new media program
Computers are 21st century creative tools opening up expressive potential in imaginative work. At CSMA our progressive curriculum focuses on creative practice with a strong foundation in technological understanding.
CSMA instructors are highly active recognized artists, designers, performers, and composers, who have shown work throughout Europe, the U.S. and Asia.
- Equipment - Includes new MacBook Pro computers allowing cutting-edge programs such as Laptop Orchestra and other classes. Workstations have drawing tablets, musical keyboard controllers and access to digital cameras, scanners and printers.
- Software (titles added regularly) - Digital Art: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Corel Painter, iMovie. Digital Music: Ableton Live, Garageband, Digidesign ProTools, Steinberg Cubase, Coda Finale, Sibelius, SuperCollider, Reason.
Small classes (max: 8 students) ensure individualized attention. Instruction is offered for students beginning at age 8 through adult.
Core Curriculum Classes
CSMA private music lesson students may enroll free of charge in two New Media classes (or one Music class) each semester (except summer). Weekly Core Curriculum Classes offer students of all ages the opportunity to expand learning and creative experience in both digital music and art. Classes are also open on a space-available basis to other enrollees at the tuition price listed in the catalog. The New Media Core Curriculum classes are:
- Draw Your Sound!
- Paint with the Computer
