SUMMER SCHOOL OF INTERACTION – TOUCHDESIGNER AND THE BODY

The summer school is intended both for practicing artists and designers, as well as for the general public. During the course, participants will learn to create interactive works that respond in real time to the movement of hands, faces, and the entire body. The course focuses on the software TouchDesigner, which is currently a leading tool in the field of interactive art and design. Participants will become familiar with its basic principles and will have the opportunity to experiment with controlling visuals using only a webcam and their own body.

In the first phase, participants will learn the basics of the software. In the second phase, they will work on a shared assignment focused on interaction. In the final phase, they will create their own individual project. The course also includes work with interactivity using MediaPipe. The acquired knowledge can be applied in artistic or design practice as well as in personal creative development.

Basic Information

• Instructor: Jonáš Kirchner
• Dates: July 10–12, 2026
• Duration: 12 teaching hours, daily from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Venue: Faculty of Fine Arts, Brno University of Technology, Kraví hora Campus, building no. 26 – Graphic Design Studio 2, Rybkova 23
• Fee: CZK 2,400 to be paid to account 111043273/0300, variable symbol 2602004 (please include “FaVU/interakce” and your name in the payment note)
  The fee includes all materials and art supplies.

Please register for the Summer School of Interaction via the online application form no later than July 3, 2026. Please note that the application becomes binding only after the course fee has been paid. Uploading proof of payment is an essential part of the application.

The online application form is currently available only in Czech. If you have any questions about filling it out, we’d be happy to help—please contact: Barbora.Sediva@vut.cz

Instructor Profile

Jonáš Kirchner is a student of the Graphic Design Studio 2 at FaVU (and will be a recent graduate in summer 2026). His work focuses on exploring new technologies, but also on ensuring that outputs are meaningful and useful, not only aesthetically pleasing.

He approaches his projects with an emphasis on user benefit, design quality, and artistic relevance. His work primarily focuses on interactivity and the experience it creates, achieved both through modern technologies and analog approaches.

Required Participant Knowledge

No specific prior knowledge or experience is required. Basic familiarity with graphic or 3D software is an advantage. Participants need their own laptop and a webcam (a webcam can be borrowed at the faculty if necessary).

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the summer school, you may arrange a substitute participant. If you cancel up to 14 days before the start of the summer school (according to the individual course start dates), the organizer will charge a cancellation fee amounting to 20% of the total paid amount. In the case of later cancellation, the paid fees are non-refundable. The organizer reserves the right to cancel individual summer school courses in the event of insufficient enrollment. If the course is cancelled by the organizer, the paid amount will be refunded in full.

Contacts

For questions regarding course content and schedule: xvkirchner@vutbr.cz
For questions regarding payment and financial matters: eo@favu.vut.cz