Goldsmiths, University of London Courses

Machine Learning for Musicians and Artists

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Have you ever wanted to build a new musical instrument that responded to your gestures by making sound? Or create live visuals to accompany a dancer? Or create an interactive art installation that reacts to the movements or actions of an audience? If so, take this course!In this course, students will learn fundamental machine learning techniques that can be used to make sense of human gesture, musical audio, and other real-time data. The focus will be on learning about algorithms, software tools, and best practices that can be immediately employed in creating new real-time systems in the arts.Specific topics of discussion include:• What is machine learning?• Common types of machine learning for making sense of human actions and sensor data, with a focus on classification, regression, and segmentation• The “machine learning pipeline”: understanding how signals, features, algorithms, and models fit together, and how to select and configure each part of this pipeline to get good analysis results• Off-the-shelf tools for machine learning (e.g., Wekinator, Weka, GestureFollower)• Feature extraction and analysis techniques that are well-suited for music, dance, gaming, and visual art, especially for human motion analysis and audio analysis• How to connect your machine learning tools to common digital arts tools such as Max/MSP, PD, ChucK, Processing, Unity 3D, SuperCollider, OpenFrameworks• Introduction to cheap & easy sensing technologies that can be used as inputs to machine learning systems (e.g., Kinect, computer vision, hardware sensors, gaming controllers)

Virtual Reality

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Class Central TipsLearn How to Sign up to Coursera courses for free1600+ Coursera Courses That Are Still Completely FreeThis specialisation from the University of London will introduce you to virtual reality.Virtual reality is one of the most highly requested skill sets in the jobs market, and this specialisation will give you an introduction to the subject and key skills in the field. You will hear from world-leading lecturers and industry experts, use Unity to develop your own VR environment, and end the specialisation by creating your first VR game.

Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

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Class Central TipsLearn How to Sign up to Coursera courses for free1600+ Coursera Courses That Are Still Completely FreeThis free course from the University of London explores critical thinking, and the interpretation of texts, through the Shakespeare authorship question. Using doubt about Shakespeare’s authorship as our playground, we will explore the key concept of authorship attribution, while developing skills in literary analysis, interpretation, and argument. Through forensic exploration of key texts, you will learn why Shakespeare’s authorship is questioned, and what evidence is cited on both sides of the debate.For those of you interested in exploring the works of Shakespeare from a new angle, or just wanting to hone your analytical thinking skills, this course offers an introduction to a fascinating area of interest. Those of you already interested in the Shakespeare authorship question will be encouraged to question your own assumptions in fruitful ways. Whether undertaken as a standalone course, or as preparation for the University of London BA in English, this course will be food for thought.

Creative Programming with Javascript

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Creative Programming with Javascript aims to enhance student skills and experience in the development of software for the creation and manipulation of sounds and images, both in real and non-real time. The course explores the intersection and similarities between sound and image signal processing through the exploration of combined audiovisual approaches. As such it is suitable for those with a strong interest in creative technologies from either an engineering or creative arts background. This course extends the principles of creative engineering for use in arts, games, and more general interaction scenarios so that students can develop their own projects through the use of computational approaches to audiovisual processing. The lessons will be taught using Javascript. It is recommended that students have some experience with using Processing and some background in digital audio and/or digital image manipulation before taking this course.Materials on how to use Javascript will be made available, and we will be using bespoke tools and libraries to make this a lot easier. At first we will use ready made code to apply creative techniques. Following this, you’ll be expected to develop your own code based on what you’ve learned. Throughout this process, you should pick up some great skills.We will spend the first few sessions exploring Digital Audio Signal Processing. This will cover synthesis, sequencing, filtering, sample loading and playback, panning and rudimentary analysis. Following this we’ll be looking at audiovisual interaction using video and 3D graphics.

Learn to Play Jazz Piano

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Learn how to play jazz piano with Goldsmiths University of LondonGain a thorough and fun introduction to modern jazz piano, from the basics to advanced blues sequences.

