May 11 – Jul 8, 2026 / 4-7 PM Berlin Time
6 online lesson at 3 hours + 3 days in person in Berlin & Leipzig / in English Language.
This two-part masterclass with Stefan Kraus (aka MXZEHN) invites artists, designers, digital scenographers, and media architects to explore the creation of immersive experiences using TouchDesigner.
Chapter 1
Foundations of Immersive Room Creation
From Imagination to Audiovisual Immersion
Chapter 1 – Foundations is an accessible introduction to immersive room production, offering three online lessons that provide essential skills for navigating any geometry and immersive projections. Open to a broad audience, this part equips participants with the foundational knowledge needed to create engaging immersive content.
- Three 3-hour online lessons
- Affordable and accessible, open to a broad audience
- Focus on creative solutions to challenging resolutions
- Beginner friendly
Chapter 2
Case Study Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig
From Idea to Delivery
Chapter 2 – Case Study is an intensive, personal project study for 16 participants. Learn how to develop a work from idea through ideation, concept, storyborad, production and deployment. Through guided mentorship, studio time at The NODE Institute in Berlin, test screenings at the immersive venue KunstKraftWerk Leipzig, and a structured workflow, participants develop their own audio-visual pieces.
The process is designed to move participants out of endless experimentation into a result-driven production workflow, helping them to realize complex projects in a real – but safe environment. While real-time techniques are explored—highlighting their relevance for live immersive performances—the course produces rendered AV content, allowing the work to be shared and showcased easily. Participation in the Case Study is limited, ensuring tailored guidance and individual support.
- Three interactive online lessons + three days on location in Berlin and Leipzig
- Intensive mentorship, studio time, test screenings, and final presentation
- Structured guidance transforms concepts into presentation-ready AV immersive experiences
- Limited to 16 participants
What You’ll Learn
- Navigate technical and artistic challenges of immersive media systems
- Understand 2D and 3D generative content pipelines for any geometry
- Combine various techniques to create dynamic visuals optimized for immersive spaces
- Understand real-time strategies for live immersive performances and concerts
- Move from open-ended experimentation to structured, result-driven production workflows
- Produce presentation-ready AV content suitable for screenings, portfolios, and live contexts
- Translate conceptual, generative ideas into immersive, audience-focused projects with personalized mentorship
This combination of accessibility, personal mentorship, and structured production guidance allows participants to transform conceptual ideas into fully realized, presentation-ready immersive works.
Want less?
Join the Immersive Room Foundations
This three lesson online course with Stefan Kraus (aka MXZEHN) invites artists, designers, and media architects to understand immersive content creation for immersive rooms using TouchDesigner, covering a wide range of topics and techniques specific to the format. These lessons can be consumed live or recorded.
Requirements
- A recent PC or MAC Computer (discrete GPU recommended) with stable internet connection.
- This module is made for participants, who have an intermediate understanding of TouchDesigner. If you just getting started, please visit our Beginners Course first.
- 3-button mouse and second monitor recommended.
- The latest Stable Build of TouchDesigner installed
FAQ
No matter if you join live or through the recording: you’ll have access to the recordings, comprehensive workshop files, and support via a Discord forum.
- This is not a Beginner course – prior basic knowledge of TouchDesigner is asumed.
- We will meet online via Zoom. Zoom Link and Password will be shared within the lessons of this course.
- Make sure you have a 3 button mouse attached!
- Recordings of the live sessions will be accessible on the lesson pages ~24 hours after the live lesson.
- We recommend connecting to a second screen.
- Support outside of the live lessons via a dedicated Discord Forum.
- Chapter 1 can be acquired independent of participation in Chapter 2
Testimonials
There was a time before and after the Node Institute!
Nicolas Landrieux
Creative Director and Media Artist
“At first, I often felt lost trying to bring my ideas to life for immersive spaces. The Masterclass really helped me make sense of it all — connecting creative thinking with the technical side in a way that finally clicked.
Coming from a timeline based motion design world, it helped me to switch my way of thinking to add a touch of computational and generative design. It allowed me not only to expand my creative toolkit but also to land exciting new projects in the entertainment industry.”
The Node Institute offered a great mix of professional input, hands-on practice, and community.
“I started with TouchDesigner as a complete beginner and was looking for structured learning and exchange … The masterclasses helped me build solid skills and gain new perspectives. I also connected with other artists and joined an inspiring network.
What stood out was how supportive the teachers were, always taking time for questions and offering help when needed. It’s a space that encourages learning and growth, both artistically and professionally.”
Christina Gerg
Multimedia Artist
I took a leap of faith and flew from Mexico City to Berlin.
Javier Martinez
Immersive Artist
“I needed a creative challenge to refresh my rusty TouchDesigner skills and push my artistic growth. During the course, I developed a personal project with very supportive and kind guidance, gained a unique perspective of what a live performance experience can be, and connected with an inspiring global community.
I took a leap of faith and flew from Mexico City to Berlin, stepping into a cutting-edge venue for real-time visuals that felt both challenging and supportive. Afterwards, my confidence and creative voice grew, helping me make a name for myself in the immersive scene as an independent artist.”
Before the creative masterclass, I was producing a lot of visuals but couldn’t get them “out of my laptop”.
“Before the Creative Masterclass, I had tons of ideas but kept them to myself—I didn’t know how to share my work or take it beyond my screen. The course gave me the confidence and tools to bring my projects to life, and I found a welcoming community that made it feel safe to open up and grow.”
