By Alexis Mailles   http://www.alexismailles.com

A circular intersection regulates the incessant flow of traffic. At its centre stands an art work. Ironically, the art work or the monument is not really here to be seen; instead, the drivers focus on circulation. Is the accident the only way to draw their attention? 

1. Content, computational and compositional principles are admittedly intertwined. Esp.   in real-time generative art and interactive performances. 
2. There is a wide array of creative frameworks available for any kind of visual, sonic and interactive creation. Their combination can lead to a great complexity;
3. Yet a critical understanding of how these principles are interwoven is essential to the techno-artist

This workshop is a practical introduction to interaction design with TouchDesigner, a real-time visual development platform with multiple creative applications including: projection mapping, interactive visualization, live show controls, music visuals, 3D and custom applications. It will be used in combination with Arduino, which is a prototyping platform for electric and electronic elements. The workshop will cover topics related to programming dynamic media for physical environments 

The workshop will enable the participants to acquire the fundamentals and a basic working knowledge of Arduino and TouchDesigner. Using a mix of digital and analog tools and devices, with TouchDesigner as programming environment, the participants will produce a hybrid presentation around their fields of interest. Participants will present their works at the end of the workshop. 

Facilitator

Alexis Mailles has worked in digital and analogue technologies for years, producing hybrid art installations influenced by Arte Povera and cyberpunk aesthetics. He has exhibited worldwide including the M21 museum in Shanghai, the 18th street art center in Los Angeles, the digital art center in Taipei and espace C.O.N.S.O.L.E in Paris. Alexis Mailles is the former creative manager of ‘HI Studio’ at Xxtralab, Taipei and former creator and head of the ‘No Media’ studio at ENSAPC (Fine Art University), Paris. 

Tools:
Arduino 
TouchDesigner 
Electronic and electric devices 
No prior knowledge of these tools is required to follow the workshop.  
Please install the latest build of TouchDesigner https://www.derivative.ca/099/Downloads/  
Please install the latest build of Arduino https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software/

Audience:  
New media art students, Fine Arts students and creative professionals 

Admission: 
Free (max. 8 participants).

Registration:  
Please email Damien Charrieras at: dcharrie@cityu.edu.hk  

Programme:  

Day 1: Mon 2nd July 6pm-9pm (M4001) 

Day 2: Tues 3rd July 6pm-9pm (M4003) 

Day 3 and day 4: Wed 4 and Thurs. 5th of July: personal research and questions  

Day 5: Fri 6th July 6pm-9pm (M 4003) 

Day 6: Sat 7th July 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (M3017) 

Day 7: Sun 8th July 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (M3017) 

Day 8: Monday 9th July (evening): Presentation of works (To be determined) 

This event is supported by the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme from Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.