Online Intensive Course Vibecheck: Building 3D Generative and Interactive Art with AI

Designed for beginner programmers, this workshop blends technical concepts with creative practice in generative and interactive art for the web. No prior experience with programming or AI is necessary. In this 4-week beginner-friendly, online intensive, we’ll study 3D graphics programming concepts and build creative projects for the web with a mix of vibecoding and direct authorship of code. Incorporating technical vocabulary introduced during lectures and demos, we’ll craft prompts for AI code generation tools to build, refine, and debug creative projects. Scoping and project planning with AI tools will be an important topic of discussion throughout the class. We’ll work with three.js to create animations and interactive experiences and discuss the results, building your design skills and ability to discuss creative work. We’ll also read and analyze code generated during your creative explorations to build your JavaScript coding literacy and get comfortable editing code directly. Along the way, we’ll reflect on how AI tools impact the creative decisions, aesthetics, and scope for creative work. Dates: Mondays, November 2 – 23, 2026 (Four sessions: November 2, 9, 16 + 23) Experience Level: Beginner Scholarships: Diversity Scholarships are available. Apply by October 15, 2026 for a scholarship. No prior programming experience necessary. In this course, participants will: three.js is an easy-to-use, lightweight, cross-browser, general-purpose 3D library. Learn more about three.js. Kate Hollenbach is an artist, programmer, and educator. She is passionate about using open source tools and teaching in interdisciplinary environments where art and technology meet. Kate is also a contributor to p5.js and serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Processing Foundation. Before joining Gray Area, she was an Assistant Professor of Emergent Digital Practices at the University of Denver. In her creative practice, Kate creates video and interactive works examining critical issues in user interface and user experience design with a focus on user habits, data collection, and surveillance. Her work is informed by years of professional experience as an interface designer and product developer. She has presented, published, and exhibited work in venues such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SIGGRAPH, INST-INT, Piksel Festival, and Taper. See more of Kate Hollenbach’s work. Gray Area Members enjoy access to our interdisciplinary arts & education programs while supporting our mission. Get free admission, discounts, and more by becoming a member today! Kate Hollenbach is an artist, programmer, and educator. She is passionate about using open source tools and teaching in interdisciplinary environments where art and technology meet. Kate is also a contributor to p5.js and serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Processing Foundation. Before joining Gray Area, she was an Assistant Professor of Emergent Digital Practices at the University of Denver. In her creative practice, Kate creates video and interactive works examining critical issues in user interface and user experience design with a focus on user habits, data collection, and surveillance. Her work is informed by years of professional experience as an interface designer and product developer. She has presented, published, and exhibited work in venues such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SIGGRAPH, INST-INT, Piksel Festival, and Taper. This workshop takes place in the form of four 3-hour sessions. Dates: Mondays, November 2 – 23, 2026 (Four sessions: November 2, 9, 16 + 23) Scholarship: We also offer Diversity Scholarships. Apply by October 15, 2026.