Winter Season 2025/26 out now!
Welcome to a new season of high-quality education in visual programming and experience design! We’ve curated a range of learning opportunities for both beginners and intermediate users of TouchDesigner and VVVV.
The TouchDesigner Intermediate Class, led by Nima Gazestani, builds on the successful Beginners Class, offering a structured, consecutive 8-week learning experience that covers essential advanced topics—the perfect next step after completing the beginners course.
With the TD Pro modules and the VVVV Intermediate courses, we provide extensive knowledge designed to save you hours of research. Experienced instructors guide you through both technical and artistic topics, helping you get up to speed efficiently.
Additionally, NODE Toolkit highlights software tools that complement existing workflows and empower artists and developers to create richer, more professional experiences.
All our courses are designed to work live just as well as recorded!
Don’t worry if you’re unable to make it to any or all of the live lessons; the recordings will be available online the following day, complete with extensive learning resources. If you encounter any challenges along the way, our instructors will be there to assist you through our exclusive Discord channel.
No matter what your preferred learning style is, we’ve got you covered!
VISUAL PROGRAMMING BEGINNER CLASSES
Our weekly 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
Tuesdays from 6 – 9 pm, Berlin Time
Live from October 28 2025 to January 27, 2026
12 modules in English language at 3 hours each
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. You’ll be part of a diverse group of learners hailing from various countries and backgrounds, united in the pursuit of mastering this new skill.
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VVVV BEGINNER CLASS
Mondays from 6 – 9 pm, Berlin Time
Live from October 27, 2025 to February 23, 2026
12 modules in English language at 3 hours each
12 online sessions guided by Christoph Kirmayer and Gabriela Gordillo, held under the patronage of Refik Anadol Studio. The course takes place every Monday via Zoom and provides participants with access to recordings and project files for review. Join an international group of learners and explore creative workflows and concepts in a supportive, collaborative environment.
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TOUCHDESIGNER PRO MODULES
TD Pro Modules offer focused, expert-led sessions to advance your TouchDesigner skills on specific topics. Learn directly from industry professionals who share their tools, workflows, and insider knowledge—saving you hours or even days of trial and error. Master techniques for controlling lasers, structuring collaborative projects, or creating sustainable visuals for the music industry. Explore a wide and ever-growing selection of modules in our continuously updated Course Directory.
MORITZ HILSCHER
MASTERING LASERS WITH
LA. LASERCHOP
Tuesday, November 11 2025, 5-8 PM
1 module in English Language live or recorded
In this three-hour workshop, Moritz Hilscher of LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH introduces participants to lasers as a creative medium. As highly precise and powerful light sources, lasers open up unique possibilities for projection mapping, immersive installations, and live performance. Moritz draws on his expertise at LaserAnimation Sollinger — a company whose systems are used in world-renowned artistic productions — to provide both technical grounding and creative inspiration.
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DENIS AKOPOV
Version Control for collaborative TD projects
Tuesday, January 13 2025, 5-8 PM
1 module in English Language live or recorded
Large-scale TouchDesigner projects require careful organization and smooth collaboration. In this intensive 3-hour workshop, system developer Denis Akopov presents a professional workflow for Git-style version control in TouchDesigner. Participants will learn how to structure projects efficiently, track changes reliably, and collaborate seamlessly, ensuring no work is lost or overwritten. The session combines practical exercises and expert guidance to enhance team-based TouchDesigner practices.
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MARTA PANG
Sound, Vision & Artistic Practice
Tuesday, February 24 2025, 5-8 PM
1 module in English Language live or recorded
Join Berlin-based multimedia artist Marta Pang — known for collaborations with Kylie Minogue and Calvin Harris — for a workshop on creating audio-reactive visuals in TouchDesigner. Explore rhythm-responsive networks, glitch textures, and dynamic abstract motion, while also learning how to build a strong portfolio, communicate effectively with clients, and use social media strategically. Marta shares practical strategies to balance creative integrity with professional expectations, helping participants develop both the technical skills and professional confidence to position their work successfully.
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NODE TOOLKIT
NODE TOOLKIT is dedicated to software tools and design strategies 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 enhance your ability to design and execute your visions. Don’t waste your time watching tons of tutorials, but get the knowledge that you need right away.
Explore a wide and ever-growing selection of modules in our continuously updated Course Directory.
LEON VOLBERS
Modular Sound & VCV Rack for Visual Artists
January 21 + 28 2026,
Wednesday , 6-9 PM, Berlin Time
2 lesson for 3 hours in English Language live via Zoom, or as recording.
Led by audiovisual artist Leon Volbers (LXT), whose work explores human–machine interaction and the evolving nature of digital connection, this course introduces the fundamentals of modular synthesis with VCV Rack 2 and real-time sound–visual integration using TouchDesigner and VVVV. Designed for artists, musicians, and creative technologists, it equips you to build expressive audiovisual systems.
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We also want to note that our catalogue of recorded courses has expanded in recent seasons. This year, we are focusing on complementing our on-demand library rather than introducing a large number of new courses, providing learners with flexible, high-quality content at any time.
VISUAL PROGRAMMING INTERMEDIATES
Our weekly 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.
TD INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Tuesdays from 6 – 9 pm, Berlin Time
Live from February 3 to March 24 2026
12 modules in English language at 3 hours each
Join a global community of creatives for an eight module intermediate course led by interaction designer Nima Gazestani. Designed as the natural next step for graduates of the Beginners Class or anyone with comparable experience, it builds on your existing foundation through project-based learning in optimization, generative design, data integration, and live performance workflows. Each session focuses on practical techniques you can apply immediately. Weekly Zoom lessons — with recordings, project files, and Discord support — help you grow your practice and develop stable, scalable TouchDesigner projects.
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VVVV INTERMEDIATES
Explore a collection of independent VVVV workshops and courses, each designed to dive into the software’s more complex and powerful features. Unlike a consecutive course, you can join modules individually, focusing on topics that match your interests and skill level. Across these sessions, you’ll tackle advanced areas such as game development, networking, data visualization, and interactive systems, combining hands-on projects, expert guidance, and real-world workflows to develop professional, performance-ready VVVV creations.
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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.
Meet in Person
While we strongly believe in the effectiveness of online courses for acquiring skills, we also recognize that nothing can replace face-to-face interactions with like-minded peers.
That’s why we remain committed to organizing meetups, workshops, and lectures at various locations and festivals. You can meet us—and the community—in person here: