Real‑Time 3D for Immersive Art with TouchDesigner
Software: TouchDesigner
Length: 3 hrs
Location: Make Santa Fe
Workshop Fee – $50 / to sign up go to this link
The workshop is limited to 20 individuls
A hands-on introduction to creating expressive real-time 3D visuals in TouchDesigner, designed for artists and creatives new to the platform.
What is this workshop about?
Step into the world of real‑time 3D visual creation with this introductory TouchDesigner workshop focused on immersive art and live visuals. Designed for artists and creative technologists, this session explores how 3D environments can be built, manipulated, and performed live for concerts, installations, and audiovisual experiences.
Participants will be introduced to TouchDesigner’s interface and core 3D tools while developing an understanding of how real‑time visual systems function. Whether you’re new to TouchDesigner or beginning to explore immersive art or performance‑based visuals, this workshop offers hands‑on experience and foundational techniques for creating expressive real‑time work.
The course is led by Kyle Evans, Managing Director at dadageek in Austin TX, and Professor of Immersive Media at the University of Texas. His instruction combines technical expertise with real-world applications, making this a valuable opportunity for anyone working in digital media.
What is TouchDesigner?
TouchDesigner is a node‑based visual programming platform used by artists, designers, and technologists to create real‑time graphics, generative systems, and interactive experiences. It is a cornerstone tool in contemporary creative technology, supporting everything from 3D rendering and video processing to audio‑reactive visuals and immersive installations.
What will I learn?
Participants in this workshop will walk away with:
– An introduction to the TouchDesigner interface and workflow
– Core concepts of working in TouchDesigner’s 3D environment
– Techniques for real‑time 3D object manipulation
– Foundations of 3D lighting and materials
– Approaches to video post‑processing and visual effects within TouchDesigner
No prior experience with TouchDesigner is required. If these concepts are new to you, this workshop is designed to get you oriented and building quickly.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for:
– Artists interested in learning real‑time 3D and interactive visuals
– Designers and creative technologists exploring immersive media
– Musicians and performers looking to incorporate live visuals
– Students and beginners curious about the intersection of art and technology
The workshop is tailored for newcomers to TouchDesigner and real‑time 3D, though those with some prior experience may still benefit from strengthening foundational skills.
Are there any requirements?
Participants should bring:
– A Windows or Mac laptop
– A 3‑button mouse (scroll wheel required)
– A recent version of TouchDesigner (free to download)
– TouchDesigner can be downloaded here:
https://derivative.ca/download
Meet your instructor!
Kyle Evans is a new media artist, sound designer, educator, and performer. He is a Professor of Immersive Media in the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies at the University of Texas in Austin, a founding board member and Managing Director of the digital art educational non-profit dadageek, Artistic Director of the sound-art collective Rolling Ryot, and co-founder of the immersive art studio dadaLab. He has produced and presented a wide range of new media art performances and immersive installation artworks throughout North America and Europe at venues such as MUTEK San Francisco, Transmediale in Berlin, the International Computer Music Conference at Columbia University, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Vancouver New Music Festival, and the GLI.TC/H festival in Chicago. His writings and artworks have been presented in several academic and popular publications, including the Leonardo Music Journal, Computer Music Magazine, Neural Magazine, and Popular Science Magazine.
Artist Website: https://www.kyleellisevans.com/
University of Texas at Austin – Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies https://designcreativetech.utexas.edu/kyle-evans
dadaLab – Co-Founder https://www.dadalab.art/
dadageek – Managing Director and Founding Board Member
https://dadageek.com/
Rolling Ryot – Artistic Director and Founding Board Member
https://www.rollingryot.net/
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