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Workshop #02 »Introduction to the Synthesis of Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Art & Culture«
What is it about?: This workshop offers a theoretical introduction to combining artificial intelligence with virtual, mixed and augmented reality technologies, as well as projection-based 3D worlds. In 4.5 hours, we will cover a comprehensive arc spanning from technological basics through the analysis of three artistic examples to AI tools for digital media production.
Target Group: The independent cultural scene and smaller creative industry companies in Berlin (beginners and those wanting to refresh their knowledge)
Lecturers: Christoph Holtmann, Dagmar Schürrer, and Maja Stark, HTW Berlin
Venue: HTW Berlin, Wilhelminenhof campus, building H, room 006.
Time: 19 March 2026, 10:30 am – 03:00 pm
Language: English
Fee: Free thanks to the ERDF funding in the program »Strengthening the innovation potential in culture III« (INP-III).
Registration: Please write a short email incl. a link to your website or portfolio to hi-iuno@htw-berlin.de.
Programm
10:30
Introduction
10:45
Technological basics: XR, AI, and their synthesis
11:15
Three artistic case studies: tools, techniques, and aesthetic expression
(input + exchange / discussion format)
— Coffee break around 12:00 —
13:00
Lunch break
13:45
Introduction: AI tools to facilitate digital media production
14:15
Coffee, brainstorming for own artistic practice & experts‘ feedback
15:00
End
