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TouchDesigner beginners — by Davide Santini [online]

From 28/01/2026 to 12/02/2026

Introduction to TouchDesigner
Ready to explore the world of immersive images, interactive installations, and real-time multimedia experiences?
The introductory course on TouchDesigner will guide you step-by-step through the revolutionary node-based visual programming software, now a benchmark for digital artists, designers, performers, and creatives of all kinds. In six online sessions, we'll discover the basics of TouchDesigner through theory, practical examples, and live exercises. All lessons will be recorded, and the materials will be shared with participants. The course, in Italian and designed for absolute beginners, requires no prior experience: simply download the free version of TouchDesigner from the official website https://derivative.ca/

Activities

Day 1 - January 28 (7:30–9:30 PM)
・ What is TouchDesigner? Description and real-world project examples.
・ Information on downloading, installation, and licensing.
・ Introduction to the user interface.
・ Operators: nodes, families, and connections.
・ Help! Where to find it.
・ Let's get started with 2D graphics.
Day 2 - January 29 (7:30–9:30 PM)
・ Interactivity (mouse and keyboard).
・ Output to screens and projectors.
・ Audio: File playback or live input.
・ Audio-reactive visuals.
DAY 3 - February 3 (7:30-9:30 PM)
・ Other audio analysis techniques and interactive visuals.
・ Sensors and artificial intelligence for real-time interaction.
DAY 4 - February 4 (7:30-9:30 PM)
・ Halfway point: Let's recap what we've done and take time for questions.
・ Introduction to 3D: modeling, geometry, rendering, lighting, materials, and
textures.
DAY 5 - February 11 (7:30-9:30 PM)
・ Let's continue with 3D
・ Instancing: the most important technique.
DAY 6 - February 12 (7:30-9:30 PM)
・ Particles and point clouds!
・ POPs and the future.
・ Your questions.

Infos and costs

January 28, 29
February 3, 4, 11, 12
Overall cost: 250€ (VAT)
Format: online
Level: beginners
Language: Italian

Reserve a spot

write us to info@recontemporary.com

Deltacut

Art developer and TouchDesigner expert.
His scientific background and focus on the art world give him an interactive approach to the design and development of interactive systems and technical infrastructures. A teacher, writer, and translator of manuals, he collaborates with numerous artists and developers worldwide and is at the center of the European TouchDesigner scene, the leading software development platform for all new media artists.