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Registration Fee: $30 Non-Member | $20 Member

Get started with TouchDesigner, an industry standard tool for developing interactive visuals for live performance and art installations. In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals to build audio responsive visuals, get familiar with the TouchDesigner interface and workflow, and connect it to your own setup.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the interface and workflow of TouchDesigner
• Create simple sound reactive visuals in both 2D and 3D
• Analyze sound as data and map it to various effects

This is an introductory course, so no previous experience with TouchDesigner is required. Participants are encouraged to review the TouchDesigner 101 workshop videos and transcript prior to the workshop, which can be found here.

Workshop Requirements

• A computer with the latest official TouchDesigner license installed and keyed. Please consult the System Requirements to make sure your computer is capable of running TouchDesigner.
• A 2-button mouse (with scroll wheel), or 3-button mouse

Please make sure to prepare and test out this setup well before the workshop. If you run into any issues with installing or using this software, contact education@interaccess.org for troubleshooting advice.

About the Facilitator

Kyle Duffield (he/him) is a Toronto based Interactive Experience Design Professional who creates immersive interactive installations and brand activations. He is also known for his affiliation with the studio space Electric Perfume. His decade-plus expertise spans audio, video, creative coding, electronics, and interaction design with the intent of bringing play and multi-sensory spectacle to public spaces. As an Educator, he has facilitated interactive media courses and workshops with various institutions, galleries, and universities across North America, the UK, Shanghai, and online. Currently, Kyle is a Cycling '74 Max Certified Trainer, and is focusing on creating unforgettable technological experiences.

Accessibility Information: We regret that at this time InterAccess does not have barrier-free access; we are currently working to improve the accessibility of all facilities.

There are five steps up to our main entrance, with automatic doors. Once inside all facilities are on the same level, and there is an accessible single-user washroom inside the unit.

Questions? If you have any questions about the workshop or special requirements, please contact us at education@interaccess.org.

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: We are unable to accommodate attendee cancellations or refunds less than 1 week prior to a workshop or event. InterAccess reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this workshop if necessary. Please email education@interaccess.org to request a refund.