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HUM-441: Collective creation: improv-arts & engineering I

Summary

Les techniques d'improvisation développées dans les arts vivants (théâtre, musique, danse, performance) sont mises en perspective avec les pratiques de conception en ingénierie. Ce cours enseigné à l'Arsenic mène à une performance publique intégrant les performeurs et leurs réalisations techniques.

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Instructor

Simon Nessim Henein

Born in 1973 and of Egyptian-Swiss nationality, Simon Henein grew up in Cairo. He obtained an engineering degree at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in 1996 and went on to complete his doctorate at the EPFL in 2000. In 2001, he published the book “Conception des guidages flexibles” which has become a reference in precision engineering. He then joined the Centre Suisse d’Electronique et Microtechnique (CSEM), Neuchatel, Switzerland, where he conceived and developed mechanisms for robotic, aerospace, medical and watchmaking applications. He pursued his research career at the Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland, where he developed instruments for the Swiss Light Source Synchrotron (SLS). Since November 1st, 2012, he is associate professor in microengineering at the EPFL, holder of the Patek Philippe Chair and director of the Micromechanical and horological design laboratory (Instant-Lab).

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/collective-creation-improv-arts-engineering-i-HUM-441

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-441

Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Simon Nessim Henein

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/collective-creation-improv-arts-engineering-i-HUM-441

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-441

Lectures in this course (13)

Improvised Arts and Engineering: Collective Creation Techniques Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Introduces improvisation techniques in performing arts and engineering design practices, focusing on collective creative processes and integrating technical artefacts in performances.

Sociology of Improvisation Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the sociological aspects of improvisation, emphasizing the importance of spontaneity and coordination in various contexts.

Interactive Performance: Exploring Movement and Objects Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores interactive performance through movement, objects, and sound experimentation.

Group Dynamics Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Delves into the dynamics of group interactions and the importance of collaboration.

Performance Transition Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Delves into transitioning between discussion and performance, emphasizing fluidity and gradual shifts in theatrical settings.

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