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ExercisesThe Burning of the Preconceptions
Exercises"What's on Top of the Deck?!?!"Introduction!
ExercisesCreate a "Button"Introduction, video discussion(s), begin projects, decide groups (optional)
ResourcesSyllabus
in classGo-around-the-room-style Introductions
in classIntroduction to website
Homework"What's on Top of the Deck?!?!"Complete and Print!
HomeworkCreate a "Button"Continue work for progress report / presentation next week!
HomeworkDownload TouchDesigner, and confirm it will run on your computer
HomeworkStoopid Time → Keyla && Leo

Exercises"What's on Top of the Deck?!?!"Collection!
ExercisesCreate a "Button"Review status (present to the class)
dungeon crawlingEnter the Dungeon, The Beholder of Igoe
ProjectsAn Individual (A.I.)Introduction!
shpielsSome Interesting Games, and Why
touchdesigner tutorialsIntroduction, the Interface, TOPs && CHOPs
HomeworkCreate a "Button"Complete for Week 04!
HomeworkEnter the Dungeon, The Beholder of IgoeComplete the dungeon for Week 04!
HomeworkAn Individual (A.I.)(Start to) decide (independently or together) what kinds of games you'd like to doCreate groups and/or group chat/discord type mechanism (this will not be checked or graded, just do this in order to facilitate communication).
HomeworkIntroduction, the Interface, TOPs && CHOPsUpload your .TOE file to this folder for Week 04
HomeworkShow 'n' Tell → Allison && Charlize

ProjectsAn Individual (A.I.)Discussion of games && initial ideas
readingOnce Again, the Doorknob (by Olia Lialina)Introduce the reading!
touchdesigner tutorialsAdding Noise and Interactivity (via COMPs)
in classconfirm all work (cards, initial .TOE files, dungeon progress) up to now is complete before moving on!
HomeworkAn Individual (A.I.)Note your ideas based on class discussion be ready to talk in class.
HomeworkOnce Again, the Doorknob (by Olia Lialina)Give a written response and upload it here for Week 06
HomeworkAdding Noise and Interactivity (via COMPs)Upload your .TOE file to this folder for Week 06
HomeworkShow 'n' Tell → Maddie && Nicole

ProjectsAn Individual (A.I.)Split into groups to discuss ideas, share with the class, begin to finalize collective idea(s)
ProjectsTouchDesigner RecitalIntroduction && initial experiments!
readingOnce Again, the Doorknob (by Olia Lialina)Discussion
touchdesigner tutorialsSOP and POP laboratory
HomeworkAn Individual (A.I.)Bring new ideas to class.
HomeworkTouchDesigner RecitalPresent 3 potential ideas
HomeworkSOP and POP laboratoryUpload your .TOE file to this folder for Week 07
HomeworkStoopid Time → Teresa && Maya

a.i. project notesNotes from 10/05/2026
dungeon crawlingEscape from the Doorless Dungeon
ProjectsAn Individual (A.I.)Collectively decide (vote) on game genre(s) and roles.
ProjectsTouchDesigner RecitalReview initial ideas individually
shpielsSome preporatory information for our next reading
HomeworkEscape from the Doorless DungeonComplete the dungeon (for Week 08)
HomeworkAn Individual (A.I.)(A.I.) → assess and generalize previous code and templatesSee "groups for A.I. Project" page for specific sub-group homework
HomeworkShow 'n' Tell → Jenna && Paige

a.i. project notesNotes from 10/12/2026
ProjectsAn Individual (A.I.)Discussions of assets roles and design
readingBlack Gooey Universe (by American Artist)Introduce the reading!
HomeworkAn Individual (A.I.)Asset production. See "groups for A.I. Project" page for specific sub-group homework
HomeworkBlack Gooey Universe (by American Artist)Give a written response and upload it here for Week 09
HomeworkStoopid Time → Lyndsey && Briana

a.i. project notesNotes from 10/19/2026
ProjectsAn Individual (A.I.)Asset production in preparation for prototypeDecide title, design, etc.
readingBlack Gooey Universe (by American Artist)Discussion!
in classStoopid Time → Lyndsey && Briana
HomeworkAn Individual (A.I.)Finalize assets for prototype
HomeworkTouchDesigner Recitalsubmit all previous TouchDesigner homework (reminder)
HomeworkShow 'n' Tell → Keyla && Leo

ProjectsAn Individual (A.I.)Prototype playtesting and feedbackReview ephemera in progressPost ephemera during the week
ProjectsTouchDesigner RecitalAssess and review ideas and progress
in classShow 'n' Tell → Keyla && Leo
HomeworkAn Individual (A.I.)Revisions and further asset production
HomeworkTouchDesigner Recitalbegin work on a proposal noting technical deficiencies or lack of knowledgeprototype some portion of your progress

ProjectsTouchDesigner RecitalFinal recital & critique