Practice Grounds means we stray in different directions and try out whatever
makes us curious. It means that the hours spent making mistakes can
sometimes be more valuable than the final result.
This time, we’ll dive into Generative Art. Not through Midjourney, but by
exploring the work of artists who turned computational processes and
mathematical rules into visual art — driven by error, experimentation, and
fascination. We will take a look at the beginnings of the genre and follow its
development to the modern times, arriving at emerging formats.
This time, our tool of choice is TouchDesigner. We’ll refresh our skills, explore the
3D functions of the program, and try to enrich our visualizations by using sound.
Following the example of the artists of Generative Art, we’ll focus on process and
experimentation, and try to find inspiration in having the power of modern
computation at our fingertips.

You will need:
Laptops with installed Touchdesigner (Computers from 4D-Grundlagen are also
available);
One of:
Some Kopfkino-music / inspiration pictures to visual aesthetics you want to try
out / an interesting 3D-model you want to repurpose;
Notebook and pen;
Motivation to challenge yourself, but also patience :)