audio-visual programming in C++

topics

• overview, install, and OpenFrameworks (oF) philosophy
• C++ language basics
• simple graphics
• classes
• vector graphics
• oFxFFT
• advanced graphics
• oFxOSC
• advanced oFxOSC

OSC final project presentations

Assignments and Grading

Description	Grade
Attendance and Participation	25%
Progress reports	25%
FFT project	25%
OSC project	25%
Total	100%

ALL DUE DATES ARE IN UNDER THE "ASSIGNMENTS" SECTION IN CANVAS

Steps to submit via GitHub+Canvas

1. Make a subfolder in your GitHub repository named after the assignment (i.e. {yourusername}/{course}/{assignment}, etc.)
2. Commit all parts of your assignment (i.e. code+documentation) into that subfolder
3. Submit the link to that folder into the appropriate Canvas Assignment

Documentation outline

• The documentation (always in Markdown, saved as a .md file) must have the following:
  • what you did
  • how you did it
  • the problems you faced (ABDYD: always be documenting your debugging!)
  • how you overcame them
  • what code you used from others/elsewhere
    • where to find that code (specific links!!!)
    • other folks' GitHub public repositories, Stack OverFlow, language forums are the best places to go for help most of the time
    • do not submit paywalled links
    • if you submit YouTube links (which is discouraged), they must have TIME STAMPS
  • Correctly document all your debugging, especially if you code ultimately does not run as intended. I will take points off for code that does not run correctly, but will still give partial credit if it is well-documented.
  • For the purposes of this class, your documentation also helps you prepare to talk about your code in class with your colleagues.
  • In general (unless I specify otherwise), it is permissible to use chat-GPT under the following circumstances:
    • You document the ENTIRE INTERACTION with screenshots and include images of those screen shots in your Documentation File.
    • You write out in your own words your understanding of what you learned from using chat-GPT in your Documentation File.

Instructor Info

Rachel Devorah Wood Rome, Ph.D.

• pronouns & honorific: she/her/hers & dr.or prof.
• Email: rrome@berklee.edu
• Phone: 336.355.1993
• Office Hours:
  • Tuesdays 12-2 EST.
  • Meetings will always take place in person at 1126 Boylston Room 208.
  • Walk-ins welcome, but preference is given to those who make appointments here.
  • If you are not available during my office hour, you are welcome to use Berklee Google Calendar (be signed into your own account and search for "r.d.w.rome") to look at my whole calendar and make an appointment that way. It is up-to-date; no need to email me. Just drop the appointment in my calendar.

Policies

Communication

• This is an equitable learning environment.
  • Use inclusive language.
  • Problem-solve constructively with respectful language;
  • Accept constructive criticism gracefully.
  • Be patient with yourselves and others (especially when mistakes are made);
  • Never posture/pose/attitudinize;
  • Always speak up and admit when you do not understand something.
  • Always try keep the needs of whole classroom community in mind.
• When you email me, please let me know what class/section you're in.
• The best way to communicate with me outside of class is always to make an appointment with me in my office hour.
• If you'd like constructive criticism on music, I'm happy to give that in my office hour in real-time. I won't give feedback on recordings via email.
• I don't answer emails that can be answered with a one-step Google search (i.e. “How do I change the timezone on my Google Calendar?”).
• I don't answer emails when the answer can be found in the syllabus (here).
• In an emergency, please call me (really).

Grading

• Two assignment extensions may be granted more than 12 hours in advance, but will not necessarily be granted for large projects.
• Assignment extensions are not implicit with absences: if you are missing class the date something is due, you must explicitly ask for an assignment extension more than 12 hours in advance.
• You will be held to the Berklee Policy on Honesty in Academic Work (see Student Handbook).
• Late assignments (without granted extensions) are not accepted.
• If you have a question or comment about a grade, you must come ask it in person at my office hour.

Attendance

• The (two) lowest attendance grades will be dropped.
• Remote attendance is not permitted.
• You must attend class with the computer you're using for class projects (no phones, no tablets, no borrowed laptops). If you do not, you'll receive a partial (50 %) attendance grade for the week.
• If you are more than 5 minutes late for class or leave more than 5 minutes early, you'll receive a partial attendance grade for the week.
• If you miss more than 30 minutes of class, you'll be marked absent.
• If you are disruptive in the class (talking, sleeping, using your laptop or phone beyond classwork) you'll receive one written warning and then receive a partial attendance grade if/when the disruptive behavior continues.
• When you are absent you are responsible for the materials of the class you missed. I will not catch you up over email, but you may come ask me questions during my office hour after you have reviewed the materials.
• Attendance the week of Finals is mandatory (see Student Handbook).
• If you need an accommodation for this course, please see Accessibility Resources as soon as possible.