This hands-on workshop invites participants to design and build sculptural objects that become luminous canvases for projection mapping, encouraging them to think of light itself as a sculptural material and to map narrative or poetic intent onto form. The program covers the fundamentals of projection mapping, including lenses, throw, keystoning versus true calibration, masking, and UV workflows, alongside rapid fabrication techniques for creating projection targets, such as 3D printing, laser-cutting, CNC foam or wood, and hand-built mockups. Participants will also explore system integration using media servers like MadMapper and gain practical production skills for safe projector setup, neat cabling, thorough documentation, and efficient teardown.

IMPORTANT: Before applying, participants must commit to attending the full workshop (October 24th, 25th, and 26th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM daily) and the public presentation in MAD Yard on Saturday, November 1st, at 8 PM. 

Important: 

• No projection experience is required. 
• Applicants must be 18+. 
• Selected participants should bring 10 textures, 5 short clips, and 2 reference photos of façades/forms. 

Students will produce: 

• 1. A small sculptural object designed for projection. 
• 2. A working mapping file. 
• 3. A 60–120s projection sequence. 
• 4. A one‑page tech sheet and short video documentation.
• 5. A public presentation of the work done during the workshop on Nov. 1st. 

To attend, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/X5ojuUZRcHEBRCC6A by October 21, 2025.

MAD’s Art & Tech Studio Program is supported by a catalyst grant from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner.