Immersive Arts Advanced MinorImmersive Arts Advanced Minor

Under the lead and mentorship of the research members of the Immersive Arts Space BA & MA students will create multi-sensory experiences that dissolve the boundaries between art making and technology.

In the first round on Friday afternoons, you will get to know the other participants, their artistic backgrounds and sketch out initial ideas for your projects. There will be input on brainstorming, observation methods and project management. You will also receive initial technical input and small practice assignments.

The first round of block-weeks will immerse you in the technical possibilities of the Immersive Arts Space and provide you with basic technical skills in tracking technology, volumetric capture, digital avatars, projection mapping, spatial augmented reality, lighting control and spatial (with ambisonic) and binaural audio. Short workshops are followed by periods of individual development, alternating with group tutorials and mentored learning.

This knowledge forms the basis for the second block week in the spring semester. The focus here is on project realisation: In the first week – outside the Immersive Arts Space – the project ideas are refined in terms of theme, scope and approach, and a concrete production plan and distribution of tasks are drawn up. This is followed by the actual implementation phase, where the skills learned are put into practice. In the last week, the projects are finalised and completed. The teams determine the appropriate medium for expressing their ideas, so that an audience can experience and interact with the project in a meaningful way.

In the final module, participants learn the essential skills for presenting their creative work outside the ZHdK. Students will learn how to document projects with high quality images and videos, develop detailed technical riders for exhibitions and/or performances, write research papers, prepare applications for open calls for festivals and residencies, and apply for grants. Through theoretical input and practical workshops, students will learn how to navigate professional opportunities in the creative industries.

The Immersive Arts minor provides a solid foundation in immersive media, preparing you to push creative boundaries at the intersection of art and technology. Whether you’re an artist, designer or technologist, this is your chance to expand your skills and shape the future of immersive storytelling. Feel free to contact Stella Speziali with your questions. For administrative inquiries, please contact Joëlle Kost.

Jana Eske: Fundraising
Martin Fröhlich: Projection Mapping & Robotics
Eric Larrieux: 3D Audio & Interactive Audio
Joëlle Kost: Storyboarding
Christopher Salter: Director of Immersive Arts Space / Concepts & Methods
Stella Speziali: Minor Coordination / Projection Mapping & Visual Concepts
Corinne Soland: Motion Capture
Sébastien Schiesser:Audio Systems & Stage Lighting

Further Information here.