Our expertise

 

Creativity is a key driving force of the 21st century. The Visualisation Institute has expertise in creative research practices that combine research-based inquiry with artistic innovation. We use generative creative processes, intuition, analysis, technology and play to explore complex scenarios. Storytelling is core to our approach, from finding new vantage points on existing stories to the articulation of new stories, from climate change to citizen science. We rely on creative approaches to data visualisation to deliver wider public participation and deep understanding.

Design

There’s never been a more challenging or exciting time for architects, interior architects and landscape architects to ‘give imagination space’. Our focus encompasses creative design and advanced construction technologies as well as new media, technology and the politics of contemporary urban architecture. In keeping with our university’s future vision, we use visualisation to address questions of urban culture, climate change  and sustainability.

Visualisation

We explore new approaches to data visualisation and visual analytics to uncover trends and patterns in large volumes of data.  This includes the creation of clear, interactive visualisations that support the development of insights and lead to better decision making.  It means providing the right information in the right form at the right time - using everything from ‘traditional’ screens to immersive environments to augmented & virtual reality devices.

  • Visual communication
  • Visual Narrative
  • Critical Visualisation

Games, animation & visual effects 

UTS offers a comprehensive suite of courses and research opportunities in games, animation and visual effects. This includes the UTS Animal Logic Academy, a unique industry partnership that develops animation and visualisation projects in a state-of-the-art digital production environment. The university is also highly active in teaching and research for the games industry, which includes exploring cross-sector application of realtime game engines in areas such as medical simulation, architectural pre-visualisation and manufacturing.

  • Interaction design & user experience
  • Tangible interaction & 3D fabrication
  • Built environment design & visualisation

Education 

The Visualisation Institute runs a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, in addition to short courses and micro-credentials.  Please get in touch to discuss your interests and needs.

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Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.