This course, “Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling with OpenAI and Three.js,” is designed to push the boundaries of how technology and art intersect. By leveraging cutting-edge tools like OpenAI’s APIs, Three.js, and custom code, participants will explore the transformative potential of data as an artistic medium. From climate science to cultural resilience, data holds stories waiting to be uncovered. This program empowers learners to transform raw data into dynamic, interactive, and immersive visualizations, merging the worlds of coding, artificial intelligence, and storytelling to create meaningful artistic experiences. The course emphasizes a hands-on, coding-first approach, fostering technical skills while maintaining a focus on creativity and impact.
Participants will progress through a structured curriculum that begins with the fundamentals of data processing and visualization, building up to advanced projects that integrate AI-driven narratives with real-time 3D rendering. By the end of the course, learners will not only master tools like OpenAI and Three.js but also develop the ability to communicate complex ideas and emotions through data-driven art. Whether you’re creating a virtual climate map or an interactive cultural archive, this course offers the technical and creative foundation needed to bridge art, data, and immersive storytelling in new and exciting ways.
This project builds on a foundation first piloted in 2021-2022 with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. During that time, we explored the potential of digital tools in climate storytelling and creative expression. We’re incredibly thankful for their support, which made the initial exploration possible, and we’re excited to bring this learning opportunity back—this time, with even greater detail, depth, and impact!
