Overview
Build essential skills over 10 intensive lessons and 2 feedback sessions, growing your confidence and ability to master complex projects. In addition to an official certification, you'll develop a robust creative portfolio for showcasing your talents to future employers and clients.
The course's project-based approach enables you to develop a robust portfolio, showcasing your capabilities to potential employers or clients. By the end of the program, you'll be well-prepared to excel in the competitive fields of interactive design and immersive systems development, with the confidence to tackle complex projects and advance your career.
Participants also receive a $200 discount for a TouchDesigner Commercial license
Designed for your development
Requirements
- Skill level: This course is designed for intermediate to advanced users of TouchDesigner who are looking to apply their skills in professional contexts.
- Essentials: First watch the free introductory videos on Touchdesigner, TouchDesigner 100 Series and First Things to Know About TouchDesigner
- A three-button mouse for optimal controls
- A computer with a stable internet connection
- A webcam and microphone
- A Zoom account
- Any Non-Commercial, Educational, Commercial or Pro license of TouchDesigner
Meet your instructor
Kyle Duffield is a Toronto-based Interactive Experience Design Professional renowned for creating immersive interactive installations and brand activations. His expertise spans audio, video, creative coding, electronics, and interaction design, aiming to infuse play and multi-sensory spectacle into public spaces. As an educator, Kyle has facilitated interactive media courses and workshops with various institutions, galleries, and universities across North America, the UK, Shanghai, and online. He is also a Cycling '74 Max Certified Trainer.
Course Schedule
All classes for this course run from 4pm UK / 5pm CET / 11am EST / 8am PST
Wed 1 Oct 2025: Building Modular Systems for Professional Use
Wed 8 Oct 2025: Strategies for Scalability in Interactive Design
Wed 15 Oct 2025: Working with Real-Time Data Inputs (MIDI & Audio)
Wed 22 Oct 2025: Working with Lighting & Live A/V Performance (DMX & Ableton Live)
Wed 29 Oct 2025: Building Interactive Control Panels for Professional Projects
Wed 5 Nov 2025: Designing for Live Stage Performance
Wed 12 Nov 2025: Creating Motion-Tracking Input Systems (MediaPipe & CV)
Wed 19 Nov 2025: Intro to Python: Building Interactive Application State Machines
Wed 26 Nov 2025: Creating Custom Solutions & Deliverables for Clients (Immersive Room)
Wed 3 Dec 2025: Final Presentations: Showcasing Work & Career Guidance
Who is this course for?
- Visual artists and creatives who want to expand their practice with interactive and immersive technology.
- Professional or hobbyist coders who want to try their hand at creative design projects
- Freelancers who want to enhance their technical skills and expand their service offerings.
- Anyone transitioning to a career in interactive installations, broadcasting, or retail experiences.
What will you get?
- Live Online Classes: Two 2-hour live sessions per week with real-time instructor support.
- 1:1 Feedback sessions: Two individual sessions of 30 minutes with the course leader for personalised support and training.
- Certification: Earn the Music HackSpace Graduate Certificate of Excellence upon successful completion. Recognised by music and visual arts industry leaders.
- Recorded resources: Access to all class recordings, plus additional content and practical exercises
- Guest lectures from industry experts: Insight into the work and skills of successful professionals working with TouchDesigner
- Interactive Challenges: Group challenges and hands-on projects to apply your skills.
- Exclusive Membership: A 1-year Music Hackspace Going Deeper subscription.
- TouchDesigner discount: A $200 discount for a TouchDesigner Commercial license.