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 July 2025
Course overview
Course content
Class 1: Foundations of Modular System Design
7 videos, 1 resource, 2 lessons
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Class 1: Foundations of Modular System Design
7 videos, 1 resource, 2 lessons
- Zoom link - Weds 9th July 4pm UK
Live 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
- Zoom link - Fri 11th July 4pm UK
Live Session 2 recording
Checking access...01-Video-Mixer-Backend
Checking access...02-Blending-Between-Components
Checking access...03-Dynamic-Containers-Replicators
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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
- Zoom link - Weds 16th July 4pm UK
Live Session 3 Recording
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- Class-03-Slides
- Class 03 - Start Files
- Class 03 - TD Files
01. Build an audio analyzer
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Checking access...03. Virtual MIDI
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 Live Recording
Checking access...- Zoom link - Friday 18th July 4pm UK
- 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
01-Simple-DMX
Checking access...02-Multiple-DMX-Fixtures
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Class 5: Creating Motion-Tracking and Touch Input Systems
5 videos, 1 resource, 5 lessons
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Class 5: Creating Motion-Tracking and Touch Input Systems
5 videos, 1 resource, 5 lessons
- Zoom link - Weds 23rd July 4pm UK
Session 5 Live Recording
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- Class 5 - TD Files
- Motion tracking, touch inputs, and other interactivity techniques
- Case studies of successful interactive installations
- Exercise: Create a motion-tracking prototype
00-Using a Camera to Detect Motion
Checking access...01-Simple-Blob-Tracking
Checking access...02-Media_Pipe_Object_Presence
Checking access...03-Media Pipe Note
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Class 6: Automating Tasks with Python Scripting
11 videos, 4 resources, 4 lessons
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Class 6: Automating Tasks with Python Scripting
11 videos, 4 resources, 4 lessons
- Zoom link - Fri 25th July 4pm UK
Live session recording 1/2
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- Python scripting for automating tasks and creating custom tools
- Using scripts to optimize workflow in professional settings
- Class-06-Files
- API-Tutorial-Final
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
Checking access...- Exercise: Develop a Python script for a specific industry scenario
- Intro to Python Files
Class 7: Integrating Arduino and Electronics
7 videos, 2 resources, 2 lessons
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Class 7: Integrating Arduino and Electronics
7 videos, 2 resources, 2 lessons
- Zoom link - Weds 30th July 4pm UK
Live session recording
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- Class-07-Files
- Download - Arduino Software
01 - Introduction and Electronics Theory
Checking access...02 - Digital-Out-LED-Blink
Checking access...03 - Troubleshooting
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Checking access...05 - Digital Input Pushbutton
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Class 8: Integrating Arduino And Electronics (PT-2) & Advanced Interaction techniques
1 video, 2 lessons
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Class 8: Integrating Arduino And Electronics (PT-2) & Advanced Interaction techniques
1 video, 2 lessons
Live session recording
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- Designing systems for reliable execution: latency, user experience, responsivity
Class 9: Building Interactive Control Panels for Professional Projects
7 videos, 6 lessons
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Class 9: Building Interactive Control Panels for Professional Projects
7 videos, 6 lessons
- Zoom link - Weds 6th Aug 4pm UK
Live session recording
Checking access...- Overview of control panels for different use cases (e.g., show control, VJing, installations, generative systems, and cue management).
- Hands-on exploration of existing tools like Scene Changer, TDMorph, and community-developed frameworks
- 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.
- Download TD Morph
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
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Class 10: Creating Custom Solutions and Deliverables for Clients
10 videos, 1 resource, 5 lessons
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Class 10: Creating Custom Solutions and Deliverables for Clients
10 videos, 1 resource, 5 lessons
- Zoom link - Fri 8th Aug 4pm UK
- Class 10 TD Files
- 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.
01 Introduction
Checking access...02 The Canvas
Checking access...03 Control Panel Layout
Checking access...04 Feed Mapping
Checking access...05 TD Morph
Checking access...06 UV to Points
Checking access...07 Perspective UV's
Checking access...08 Timeline
Checking access...09 Timer CHOP
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Class 11: Portfolio Guidance + Final Project Open Q&A
1 video, 1 resource, 6 lessons
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Class 11: Portfolio Guidance + Final Project Open Q&A
1 video, 1 resource, 6 lessons
- Zoom link - Weds 13th Aug 4pm UK
Recording Live Session
Checking access...- Debugging and performance optimization in large systems
- Techniques to ensure reliability in commercial projects
- Exercise: Optimize an interactive project for performance
- Presenting interactive projects for job applications or portfolios
- Exercise: Showcase your work in a professional format
- Class 11 - TD Files
Class 12: Showcasing Interactive Design Work
1 video, 6 lessons
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Class 12: Showcasing Interactive Design Work
1 video, 6 lessons
- Zoom link - Fri 15th Aug 4pm UK
- Peer and instructor feedback to refine project delivery
- Q&A on industry opportunities and career progression
- Certification and next steps in your career
- Final project presentations and career advice
- Creative Tech Opportunities and Festivals
Recording Live Session
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Instructors