Organizer Information
The Node Center for Curatorial Studies is a premier collaborative platform for curators and art professionals based in Berlin. It serves as a global hub for e-learning, bridging the gap between academic theory and the practical, technical skills required in the contemporary art market. Their courses are designed to be experimental and highly interactive, connecting participants with experts from top-tier international institutions.
Title & Description
Interactive Exhibition Design: Immersion and New Technologies
This program is specifically crafted for those who want to move beyond "white cube" aesthetics and into the realm of experiential design. Led by Charlotte van den Bosch, the course explores how to use movement, sound, and technology to create multi-sensory visitor journeys. Participants learn the "Immersion Toolkit" and develop a final concept that incorporates tools like projection mapping, sensors, and AR/VR.
Categories
- Exhibition Design & Scenography
- New Media & Digital Art
- Experience Design
- Curatorial Practice
Eligibility
- International Applicants: Open to anyone globally with a strong interest in the field.
- Target Audience: Curators, artists, architects, and creative producers.
- Requirements: No formal prerequisites, though a basic understanding of art production is helpful.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Expert Feedback: Direct, weekly interaction and project reviews from the lecturer.
- Professional Assets: Access to the proprietary "Immersion Toolkit."
- Recorded Content: Sessions are recorded for permanent review.
- Certificate: A Node Center certificate is provided upon completion.
- University Credit: Eligibility for 1 US University Credit (via Montserrat College of Art) for an additional administrative fee.
Application Fee
Course Fee: 189€ (Total cost for the 5-week program).
Application Requirements
- Online Enrollment: Via the Node Center platform.
- Motivation: Brief description of your project goals.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Enrollment Deadline: 4 January 2026
- Course Dates: January 8 – February 5, 2026
- Schedule: Live sessions every Thursday (2 hours per week).
Location
Online
Additional Details
It is important for potential participants to understand that this course is highly participatory and structured as a "learning-by-doing" workshop rather than a series of passive lectures. While the technical aspects of new technologies like AR, VR, and sensors are discussed, the course does not require you to be a programmer or a software engineer. Instead, it focuses on the conceptual and structural integration of these tools—teaching you how to communicate with technicians, manage budgets for tech-heavy shows, and design the visitor's emotional and physical flow through a space.
Furthermore, all participants gain access to the Node Center's Virtual Learning Environment, where they can download reading materials, bibliographies, and the "Immersion Toolkit" for permanent reference. If you miss a live session due to time zone differences or scheduling conflicts, the recordings are typically uploaded within 24 hours. For those looking for academic validation, this course is eligible for 1 US University Credit through the Montserrat College of Art; however, this requires an additional administrative process and fee beyond the initial 189€. This is an excellent opportunity for artists and curators to build a professional-grade project proposal that can be used for future grant applications or museum pitches.