TouchDesigner is the go-to tool for artists making everything from stage visuals to interactive art. If you’ve been wanting to dive in but the interface looks intimidating, this workshop is for you. We’re skipping the long lectures and going straight to building.
We’ll start with a blank file and quickly get a working system running. You’ll learn how to move data around, play with 2D/3D shapes, and make your art react to music or movement.
What we’re covering:
- The Basics: Getting comfortable with the interface and the main operator families (TOPs, CHOPs, and the new POPs)
- Making Art: Building out visual systems from scratch without getting bogged down
- Audio-Reactivity: Syncing your visuals to sound
- Interaction: Connecting inputs to make your work actually respond to the world
What you’ll need:
- TouchDesigner 2025.32xxx (win/mac, free version is fine)
- A 3-button mouse (mouse wheel)
- Bring your own lunch (you can order as well but there’s no restaurants nearby)
Info
Regular 180€, Student 120€
Max 10 participants, no prior experience needed
Held in English
Agenda
Day 1, 10:00-18:00
- Welcome, Intro, Overview
- Interface, OPs and OP families
- TOPs and CHOPs
- Audio
Day 2, 10:00-18:00
- Feedback Systems
- 3D and Rendering (POPs)
- Interactivity
- Project time, questions
Bio
Berlin-based artist and educator Bileam (aka elekktronaut) specializes in audio-reactive and organic installations using TouchDesigner. Since graduating from the School of Popular Arts (SOPA) in 2020, he has become a leading voice in the community, his tutorials are widely considered the go-to entry point for a new generation of visual programmers.
Beyond his popular educational work with Music Hackspace and various universities, Bileam is an active freelancer creating everything from interactive physical installations to live performances. His background as a multi-instrumentalist heavily informs his work, blending a lifelong passion for music with real-time coding and design.
