Architecture et cinéma (EN)

ContenT

A cross-perspective between architecture and cinema. The latter is the school of vision, staging, framing, and conveying a certain gaze. This cross-pollination of perspectives is beneficial to architects as it raises similar questions about space and representation. The succession of sequences, their logical ordering, and their rhythm are shared themes. There is also, among others, the less visible question of the structure of works (their arrangement, construction, preparation, etc.) which is essential. As Patrick Berger said: Architecture and cinema have in common that they are both arts of montage: construction materials for one and film footage for the other.

TEACHING aims

Deepen the understanding of architectural and urban space. Explore the relationships between cinema and architecture beyond visual and aesthetic aspects. Analyze the elements of architectural composition through film. Ultimately, seek a personal and insightful vision of architecture that encourages students to reflect on the impact of their projects as living spaces. Thus fostering a more conscious, critical, reflective, and humanistic understanding of architecture, urban heritage and public spaces through cinema.

TEACHING FORMS

Theoretical lessons alternate with independent research conducted by students on the dynamic aspects of city and architecture mutation. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge in the second part of the course, which involves storyboarding, analyzing, and editing ‘jets’ to create a short film on an architectural and urban theme.

This process follows a method akin to that of an architectural project: idea, structure, construction..

Partners

• Etat de Genève – DT – Office du patrimoine et des sites (OPS)
• Quartiers en chantier – CITE HES-SO – HES-SO Genève

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