Educational Workshop
Zero to White
TouchDesigner fundamentals for visual artists
Iran Computer Museum, TehranWinter 2025
Instructor: Pedar Sadegh Beyki
The "Zero to White" workshop gave visual artists and students a chance to learn TouchDesigner and leave with a deeper understanding, ready to explore the boundaries of art and technology.
Held in collaboration between Otaaared Computer Arts Education, Iran Computer Museum and ATGIRAN.
Topics
- Introduction to TouchDesigner
- Deep understanding of visual properties: pixel, color and resolution
- Deep understanding of physical parameters: space, time and motion
- Data, parameters and functions in algorithmic programming
- Basic tools for real-time image and video processing
- Hands-on introduction to generative and interactive art
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Laptop and three-button mouse
Audience
- Artists in film, animation, photography, painting, design and illustration
- Anyone starting with TouchDesigner fundamentals
- Those interested in generative and interactive art
- Anyone seeking a deeper grasp of computer graphics concepts
Schedule
- Session 1 — Day 1 (in-person, 4 hours)
- Session 2 — Day 2 (in-person, 4 hours)
- Session 3 — Day 10 (online, 2 hours)
Presented by Otaaared Computer Arts Education, Iran Computer Museum and ATGIRAN