In pursuit of the best quality education for visual programming, we have curated a range of learning experiences for beginners and intermediate users of TouchDesigner and VVVV.
We are expanding our education program with a new track, we call it NODE Toolkit. This track explores tools, to complement existing workflows and empower artists and developers to create better experiences.
All our courses are designed to work live
just as well as recorded!
If you encounter any challenges along the way, our instructors will be there to assist you through our exclusive Discord channel.
TOUCHDESIGNER EDUCATION
Our online sessions, led by seasoned instructors, are structured to help you acquire valuable skills that can complement your work and studies. The Beginner class is available as a comprehensive package, while the Professional modules can be purchased either as a bundle or individually.
TOUCHDESIGNER BEGINNER CLASS
Recordings of October 2024 to February 2025
12 lessons at 3 hours in English Language
12 online lessons, carefully crafted to introduce you the world of visual programming with TouchDesigner. The course explores basic techniques and workflows, empowering participants to get started with their own projects in minimum time.
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TOUCHDESIGNER PROFESSIONAL
Recordings of October 2024 to February 2025
14 lessons at 3 hours in English Language
13 intense modules in14 lessons,
led by experienced instructors, each of them experts in their own right, are structured to help you acquire valuable and specific skills that will enhance your work and studies. Buy the Complete Bundle or pick what you need.
NODE TOOLKIT
With NODE TOOLKIT we introduced a third track into our education program, that features tools that we find useful in the context of immersive and interactive performances and installations. Working with industry leading experts, we have created a series of courses, that have the potential to drastically enhance your workflow:
LUNA NANE
ComfyUI – Generative AI for Professional Production
Recordings of November & December 6th 2024
3 Sessions in English Language
Join creative technologist Luna Nane—who has collaborated with pioneering studios like Refik Anadol, ART+COM, and Meso—for a three session course on mastering ComfyUI, the cutting-edge visual programming tool transforming the generative AI landscape. In this course, Luna Nane will guide you through the powerful features of ComfyUI, which has quickly become the preferred platform for integrating state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques, particularly in the realms of Stable Diffusion-based image and video generation. You’ll also explore its compatibility with other advanced models such as Flux, Kolors, and even LLM implementations.
MAX SCHWEDER & TOM KOMBUECHEN
Cables.GL
Visual Programming for the Web
Recordings of November 2024
3 Sessions in English Language
Unlock the potential of the open-source visual programming environment Cables.GL. Designed for artists, designers, and developers, this course will teach you how to create interactive data visualizations and playful media art directly in the browser. Harness the power of Cables.GL to build dynamic, responsive visuals that engage audiences in new and creative ways, all without writing a single line of code. Deploy interactive scenes directly to the browser and thus almost any device withjust a few click.
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SEBASTIEN ESCUDIE
Chataigne – Unified Control Environment for Media Arts
Recording of January 2025
1 Session in´English Language
Master the integration of sensors, timelines, and depth cameras in this online course on using Chataigne to streamline the programming of interactive and immersive installations. This course will teach you how to unify complex elements into a single control environment, simplifying the process of creating responsive, multi-sensory experiences.
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SEBASTIEN ESCUDIE
Wekinator – Gesture Control with Machine Learning
Recording of Febuary 2025
1 Session (1.5 h) in English Language
Explore the world of gestural interfaces in this online course on using Wekinator to harness the power of machine learning for performance and installations. Ideal for artists and designers, this course will guide you through the process of training machine learning models to interpret gestures and translate them into dynamic, expressive controls.
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ANDREW RAHMANN & TIMO BITTNER
Spatial Audio –
An Open Source Workflow
Recording of January 2025
1 Session in English Language
Explore the art of spatial audio composition in this online course, where you’ll learn an open-source workflow designed for immersive and interactive installations and performances. Led by an industry-leading specialist, the course covers essential techniques for creating and manipulating audio in 3D spaces, allowing you to craft compelling sonic environments.
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Derivative is recognizing individuals who have made significant investments in their TouchDesigner education with a special offer for a commercial or professional TouchDesigner license.
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In addition to our online courses, we will maintain our commitment to organizing meetups, workshops, and lectures in various locations and festivals: