The course is a hybrid, multimedia step into experimental immersive media practices and how they shape our perception of space and environment. Immersive Media & Virtual Reality is a workshop-style investigation—a hands-on exploration of immersive technologies and artistic methods spanning different media histories.

The course centers on experimentation, supported by selected theoretical inputs for inspiration. We will work with image, sound, space, movement, and interaction across physical, virtual, and hybrid environments. Expanding beyond the classroom, the course includes externalization at the Donaukanal, working with a mobile projector to situate immersive media experiments in public space and test how audiovisual systems behave in uncontrolled urban contexts.

With the development of the new Immersive Lab, equipped with surround sound, immersive video, and four-wall projection, we go even deeper into immersive practices. Students will experiment with camera systems, 3D scanning, sound processing, and audiovisual environments. Embodied approaches are central, including work with a full-body tracking suit, enabling spatial, performative, and responsive media systems.

The course provides a foundation to expand individual expertise and artistic research, encouraging critical, technical, and creative exploration of immersive media as an evolving artistic field.

To complete and pass the course, regular attendance is required; if you are unable to attend, you must provide a valid reason. In addition, students are required to give a presentation of their work or research at the end of the course.

Immersive Lab

Wednesdays 15:00-17:00

Note: students have to enroll in both courses S05463 and S05466. This lecture is together with Mel E. Logan.