Moodle

The energy on campus is buzzing! Your fellow students have been hard at work creating spaces for connection creating a golden age of student-led community. Don't let your university years pass you by! Upgrade your craft and build your city network, details below 👇🏼

Steal My ShXt

Here, we share our most effective production and mixing techniques, plugin tips, sound design tricks, recording setups and even project walkthroughs. What you’re welcome to “steal” here might make an immediate difference in your own work. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to grow, connect and collaborate.

/// Details

• Friday 28 November
• 15:30 @ Co-Lab 3
• Join the WA group to stay up-to-date and let us know if you're interested in sharing your shxt -> HERE
• *Future dates will be announced at the beginning of 2026

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Welcome to Berlin: Real Talk Fridays 

Whether you are looking for tips on adapting to the city or simply want a place to talk openly, you are welcome to join. Come as you are, whether you want to chat, listen or just be around others who understand.

 /// Join

• Friday 28 November
• 15:30 @ Co-Lab 6
• All students are invited. No rsvp needed. 💌

Masterclass with FICX Director

Monday 8 December, 11:00 - 13:00

Discover how film festivals are curated from the inside in this masterclass with Gijón Film Festival Director Alejandro Díaz Castaño. 

🔥 RSVP HERE

Starting this Saturday 22 November, there will be a replacement bus for Tram 21 between Frankfurter Tor and Hegermeisterweg until December 1.

From December 1 until December 12 the replacement bus will continue from Frankfurter Tor until Blockdammweg.

You can find full details on BVG website.

Stay warm ⛄

Artistry Connect: Music Spotlight

Wednesday 26 November, 18:30, Co-Lab 3

• Showcase Your Talent: Present any musical work (tracks, compositions, sound design, audio engineering, music videos) to an audience outside of the classroom environment. Works in progress are highly encouraged!

• Find Essential Collaborators: Whether you need musicians for film scoring, sound designers, Foley artists or are looking to form a band or production team, this event is designed to connect you with the right talent from all disciplines. You have to be present for the magic to happen!

• Build Your Creative Network: Mingle and connect with students who can help bring your future projects to life. Networking takes practice and engagement so use this as an opportunity of growth.

• Gain Inspiration: See what your community is creating and leave with fresh ideas for your own work.

/// How to Participate:
RSVP HERE! Prepare a link or file (WAV, MP3) of your audio work to showcase your portfolio. The maximum clip limit is 10 minutes; album excerpts are welcome.

Don't miss this chance to let your portfolio shine and secure your next collaborator.

We’re looking for original tracks, ranging from full tracks, short compositions or atmospheric beats, created by Catalyst community members to be licensed for use in upcoming Catalyst advertising campaigns. Submissions should be from 20seconds or longer. Selected tracks will be featured in Catalyst’s promotional materials across web, social media and video platforms. We will credit where possible.

Payment: €120 per track (non-exclusive, one-time license fee).

/// Who can apply:

Catalyst students and alumni from any School. Tracks from all genres and styles are welcome.

/// Requirements:

• The track must be your original work and free of third-party rights.
• Submissions should be final, mastered versions (WAV or AIFF preferred).
• Include track title, artist name, year of creation and a short description (max. 100 words).