The Cycle Plan for ALA

Here is the tentative plan for the entire cycle of material for the ALA students. It should be noted that we extended the cycle of material until the first week of March because we felt we were trying to do too much in too short of a time frame. We are planning to come back and pick up Microworlds again later, but for now those plans were pushed to the side to make room for more extensive work with the music technologies. The students have expressed great interest in the ability to create music on a computer, as well as learn the technology that might allow them to create a visual representation of either created music or their own original work. We have attempted to put tools in their hands so that they can be as creative and productive as possible.

Jan. 12-19 - MIDI introduction, programming instruction, introduction to video technology for new students, Creation of original melodies using MIDI technology, sensor inputs, and programming

Jan 20-26 - Introduction to sound mixing, remixing, composing, and splicing technology, becoming proficient in the use of computer programs that allow for not only the destruction and recreation of music, but the composition of new music as well.

Jan 27-Feb 2 - Introduction to video editing software and digital video hardware, becoming proficient at filming and being able to transfer films to the computers for editing purposes, whether stop motion, or digital. Also becoming proficient at importing musical compositions into the editing software and the films

Feb 3 - March 2 - Creation of projects: The students will now have the capability to create sound sculptures that react to sensor inputs, making music from MIDI boards. THey will be able to record their MIDI creations into the sound editing software and continue creating new music. THey will be able to create new compositions from existing music, using the computer to enhance, splice, cut, and remix sounds both original and pre-exisiting. They will have the capability to take their compositions and create a visual representation of their new music. All sound scupltures will be showcased at the MAD SCIENTIST'S BALL on Feb 26. All of the projects will be showcased on March 5, both the ALA work and the Clubs' work. THe Boys and Girls Clubs are working on a bit different time frame, but all work will be shown on this date.