iLearn. Assessment submission guidelines are available in iLearn and will be outlined in classes.
While media files can be sourced from others' work, patches created in Max/MSP/Jitter should be original works, and any 'borrowed code' or media files should be appropriately attributed or referenced as you would in a formal written assignment. Submission of work that is primarily copied from resources outside of content provided in the unit is subject to the same Academic Integrity Policy as written works.
Assessment marks are aligned with the university's grade descriptors.
Late Submission Penalty
Please note that the University and the Faculty of Arts have launched a new assessment policy effective as of 1 July 2021. This new policy particularly affects LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENTS. The Faculty policy in relation to late assessment submissions is as follows:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests, etc.
To be very clear:
These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date.
If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration
Information is correct at the time of publication.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Worksheets | 50% | No | Ongoing weeks 2–7, due 17:00 each Wednesday |
Pitch | 15% | No | 17:00 on 06/05/2022 |
Live Audiovisual Performance Work | 35% | No | 17:00 on 02/06/2022 |
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: Ongoing weeks 2–7, due 17:00 each Wednesday
Weighting: 50%
A set of interactive problem-based exercises aimed at putting unit content into practice. The worksheets are open-book and are a means to give students both real-time and formative feedback. Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 17:00 on 06/05/2022
Weighting: 15%
A brief outline of an original creative work that will be completed over the remainder of the unit. Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 17:00 on 02/06/2022
Weighting: 35%
A short original audiovisual performance involving realtime media interaction that demonstrates an understanding of unit content. Students are encouraged to work across media forms (incorporating both audio and video). Refer to iLearn for further information.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
As MMCC8097 is a practice-based unit, students are expected to attend both hours of practical workshops which introduce new concepts each week and offer a space for students to put theory into practice. Workshops are designed to offer students practice-based learning with realtime support, and content delivered in class will not be repeated by other means such as via email or one-on-one consultation.
Prior knowledge of Max is not a requirement, however general computer literacy skills are assumed (creating files/folders, copying files etc).
Students are required to bring headphones to class each week, and to source/create their own media (music, sound, images, video) for assignments, assessments, and demonstrations/performances. Students are encouraged to bring USB sticks or portable Hard Drives (not formatted as NTFS) to class to backup and store their work.
Readings and interactive exercises:
This unit is computer-focussed and practical in nature. A number of interactive readings and exercises will be available in the Max Help and Documentation and the in-built Max/MSP/Jitter tutorials within Max. Other readings and extra curricular tasks will be disseminated via iLearn.
Classes start week 2.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
MMCCS Session Re-mark Application: http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook