Scientific Visualization
Martina Fröschl
Institute of Fine Arts and Media Art, Digital Arts
2026S, artistic Seminar (SEK), 2.0 ECTS, 2.0 semester hours, course number S05969
Description
Scientific Visualization explores the art and science of turning scientific data into visual experiences that support insight, interpretation, and communication. Blending analytical accuracy with artistic sensibility, the course examines how visual perception, aesthetics, and design choices shape the way we understand data.
Topics include the visualization pipeline, color and form, spatial and temporal data, uncertainty, and the critical evaluation of visual representations. Creative exploration encourages students to experiment with visual metaphors, storytelling, and emotional impact. The course also introduces a range of presentation contexts—from traditional screens and the roots of the Science Visualization Lab in TV documentaries to international successfully immersive installations—highlighting how visualization can function as both a scientific instrument and an experiential artwork.
Examination Modalities
Project and homework.
Key Words
scientific, visualization, visualisierung, immersive, documentary, visual effects, science, data
Dates
Mon, 09 March 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Tue, 17 March 2026, 16:00–20:00, "Vordere Zollamtsstraße 7 Atrium, 10 years Science Visualization Lab exhibition"
Mon, 23 March 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Mon, 20 April 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Mon, 27 April 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Mon, 04 May 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Mon, 11 May 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Mon, 18 May 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Mon, 01 June 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Mon, 08 June 2026, 12:00–14:00, "Location: Science Visualization Lab, Georg-Coch-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna; 1st Floor, Room 111 (to be reached via room 112 "Electronic Lab")."
Course Enrolment
From 02 February 2026, 09:00 to 06 March 2026, 08:01
Via online registration
Curriculum Allocation
Transformation Studies. Art x Science (Bachelor): Focus! Transformation Areas: Digital Transformation 162/040.10
Transformation Studies. Art x Science (Bachelor): Focus! Transformation Areas: Media Transformation 162/040.50
TransArts - Transdisciplinary Arts (Bachelor): Artistic and art technology foundations: Artistic and art technology foundations 180/002.01
Media Arts: Specialisation in Digital Arts (2. Section): Künstlerische Methodik und Technologie digitaler Kunst: Interface Design I - II 567/202.11
Co-registration: not possible
Attending individual courses: not possible