Bachelor of Computer Science

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Class Central TipsLearn How to Sign up to Coursera courses for free1600+ Coursera Courses That Are Still Completely FreeEarn a University of London degree in Computer Science and apply your creativity to in-demand technology.Open the door to sought-after technology careers with a world-class online Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science degree from the University of London. You’ll master in-demand computing skills, solve complex problems, and hone your innovation and creativity. The hands-on project-based approach will help develop the technical and transferable skills needed for a fulfilling career in your field.Specialise in 1 of 7 cutting edge topics. Choose from the following areas of focus: Machine Learning and AI, Data Science, Web and Mobile Development, Physical Computing and the Internet of Things, Games Development, Virtual Reality, or User Experience.Create a portfolio of work that furthers your career. Develop skills in computing with a strong programming and mathematics focus, plus project management, presentation skills and teamwork. Create a portfolio of coursework to present to potential or existing employers.Build technical and transferable skills needed for a career in high-growth industries. The course material ranges from entry-level subjects to specialised topics. Hold a degree outside of computer science? The curriculum allows you to update your marketable and competitive skills through commercial applications of computing practices. The flexible degree programmes are designed for busy schedules. You can study online at your own pace.Earn a degree from a university with global reputation. The University of London, established by Royal Charter in 1836, is a globally recognised learning institution. UoL currently has over 120,000 students in London, and a further 50,000 studying abroad in 180 countries. 

Responsive Website Development and Design

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Class Central TipsLearn How to Sign up to Coursera courses for free1600+ Coursera Courses That Are Still Completely FreeResponsive web design is all about creating the best user experience regardless of whether a user is accessing your site from a desktop computer, a mobile phone, or a tablet.This Specialisation covers the basics of modern full stack web development, from UX design to front-end coding to custom databases. You’ll build foundational skills in a full range of technologies, including HTML/CSS, Javascript, and MongoDB, and you’ll learn to implement a reactive, multi-user web application using the meteor.js framework. We’ll also touch on more advanced topics, such as APIs, data visualization, and animation.You will add several projects to your portfolio to demonstrate your skill and growth throughout this Specialisation. You will create web pages using basic elements to control layout and style, use responsive web design principles to take a site from wireframe to website, implement security features, and create collaborative multi-user experiences. Just like any professional full stack web developer, you will build accessibility and usability into your responsive websites.

Learn to Code Electronic Music Tools with Javascript

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Use Javascript and the Web Audio API to code electronic music toolsIn this online course, you’ll build a range of electronic music tools using the Javascript language and the Web Audio API.We’ll show you, line by line, how to program interactive synthesizers, drum machines and even algorithmic music systems that can generate music automatically.You’ll also find out how to develop user interfaces with knobs, sliders and other elements.The music software and user interfaces you make will run in any web browser that supports the Web Audio API, including Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android.This course requires access to a computer with an up to date web browser and a sound output.

Prepare for Career Success at University

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Choosing the right degree and university may feel daunting enough, without worrying about what you’re going to do after graduation. But with the graduate job market becoming increasingly competitive, it’s vital to start thinking about your long-term career and employability now.This free online course will show you how to make the most of the time you’ll spend in higher education, with the ultimate aim of improving your prospects when you graduate.Use higher education to develop your skills and experienceOver three weeks, you will:increase your own awareness of your skills, values and interests;understand the importance of employability skills and experience in your graduate job hunt;understand how you can best use higher education to develop these skills and experience;and formulate a skills development action plan.Learn with Goldsmiths Careers ConsultantsYou will learn with Vanessa Freeman, Deputy Head and PhD Consultant with the Careers Service at Goldsmiths, University of London and Helen Kempster from the Careers group.What you learn through the course will ensure that you’re well-prepared both for your transition into university and your future career.This course is primarily designed for 16 to 18 year olds who are considering entering university. It is also suitable for anyone who is thinking about entering higher education or making a career change in the near future.