There are no prerequisites for this course.

In Rooted in Research, you will engage in artistic research in an interdisciplinary context. You will collaborate with students from other disciplines, share ideas, reflect together and learn to see things from different perspectives. An artist-researcher will guide the process and introduce you to the world of artistic research. This will not only sharpen your gaze, but also your way of thinking, talking and collaborating as an artist. You will develop an inquiring attitude within the safe and reflective learning environment of the Academy.

The lessons take place at campus North every week on Monday from 13:00 to 15:00 in the first semester.

Rooted in Research by MaxLab: Immersive Storytelling

Digital technology offers artists unprecedented opportunities to create compelling experiences that fully immerse the audience. In Immersive Storytelling, you will learn how to construct such narratives, combining artistic insight with technological support.

Because digital art practices often require complex skills, and artists often call on technical expertise in practice, you will also work in interdisciplinary teams with students from other programmes, including outside the arts. During weekly workshops, you will develop an artistic digital project from concept to prototype and create an immersive experience together. You will contribute content based on your own expertise and use professional tools in the Immersive Lab and the MixLab, such as a green key studio, motion capture and 3D scanning. No prior knowledge of technology is required – a genuine interest in the medium is sufficient.

You will delve into the core of immersive storytelling: definitions, terminology, the concept of immersion and the ways in which you can integrate this into a story. You will be taught techniques and tools related to storytelling, narrative structures and design strategies. Through inspiring case studies, you will explore applications of immersive storytelling within the arts and in a social context. In addition, you will learn how to efficiently plan, monitor and critically evaluate the workflow of a digital project, with an eye for artistic quality.

The final score is determined by 50% active participation and 50% presentation of the assignment and insights gained.

Permanent assessment with compulsory attendance (50%)
The learning objectives and format of this course require regular attendance and active participation. If you are unable to attend for valid reasons, please notify the lecturer in advance by email. Attendance is compulsory for all guest sessions (announced in advance) and for all external activities (e.g. company visits, training courses, etc.) related to this course.
There is no possibility of resitting this part of the assessment.

Project assignment with presentation (50%)
Late submission of the project assignment or failure to attend the project defence will result in a 0/20 for the project assignment.
The date of the project presentation will be communicated well in advance.

If you miss the presentation for medical reasons or due to force majeure, you can make it up under the following conditions:

• You register your absence from the partial exam (presentation) in iBaMaFlex no later than the day of the partial exam (presentation) via the “my absences” module, stating “request for resit” as the reason, and you inform the lecturer concerned by email.
• You prove the reason for your absence from a partial exam (presentation) for which you wish to request a resit with a valid medical certificate, as described under “Definition”, or the necessary evidence for the force majeure situation.
• You take the initiative to schedule this presentation with the lecturer within two calendar days of the missed day.

The lecturer concerned will decide whether you meet the conditions and whether a resit can be arranged for organisational reasons.