Moodle

Steal My ShXt

is a series of music production and creation workshops focused on practical tricks and go-to choices.

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 6 February
• 15:00 @ Co-Lab 6
• Join the WA group to stay up-to-date and let us know if you're interested in sharing your shxt -> HERE
• Sessions will take place every two weeks

Join us for a very special guest session with David Thackeray, one of the UK’s leading intimacy coordinators, whose work has helped shape some of the most talked-about film and television productions of recent years.

1. When: Friday 20 February, 11:00
2. Where: Catalyst Social Stage 
3. RSVP: on Eventbrite here

Trained originally as an actor and stage director (with work transferring to London’s West End), David brings a rare, holistic understanding of performance, storytelling and on-set practice. Since becoming one of the pioneers of intimacy coordination in 2017, he has worked across Netflix, Disney, HBO, BBC, Sky and more, setting industry standards for safe, respectful and authentic storytelling.

His credits include Sex Education, Heartstopper, Dune: Prophecy, Adolescence, The Crown, The White Lotus, 3 Body Problem and many more.

In this session, David will share insights into:

• What intimacy coordination really involves
• Why it’s essential knowledge for actors, directors and producers
• How collaborative, ethical practice improves both performance and production
• Real-world lessons from major international sets

Whether you’re pursuing acting, film production, writing or are simply curious about professional standards in contemporary screen work, this session offers rare, first-hand industry insight and is made possible as part of our ongoing partnership with FEST Film Lab.

RSVP here.

Unfortunately, as some of you may be aware, there will be a BVG strike, starting Monday at 3 am and ending Tuesday at 3 am. 

The facilities will remain open, so please check with your tutors and programme leads whether your class will be online or on-site. Wishing you all a great weekend! 

Stay warm and stay safe.

Warmly 

Facilities & Team

Hello Catalyst community, from the team at BLOCK1!

We’re your friendly neighbourhood spot for good food and coffee, just a 10-minute walk from the campus, right by the tram stop on the corner of Blockdammweg 🙂

We’ve got something cooking for all students and staff… literally.

We’re excited to introduce our new kitchen concept at BLOCK1!

Expect simple, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, all made with seasonal ingredients and plenty of care. The menu changes every week.

We’re now serving lunch from Tuesday to Friday, 11:00–16:00. Here’s a little taste of what’s on the menu:

• 🍞 Fresh focaccia – 3.70 € or 2 for 6 €
• 🍝 Pasta of the day – 10 €
• 🥣 Soup of the day – 9 €
• 🍆 Lasagna (vegetarian or meat) – 11 €
• 🍗 Chicken with fried rice – 10 €
• 🥗 Legume salad (with tuna or without) – 7 € / 8 €
• 🌿 Chickpea patties, baba ghanoush & veggies – 8 €
• 🔥 Roasted veggies – 7 €

Most dishes are priced between 7–11 €, and of course we offer vegan options and plenty of Mediterranean flavours. And the good news keeps coming:

📦 Show your Catalyst ID card to receive a 20% discount until May 1st.

Come by, say hi, grab a plate, enjoy lunch and let us know what you think. ❤️

Music Instruments (MI) as a Career Path

Interested in building loudspeakers, synthesizers, microphones, plug-ins or DAWs - and then turning that passion into a career? 

This talk explores Music Instruments (MI), the broad industry behind the tools and technologies used to create music. Spanning hardware and software, MI is a global industry worth over €50bn, with exciting creative and technical roles.

• Wednesday 11 Feb, 18:30 - 20:30
• Social Stage
• RSVP Here

/// About Mark

Mark Cummins, Head of Product Marketing at ADAM Audio, shares his own career journey and offers an insider’s view on opportunities in Berlin and worldwide, from product design and sound engineering to marketing and artist relations. Mark will be joined by Barry McManus (Vice President of Product - Image-Line / FL Studio).

This session is highly relevant for all music students and creatives curious about alternative, future-facing career paths in the music ecosystem.