“Virtual Reality projects frequently promise experiences so realistic you won’t believe that you are in VR. I’m interested in the opposite” […] these emerging technologies can be used to capture the abstract, the confusing, the hidden, the complicated (Claire Hentschker)

The lecture "Digital Design and Virtuality I" provides a theoretical and practical introduction to Virtual and Virtual Reality Art, exploring the notions of worldbuilding, embodiment and interaction to represent “other realities”.

After a brief historical overview of Immersive, Interactive, Virtual and Augmented Reality Art and of the contemporary art scene of CG experimentalism, the lecture explores the Virtual as an artistic medium through a series of tutorials and group discussions with the aim of developing an artistic project that introduces the concepts, tools and techniques explored in the semester.


While learning and using a free Game Engine as the primary tool (Unity3D), the lecture provides a practical introduction to experimental 3D and improvisation with a variety of media and apparatuses (i.e. 3D Scanning, Photogrammetry, Motion Capture) for the creation of immersive and interactive Virtual experiences.

- Final Presentation of the project developed during the lecture
- Attendence (min 75%)

Participation and engagement in the lecture as well as the presentation of the project developed during the lecture is essential and required to complete the semester.

- No previous knowledge or skills required as the lecture considers all skill levels and is suitable for beginners and advanced students;
- basic 3D Design and/or Coding skills are welcome;
- the lecture will be held in english;
- bring your own laptop;
- be on time;
- Limited seats (max 15 participants)