SuperCollider Workshop (Residency Program 2026–27: Jimi DePriest)

Following their open studio and artist talk, Jimi DePriest will present a Sunday afternoon workshop on SuperCollider—an open-source software environment and dynamic programming language used by musicians, artists, and researchers working with sound for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition.

The 3-hour workshop is intended to provide participants with an introduction to the audio program ahead of producing a practical outcome. The first hour will consist of an overview of SuperCollider, while the second hour will see participants develop their own projects to be tested on a 5-channel stereo system in the third hour.

Please note:

• Registered participants will need to bring a laptop with SuperCollider pre-installed to the workshop, along with a laptop charger. The software is free, and download/install instructions will be emailed in advance of the course.

• While the workshop doesn’t require prior experience with SuperCollider, we suggest that participants have a competent understanding of their laptop and its OS, as well as a basic knowledge of acoustics and digital audio.

This program is proudly supported by the WA Government.

Cool Change is supported by the Visual Art, Craft and Design Framework, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.