Welcome to The Musical Web, a class where we will be using HTML, CSS and JavaScript for making music and sculpting with sound. We will build musical experiences that draw on live web APIs, networking, and generative algorithms in the web browser.

In this 10 week audit, participants will work with a variety of tools to build interactive, spatial and generative sound pieces online. The code and software parts of the course will be complemented by tech-agnostic composition and sound design exercises including field recording, sampling, and digital synthesis techniques. Participants will leave with their own personal web based sound pieces and will collectively define what music can look like on the web. Some prior knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript is assumed, participants with no prior web experience may need to complete some additional tutorials (or the HTTPoetics audit) in order to get the most out of the class. If you are not sure if the class is a good fit please reach out to admissions@sfpc.study
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The Musical Web was most recently taught for its third time at SFPC by Tommy Martinez in the Summer of 2024 and is presented this fall as an asynchronous audit course for SFPC alumni. Auditing is a participant-led course of study where you can access course material, meet, create and discuss work on your own schedule.

As an auditor, you will have access to:
- Syllabus and readings
- Weekly video lectures and code tutorials
- Weekly prompts for creative work and discussion questions
- Dedicated Discord text and voice channels with fellow auditors

Tuition and payment:
We have three tuition rates available for this audit, please select the option that best describes you:
- Solidarity Rate ($50): If you do not have consistent work and/or struggle to consistently meet basic living expenses (10 seats available on a first come, first serve basis)
- Standard Rate ($150): Can consistently meet basic living expenses, some disposable income
- Redistribution Rate ($250+): Can consistently meet living expenses with ample disposable income, beneficiary of intergenerational wealth or if class can be paid for by your employer

Notifications and timeline
Deadline to sign up: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Auditing seats are guaranteed upon completion of this form and receipt of payment

Auditing materials will begin dispersal weekly on October 1st, with class ending December 3rd.