TouchDesigner for Professional Interactive Design Careers (October 2025)

Section 1

Class 1: Foundations of Modular System Design

Wednesday, Oct 8- Zoom link • Live session recording • Learning outcomes • 01-Dataflow-Binding-Reference-Export • 02-Using-Base-COMP • 03-Using-Container-COMP • 04-COMP-Parameter-Binding • 05-Creating-Custom-Components • 06-Using-Toxs-For-Sharing-Modules

Section 2

Class 2: Strategies for Scalability in Interactive Design

Wednesday, Oct 15 - Zoom link • 01-Video-Mixer-Backend • 02-Blending-Between-Components • 03-Dynamic-Containers-Replicators • Live Session Recording

Section 3

Class 3: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs (MIDI and Audio)

Wednesday, Oct 22 - Zoom link • Live Session Recording • Class 3: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs • 01. Build an audio analyzer • 02. Audio Analyzer Tool • 03. Virtual MIDI • 04. Connecting MIDI Interfaces • 05. MIDI in Map • 06. Connecting with OSC

Section 4

Class 4: Working with Live A/V and Lighting Performance (DMX & Ableton)

Wednesday, Oct 29 - Zoom link • Live Session Recording • Connecting external hardware (DMX controllers, Ableton Live) • Industry workflows for seamless hardware-software integration • Exercise: Build a system incorporating external hardware • 01-Simple-DMX • 02-Multiple-DMX-Fixtures • 03-TD-Ableton

Section 5

Class 5: Build VJ Mixer with Presets

Wednesday, Nov 5 - Zoom link • 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 • 01 - Modifying our Mixer • 02 - Building our Renderer • 03 - Post Effects • 04 - Audio Analysis • 05 - TD Morph • 06 - Exploring Visuals

Section 6

Class 6: Designing for Live Performance (Map a Stage)

Wednesday, Nov 12 - Zoom link • 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 • 02 - The Canvas • 03 - Control Panel Layout • 04 - Feedmapping • 05 - TD Morph • 06 - UV to Points • 07 - Perspective UV's • 08 - Timeline • 09 - Timer CHOP • Live Session Recording

Section 7

Class 7: Creating Motion-Tracking and Input Systems (Media Pipe & CV)

Wednesday, Nov 19 - Zoom link • Download Media Pipe • Motion tracking, touch inputs, and other interactivity techniques • Case studies of successful interactive installations • Exercise: Create a motion-tracking prototype • 00 - Motion Detection • 01 - Simple Blob Tracking • 02 - Media Pipe Presence • 03 - Media Pipe Note

Section 8

Class 8: Introductory Python (Build Application State Machine Loop)

Wednesday, Nov 26 - Zoom link • 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 • 00-Lesson-Overview • 01-Starting-Project • 02-Starting-Screen-to-Main-Program • 03-Player-Win-States • 04-Reset-Game

Section 9

Class 9: Creating Immersive Rooms

Wednesday, Dec 3 - Zoom link • Debugging and performance optimization in large systems • Techniques to ensure reliability in commercial projects • Exercise: Optimize an interactive project for performance • Class-09-PT-01 • Class-09-PT-02

Section 10

Class 10: Final Presentations and Career Guidance

Wednesday, Dec 10 - Zoom link • Final project presentations and career advice • Exercise: Showcase your work in a professional format • Presenting interactive projects for job applications or portfolios • Q&A on industry opportunities and career progression • Certification and next steps in your career

Section 11

BONUS - Arduino