A vocational course designed to equip you with the in-demand skills needed for a career in interactive design and immersive systems development.
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TouchDesigner for Professional Interactive Design Careers April 2025
Course overview
Course content
Class 1: Foundations of Modular System Design
7 videos, 1 resource, 1 lesson
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Class 1: Foundations of Modular System Design
7 videos, 1 resource, 1 lesson
Session 1 Recording
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- Example TouchDesigner Files
01-Dataflow-Binding-Reference-Export
Checking access...02-Using-Base-COMP
Checking access...03-Using-Container-COMP
Checking access...04-COMP-Parameter-Binding
Checking access...05-Creating-Custom-Components
Checking access...06-Using-Toxs-For-Sharing-Modules
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Class 2: Strategies for Scalability in Interactive Design
4 videos, 1 resource, 1 lesson
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Class 2: Strategies for Scalability in Interactive Design
4 videos, 1 resource, 1 lesson
Session 2 Recording
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01-Video-Mixer-Backend
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Checking access...03-Dynamic-Containers-Replicators
Checking access...- Example TouchDesigner Files
Class 3: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs
7 videos, 3 resources, 2 lessons
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Class 3: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs
7 videos, 3 resources, 2 lessons
Session 3 Recording
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- Class 3: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs
- Class 03 - Slides
- Class 03 - Start Files
- Class 03 - TD Files
01. Build an audio analyzer
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Checking access...04. Connecting MIDI Interfaces
Checking access...05. MIDI in Map
Checking access...06. Connecting with OSC
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Class 4: Hardware Integration for Professional Projects
4 videos, 3 resources, 3 lessons
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Class 4: Hardware Integration for Professional Projects
4 videos, 3 resources, 3 lessons
Session 4 Recording
Checking access...- Connecting external hardware (DMX controllers, Ableton Live)
- Industry workflows for seamless hardware-software integration
- Class 04 - Slides
- Class 04 - START FILES
- Class-04-TD-Files
- Exercise: Build a system incorporating external hardware
01-Simple-DMX
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Class 5: Creating Motion-Tracking and Touch Input Systems
5 videos, 1 resource, 3 lessons
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Class 5: Creating Motion-Tracking and Touch Input Systems
5 videos, 1 resource, 3 lessons
Session 5 Recording
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- Class 05 - TD Files
- Motion tracking, touch inputs, and other interactivity techniques
00_Motion_Detection
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Checking access...02_Media_Pipe_Object_Presenece
Checking access...03_Media_Pipe_Note
Checking access...- Case studies of successful interactive installations
Class 6 & 7: Automating Tasks with Python Scripting
11 videos, 3 resources, 3 lessons
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Class 6 & 7: Automating Tasks with Python Scripting
11 videos, 3 resources, 3 lessons
Session 6 Recording
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- Python scripting for automating tasks and creating custom tools
- Using scripts to optimize workflow in professional settings
- Exercise: Develop a Python script for a specific industry scenario
- Class 06 - TD-Files
- TD Files - API Tutorial Live Session
01-Introduction
Checking access...02-Demo
Checking access...03-Extensions
Checking access...04-Private-Functions
Checking access...05-Finishing-Up-Extensions
Checking access...06-Extensions-For-Control-Panels
Checking access...07-Managing-Control-Panel-Pages
Checking access...08-Dynamic-Instancing
Checking access...09-Render-Picking-and-Finishing-Up
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Class 8: Integrating Arduino and Electronics
7 videos, 2 resources, 1 lesson
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Class 8: Integrating Arduino and Electronics
7 videos, 2 resources, 1 lesson
Session 8 Recording
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- Class 8 - Slides
- Class 8 - TD Files
Section 1 - Introduction-Electronics-Theory
Checking access...Section 2 - Digital-Out-LED-Blink
Checking access...Section 3 - Troubleshooting
Checking access...Section 4 - PWM-Output
Checking access...Section 5 - Digital-Input-Pushbutton
Checking access...Section 6 - Analog-Input-Trimpot
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Class 9: Integrating Arduino And Electronics (PT-2) & Advanced Interaction techniques
1 video, 2 lessons
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Class 9: Integrating Arduino And Electronics (PT-2) & Advanced Interaction techniques
1 video, 2 lessons
Session 9 Recording
Checking access...- Designing systems for reliable execution: latency, user experience, responsivity
- Industry insights into delivering high-quality interactive projects
Class 9 - BONUS - Kinect Input
4 videos, 1 resource
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Class 9 - BONUS - Kinect Input
4 videos, 1 resource
- Download Files and Kinect Video Data
01 - Kinect Input
Checking access...02 - A 3D Rendering Setup with Kinect
Checking access...03 - PBR Rendering with kinect pointcloud data
Checking access...04 - Kinect Tracking via the Kinect CHOP
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Class 10: Building Interactive Control Panels for Professional Projects
6 videos, 5 lessons
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Class 10: Building Interactive Control Panels for Professional Projects
6 videos, 5 lessons
- Overview of control panels for different use cases (e.g., show control, VJing, installations, generative systems, and cue management).
- Exercise: Build a basic control panel tailored to a specific purpose, incorporating external tools and frameworks as needed.
- Discussion: Analysing lessons learned from using external tools and applying them to custom designs.
Section 01 - Modifying our Mixer
Checking access...Section 02 - Building Our Renderer
Checking access...Section 03 - Post Effects
Checking access...Section 04 - Audio Analysis
Checking access...Section 05 - TD Morph
Checking access...Section 06 - Exploring Visuals
Checking access...- Assignment: Refine and test an interactive system
- Hands-on exploration of existing tools like Scene Changer, TDMorph, and community-developed frameworks
Class 11: Creating Custom Solutions and Deliverables for Clients
9 videos, 1 resource, 4 lessons
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Class 11: Creating Custom Solutions and Deliverables for Clients
9 videos, 1 resource, 4 lessons
- Techniques for designing user-friendly and reliable UI for interactive systems.
- Strategies for integrating and scaling components into a cohesive control panel (e.g., handling scene switching, cues, and playback).
- Exercise: Finalize and document a professional-grade control panel tailored to an industry-specific application.
- Deliverable: Prepare project deliverables (UI mockups, functional demos, and technical documentation) for potential clients or employers.
- Class 11 - TD Files Non-Commercial
01_Introduction
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Checking access...03_control_panel_layout
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Class 12: Showcasing Interactive Design Work & Career Guidance
1 video, 4 lessons
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Class 12: Showcasing Interactive Design Work & Career Guidance
1 video, 4 lessons
- Presenting interactive projects for job applications or portfolios
- Peer and instructor feedback to refine project delivery
- Exercise: Showcase your work in a professional format
- Opportunity and Festival Community Google Doc :)
Session 12 Recording
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Instructors