Announcements

Catalyst x UE Presents 'Hum of Existence'

by Samaquias Lorta -

Hum of Existence

Media Art Zones for the Non-Human

An audio/visual collaboration between the New Media Design MA programme at UE University of Applied Sciences and sound students at Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology. Taking place at the iconic Funkhaus building, 15 dynamic installations and virtual environments traverse states of resonance and "making-with" beyond the human. The media art event is accompanied by live visuals and performances. Come join—for one night only.

  •  🕓 16:00 - 22:00
  • 📅 Friday, 17 January 2025
  • 📍 Catalyst Berlin, Nalepastraße 18, 12459
  • Free

Organized by TimeLab in collaboration with Catalyst. Curated by Prof. Emily Smith, Sohrab Samsam, and Basel Naouri, faculty in the New Media Design MA Program. The partnership between Catalyst and the University of Europe enables students to collaborate on immersive audiovisual installations, blending sound design and new media art.

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New Year Message 2025

by Administration Team -

Dear Catalyst Community,

Soon it’s welcome back to Semester B! As we embark on this new year, we want to extend our warmest greetings to each of you. We are thrilled to have you back at school soon and are filled with excitement and optimism for the journey ahead.

We have achieved so much together but we also want to pause for a moment to recognise that the past months have presented various challenges in terms of international and societal conflicts that have sometimes affected our relationships.

As an organisation we put your wellbeing first. 

It is essential that everyone feels safe and free to express any worries or concerns. We encourage open communication within our community. Looking ahead, we are eager to share that new projects focusing on inclusion and opportunities for collaboration are awaiting us. The Student Wellbeing Team has created an inclusion mission statement which I am including after this message, and they will announce even more details soon. 

Workshops aimed at addressing biases, promoting inclusivity, and building a positive community are part of our efforts to give this development and conversation enough space. We believe that together, we can cultivate an enriching learning experience for all.

We’re starting the week by kicking off our Flourishing Fortnights with over a dozen free workshops exploring the intersection of creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration. There are already more than 50 signups from across the music and film schools! Most workshops still have some space so if you’re interested there is still time to sign up on moodle, or even come by for a walk-in. The workshops are only for Catalyst students, but feel free to bring a friend with you if they’re a fellow student!

As we step into this new year, let’s embrace the spirit of collaboration. We believe greatness is grown, not born, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Wishing you all a fantastic start to the semester!

Warm regards,

Nina Schermer
Director


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Inclusion Mission Statement

At Catalyst, creativity is more than just a practice—it’s a powerful medium for human connection. Our community thrives on respect, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the diversity of experiences that shape each of us. We are committed to creating a space where you feel free to express yourself as a creative human being no matter who you are or where you come from.


The Catalyst Code of Conduct guides our values, affirming that racism, sexism, homophobia, or any form of discrimination have no place here. Instead, we celebrate the richness that comes from diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.


We believe that art has the potential to transcend barriers, spark conversations, and cultivate empathy. By nurturing your creativity and encouraging you to embrace your unique voice, we aim to help you connect not only with your work but with others in meaningful ways.

Our promise is to support you along your learning journey while challenging you to explore new ideas, take risks, and grow as an artist and human being. Together, we will build a community rooted in kindness, inclusivity, and respect—a place where creativity serves as a tool to unite us and celebrate what makes us beautifully different.

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Flourishing Fortnights Start Next Week!

by Cordele Glass -

I hope the holidays are treated you well. I'm excited to share some details about a new free workshop series for Catalyst students this year known as Flourishing Fortnights which are now open to all students! 

Flourishing Fortnight is a two-week period full of 2.5hr workshops for students about Creative Psychology, Health, Wellbeing, and Collaboration. They will happen in January at the end of semester A and again at the end of semester B in May. We'll explore strategies for getting deeper into flow states, examine the nature of authenticity, dive into effective collaboration techniques, and so much more.

Each individual workshop will take a hands-on activity-based approach that will help you integrate modern scientific research on creativity into your own practice with a variety of experts and special guests from both inside and outside of Catalyst. It will also be a great opportunity to meet students from across all of the schools— a goal Catalyst students have been interested in for a long time.

All workshops are currently scheduled to take place in Colors Studio (past the kitchenette at the end of the hall on the 1st floor, through the emergency door, up one flight of stairs). You can learn more about each topic and their exact dates by clicking the signup link below. Spots will fill up fast so make sure to sign up ASAP!


(Note: You must be signed in with your Catalyst account to access the form)


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Thanks so much for being a part of our creative learning community!

Cheers,
-Cordele

Winter Party this Friday - Line up announced!

by Hannah Deans -

Join us for the holiday celebration this Friday 20 December, with performances, Glühwein, DJs, installations, market stands and tasty treats. Bring your friends, all are welcome! ❄️ 

Etikett Radio will kick things off opening the booth for friends and new listeners from 16:00, with the market and social stages opening from 17:00. Set times are below 👇🏼 

/// Social Stage

  • 18:30 - Deniz Şimşek
  • 19:00 - Immer Aqui
  • 19:30 - Oulcan & Vlamassi & Yalin Tekin
  • 21:15 - Rosie cpt and m.ncsn as Pattern Game
  • 22:00 - Juan Saltarin
  • 23:30 - Zac Folk
  • 01:00 - Little Misha

/// Theatre

  • 17:00 - ShySam
  • 18:15 - abstraqt
  • 19:30 - Zunesha
  • 21:45 - The Kakis

/// Etikett Open Booth

  • 16:00 - marius
  • 17:00 - Oriah
  • 18:00 - DRINHO

/// Market & Installations

  • Kitchen: Art, clothing + more for sale
  • Meet 2: Elizaveta Abramishvili installation
  • Meet 1: Various artists installation
  • Theatre & Social Stage: ALEALAUXX live visual

See you there ❄️❄️❄️
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Upcoming Artistry Connect - share your work!

by Samaquias Lorta -

Artistry Connect: Filmmaking Edition

Wednesday 4 December, 18:30 @ Co-Lab 3

Join us for Artistry Connect: Filmmaking Edition, a special session dedicated to bringing music and sound designers together with filmmakers. Discover how to dive into upcoming opportunities running through January and February, and take your filmmaking journey to the next level.

/// What to expect

  • Learn about the Filmmaking Challenge, what happens, who’s involved and what you can get out of it (including winning an accreditation to FEST, Portugal in June 2025, an amazing space for emerging film and audio creators)

  • Get to know FEST and start planning your trip.

  • Stay updated on Berlinale 2025 and its exciting possibilities.

  • Showcase your own work!

/// Film focus
Following the presentation, we’ll open the floor to showcase films and audio works to connect filmmakers with sound artists, actors, writers and more. This event is open to ALL students!

💥 Fill out THIS form if you'd like to share a film, script, mood board, music score, sound design experimentations, in-progress production or whatever highlights your skills.

This is the last session this semester so don't miss out!

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