Institute for applied
creative computation

The NODE Institute empowers the creative software community to share knowledge and grow. By hosting user meetups, workshops, webinars and online courses, the Institute functions as a hub for creatives at the intersection of art and technology.

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Programming for Artists,
Designers and Performers.

Play today with the technologies that shape tomorrow. Visual programming makes interactive technology accessable 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.

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Learn vvvv

When talking about visual programming environments, vvvv stands out where you might hit limitations in other environments. Unlike others that restrict you to curated high-level node sets, vvvv allows you to extend its functionalities completely visually by essentially patching C# directly. This unparalleled flexibility means you can overcome obstacles and push your creative boundaries further than ever before.

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Learn TouchDesigner

TouchDesigner is a visual development platform that equips you with the tools you need to create omnimedial realtime projects and novel user experiences. It has become the industry standart for immersive and interactive experiences, while maintaining a helpful, friendly and supportive community.

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Learn weekly during
Winter Season 2025

In pursuit of the best quality education for visual programming, we have curated several learning experiences for Beginner and IntermediateCreative coders, designers and dvelopers.

Weekly sessions, held online by experienced instructors, designed to unlock new skills complementary to work and studies.

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Events and Meetups,
Online and offline Courses

Learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with like minded creatives or become an instructor yourself? It is our mission to accelerate the exchange of knowledge inside the community and open pathways for new members.

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Learn all year
like it was “NODE”

The NODE Institute extends the famous workshop program
of NODE Forum for Digital Arts over the whole year and into the virtual realm.

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LEON VOLBERS
VCV RACK FOR VISUAL ARTISTS

LIVE : January 21 + 28 2026, 6-9 PM
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Jens Vetter
Sound Synthesis with SuperCollider 

LIVE : February 04, 2026, Wednesday, 6-9 PM
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MORITZ HILSCHER
MASTERING LASERS
WITH LA. LASERCHOP

LIVE : November 11, 2025, Tuesday, 5-8 PM
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DENIS AKOPOV
Version Control for
collaborative TD projects

LIVE : January 13 2026, Tuesday, 5-8 PM
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MARTA PANG
Sound, Vision & Artistic Practice

LIVE : February 17 2026, Tuesday, 5-8 PM
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Darien Brito
The Power of Pops OperatorS

RECORDED : Summer 2025
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Nima Gazestani & Friends
TouchDesigner Beginner Class
WINTER 2025/26

October 28 2025 – January 27 2026
12 Online live sessions. Every Tuesday.
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Christoph I. Kirmaier & Friends
VVVV Beginner Class
Winter 25/26

October 27 2025 – February 23 2026
12 Online live sessions. Every Monday.
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News

Two Immersive Creative Masterclasses out!

Those of you who regularly visit our page may have noticed that these two Creative Masterclasses have been in the making for quite some time. That’s why we’re especially pleased to finally present…

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NODE SESSIONS Premiere – April 30th

Organised by The NODE Institute, and supported by Derivative and B-dome, the NODE SESSIONS continue the legacy of the TouchDesigner Roundtable—broadening the focus beyond a single platform to explore the full spectrum of…
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TD Professionals Summer 2025

May 7 to August 6 2025, Wednesday, 6 – 9 PM Berlin Time 13 Lessons, 3 hours each, led by the best instructors from around the world. Our lessons are structured to help…

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Summer Season 2025 out now!

Welcome to another season of quality education in visual programming and experience design! We have curated a range of learning experiences for beginners and intermediate users of TouchDesigner and VVVV. On top of…

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