Join a diverse group of artists, designers, technologists, musicians, architects, and curious beginners for an immersive introduction to computational design and visual programming with vvvv. Over 8 weeks, you’ll develop the visual intuition, confidence, and creative momentum that make real‑time graphics feel natural and creatively empowering. This first chapter of your vvvv journey focuses on exploration, playful experimentation, and understanding how to think visually with the tool, laying the foundation for deeper, more structured work as you continue to grow.

Sign up here: https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/vvvv-beginner-class-summer-2026

What will I learn?

The course covers all you need to know to start your vvvv career and enter specific intermediate or advanced topics. In 8 sessions you will learn the basics of programming in vvvv and creating real time renderings, audio and data visualizations, creative coding algorithms and building user interfaces.

Who is it for?

• Artists who find inspiration in nature, animation and technology
• Technologists who are searching for a multipurpose toolkit for interactive installations
• Architects and designers who want to learn new ways of visualising their ideas
• Developers who are annoyed by coding and want to try visual programming instead

Know the basics already?

The additional vvvv Intermediate Foundations Class introduces you to the conceptual and structural side of vvvv – object‑oriented patching, dataflow architecture, language methodologies, and the workflows used in professional installations and media art.

When enrolling in the Beginner Class, you can add the Intermediate Foundations course at a reduced rate, or just sign up for it individually.

About the Instructors

Rosi Grillmair aka remony is an artist, programmer and art- and culture mediator based in Linz, Austria and a long term vvvv community member. She is an excellent educator in the field of interactive media, community driven programming tools and artistic installations. Her sessions are a mix of playful lectures, hands-on tutorials and enough time for your questions and in-depth discussions.

Gabriela Gordillo aka gabrie1a is a visual communicator, media artist and researcher working at the intersection of sound, visuals, and interactivity. With a strong background in visual communication and interface design, she brings a poetic and experimental approach to creative coding. Her practice is rooted in curiosity, clarity, and hands-on experimentation.

Schedule

The course starts on April 27th, comprises of 8 sessions that take place every Monday at 18:00 CET and last 3 hours each.