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The NODE Institute

Institute for applied creative computation. Visual Programming for Artists, Designers and Performers. Play today with the technologies that shape tomorrow.

The NODE Institute empowers the creative software community to share knowledge and growth. By hosting user meetups, workshops, webinars and online courses, the Institute functions as a hub for creatives at the intersection of art and technology. Learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with like minded creatives or become an instructor yourself? It is our mission to accelerate the exchang

e of knowledge inside the community and open pathways for new members. Visual programming makes interactive technology accessible to artists, designers and musicians. Learn how to connect sensors, actors, music, lights, motors, 3D animations, projection mapping, lasers, particles, shaders, data bases and the internet into interactive installations and performances.

20/11/2025

The NODE Institute got a special exclusive interview with Refik Anadol ✨

Refik Anadol () is one of the most recognisable names in new media art. His large-scale, data-driven installations are shown around the world. But the story of how his practice began, how it became a world of “data paintings,” “machine dreams,” and immersive AI landscapes, starts with vvvv () 🚀

Anadol joins The NODE Institute this year as an Ambassador for vvvv Programs. In conversation with NODE Institute's Harshini Karunaratne (),
Anadol spoke about his 17-year relationship with the visual programming language vvvv, the ethics of machine-human collaboration, and how art can serve as a bridge between technology, science, and nature.

👉 Link in bio for the full article!

18/11/2025

System developer Denis Akopov brings an absolutely fundamental class for anyone working in the industry 🔥
Live online Jan 13, 2026 🗓️ we look at large-scale TouchDesigner projects that demand structure and efficient collaboration. In this intensive 3-hour workshop, Akopov introduces a professional workflow for using Git-style version control in TouchDesigner. Participants will discover how to keep projects organized, track changes reliably, and collaborate with others without overwriting or losing work.

🎓 Enroll online now in the link in bio or comment PRO to receive a link in your DMs!
🧑‍💻 Join us live online or access the recordings and project files any time
⚡Learn to work with lasers from leading experts
❗This is a Pro course not suited for beginners

👉 Register now! Comment PRO for the link.

07/11/2025

Save the date! We're hosting another Open Dome Meetup at 🗓️ 26 Nov @ 16:00 – 21:00 CET

Organised by The NODE Institute and B-Dome,
supported by Derivative (), Screenberry (), and the vvvv group 🔥

This meetup is a casual gathering for creatives, developers, and enthusiasts exploring immersive and fullDome media. This meetup is all about exploration, exchange, and inspiration. An open space to meet like-minded people, share ideas, and see what unfolds together.

Located walking distance to S+U Warschauer, B-Dome features a 19-meter geodesic dome built for immersive 360° experiences. Equipped with a negative-pressure projection surface and six 21K Panasonic projectors, the dome delivers a fully enveloping visual and sonic environment with rich 5.1 surround sound.

Bring and test your content 🌐 Please reserve your spot in the link in bio and view the submission guidelines so that your work is correctly formatted.

06/11/2025

These Pro classes are a must-have for anyone working in the industry 🔥

On Nov 11 join Moritz Hilscher (.visuals) of LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH () live online as he introduces participants to lasers as a creative medium ☄️

The session begins with essential safety requirements and the conditions that must be met to work responsibly with lasers. From there, participants learn how to connect lasers to TouchDesigner and explore practical workflows for real-time control and content creation. A central focus is placed on LA.laserchop, the professional toolkit that expands TouchDesigner into a full-scale laser programming platform.

In Jan 13, 2026 🗓️ we look at large-scale TouchDesigner projects that demand structure and efficient collaboration. In this intensive 3-hour workshop, system developer Denis Akopov introduces a professional workflow for using Git-style version control in TouchDesigner. Participants will discover how to keep projects organized, track changes reliably, and collaborate with others without overwriting or losing work.

🎓 Enroll online now in the link in bio
🧑‍💻 Join us live online or access the recordings and project files any time
⚡Learn to work with lasers from leading experts
❗This is a Pro course not suited for beginners

👉 Register now!

04/11/2025

Our third NODE Session was nothing short of inspiring! 👏 With presentations from Katharina Geiger, Head of Operations at .mu.gloves; and Jimmz Zhang () who joined us from Shanghai from Digital FUN () and TEA Educational Community ()! Jimmz also performed with artist EAU () for a special laser AV performance 🔥 And Berlin-based artists Ephemeral Tomorrow, studio 512 and several others lighted up Monopol with incredible laser installations.

Hosted by Stefan Kraus () and with Q&A moderated by Harshini Karunaratne ()

Thanks to the support of LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH () PlusPlusOne GmbH (), Derivative (), and Monopol Berlin () ⚡

Stunning photographs by Izzy Benigno () 😍

👉 If you're as obsessed with lasers as we are, we have a class for our Pro community: Learn to Master Lasers with Moritz Hilscher (.visuals). Coming up Nov 11! 🗓️ Link in bio to sign up!

30/10/2025

2025 Official has arrived!

26/10/2025

It's all about lasers ⚡In this 3-hour Pro workshop, Moritz Hilscher (.visuals) of LaserAnimation Sollinger GmbH () introduces participants to lasers as a creative medium ☄️

The session begins with essential safety requirements and the conditions that must be met to work responsibly with lasers. From there, participants learn how to connect lasers to TouchDesigner and explore practical workflows for real-time control and content creation. A central focus is placed on LA.laserchop, the professional toolkit that expands TouchDesigner into a full-scale laser programming platform.

🎓 Enroll online now in the link in bio
🧑‍💻 Join us live online on Nov 11 or access the recordings and project files any time
⚡Learn to work with lasers from leading experts
❗This is a Pro course not suited for beginners

👉 Register now!

21/10/2025

Here's what you can expect with our upcoming TouchDesigner Beginner Class 👇

▫️Gain a deep understanding of TouchDesigner
▫️ 12 modules covering everything from feedback to point clouds and more
▫️Learn live online with students from around the world
▫️Learn at your own pace with access to course content and recordings
▫️Access a supportive community and discord group

The TouchDesigner Beginner class is our most popular class. We host it every semester to keep you up to date and to educate and empower as many participants as possible who are taking the first or the next steps in their creative computation journey ✨

🎓 Enroll now in the link in bio
🗓️ Classes start October 28th!

15/10/2025

Gabriela Gordillo (aka gabrie1a) is a media artist and researcher working at the intersection of sound, visuals, and interactivity. With a strong background in visual communication and interface design, she brings a poetic and experimental approach to creative coding.

In her teaching, Gabriela focuses on helping beginners explore the expressive potential of real-time graphics through vvvv gamma, with a special emphasis on Texture FX and algorithmic thinking for visual systems. Her practice is rooted in curiosity, clarity, and hands-on experimentation.

Gabriela joins us as an instructor for the Winter Season vvvv Beginners Class 🎉

Classes start Oct 27th 🎓 Have you signed up yet?
Follow the link in bio to register 👆

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