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Self-Initiated Project - Fall 2024 - MAP1 The course is a platform for the development of personal projects that arise from the desire and curiosity of each student. The basic concept of the work must be relevant to the field of contemporary photographic images. Each project can take a different form depending on the specificities, contents and inclinations of each participant. From books to multimedia installations, from performance to CGI, group discussions will articulate a plural vision of photography s applications today.
Photobook - Fall 2024 The photobook module introduces students to the history of photobooks and artists books and leads them to consider different strategies and approaches to contemporary book-making. In the first term students individually conceptualised a publication that have been designed, printed and distributed.
Paleo Workshop - Screening at Visions du Réel 2024 Students in the Master Film Studies ECAL/HEAD produced documentary vignettes for the Paléo Festival, which were shown for the first time at Visions du Réel in April 2024. The history of the Paléo festival, its frenzied crowds, its protagonists from all walks of life and its questions about the future, are the subject of a captivating documentary series by students from HEAD and ECAL. Four vignettes, including archival footage, will take you on a journey through the history of this essential institution in French-speaking Switzerland. “Génèse d un festival”, directed by Loïs de Goumoëns, Sara Dutch, Anna Joos and Elias Jutzet. “Prévision sonore”, directed by Antoine Scalese, Valentina Parati and Jonathan Ospina “Crowded”, directed by Theofanis Papadopoulos and Saleh Kashefi “Retour vers les futurs”, directed by Fei Fan, Pablo Guscetti and Loris Ciaburri
Kosovo Grand Voyage workshop Each year, students of the Master s program undertake a "Great Trip" to discover the territory of a filmmaker. In 2022, they went to Kosovo with the director and screenwriter Kaltrina Krasniqi. Each year, students of the Master s program undertake a "Great Trip" to discover the territory of a filmmaker. In 2022, they went to Kosovo with the director and screenwriter Kaltrina Krasniqi. Writing, shooting and editing films in three weeks: this is the challenge taken up by the ECAL/HEAD Master of Cinema students during their study trip to Prizren, Kosovo in autumn 2022. An artistic and human dive into the reality of a young and dynamic country that has distinguished itself in recent years by its remarkable cinematographic and artistic development.
Matteo Friberg – Death to the hunchbacks (Direction) Knight Borboron is poisoned and wants to apologize to Hildegund before dying. Fiction / 25 min Synopsis Knight Borboron, is forced to give in to peer pressure and, in order to avoid fighting in battle, eats a piece of poisoned cake. He quickly regrets his decision and feels overcome with a weight on his conscience. In a panic, he makes his young squire Michmich escort him on a final quest that will assuage his guilt and thus enable him to die with dignity: to apologize to Hildegrund.
Léo Paschoud – How to sell online This work takes the form of a series of three books compiling images from conversations collected on various online second-hand sales sites. A specific protocol defines the message sent to the sellers to obtain a photo in return. Each book focuses on a specific object: the camera, the mirror, and the laptop webcam. The aim of this project is to explore the behavior of online sellers. To obtain the desired image, with the correct shooting angle, the process relies on their desire to sell these objects and allows for the observation of their different reactions. If the protocol is successful, images are received; otherwise, responses of indignation, annoyance, insults, or even silence are encountered.
Rebecca Alfandary – Disparitions Everything is fated to disappear. This non-exhaustive collection explores the plurality of the manifestations and forms of impermanence, its impacts, its causes, as well as its different timescales. Great and little stories inhabit the same space, and make information and interpretation come together. Text and images, both linked and independent of each other, illustrate each subject and create a dialogue. Throughout the book, a series of interludes give it a more sensible dimension, by referring to our relationship with the ephemeral. The whole is both a testimony and a tribute to what is disappearing, what has disappeared, what will disappear.
Valentin Bonzon – Sueños entre paginas, les rêves entre les pages Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez s Nobel Prize speech, I went to Bogotá to document a journey exploring the power of reading and writing in a city marked by violence and corruption. The project compiles initiatives promoting reading and writing, highlighting the importance of literature in Colombia. The main chapters address various topics, such as writing workshops for youth affected by armed conflicts or the extensive system of public libraries. Interspersed between these chapters are historical fragments providing context. Finally, poems printed on handmade papers and inserts from second-hand books found in Bogotá structure the work, giving it a unique form.
Edizioni Arche Edizioni Arche unites the idea of inclusion under the umbrella of a publishing house that has as its founding pillars ‘always act in such a way as to maximise the number of possibilities , a quote from the philosopher Von Foester, which we try to apply in our diploma. The importance of enabling fluent reading and understanding is a primordial concept: everyone should have the right to read and understand. Graphic design conveys this possibility. Arche researches and explores accessible editorial responses to all cases, from comprehension difficulties, motor problems, visual impairments or the simple desire to empathise with others. No less important, books aimed at a wider audience are not excluded: they raise the necessary awareness of sometimes underestimated problems.
Alexandra Cupsa – Piedica în calea uitarii 1 Iunie is one of the last abandoned industrial factories in Timișoara that has not yet been demolished. Its demolition is imminent, and its existence might be forgotten. Piedică în Calea Uitării means "An Obstacle to Forgetting" in Romanian and marks the intention of this project. To prevent the factory from being forgotten, and to create a new space within the pages of the book to preserve fragments of 1 Iunie s life. This is not only a visual journey but also an auditory journey accompanied by a vinyl record. Each episode of the factory s life is introduced through a song from the same period. Beyond 1 Iunie, the project also focuses on the issues of preserving the industrial heritage of the city of Timișoara.
L inventaire To make an exhibition catalogue, there are Camille and Chloé, but also all the other hands, and everything that fits between the ends to enter the space of the book, like entering a house with a reading key. L inventaire is an exhibition catalogue that tells its own story, and that happened in accordance with its own chronology. It invites you to take a closer look at the prologue, which describes the research process, to wander through its heart, which was printed during the opening, with a system of retranscription and live printing, and to thank you in the epilogue, which reverently marks the end of its production. In this way, the book becomes an exhibition space, then returns to its original form.
Lisa Grobet – Villa Trudy Listening to the walls, perceiving the imprints they bear, remembering the ghosts of the past. Villa Trudy, in Sardinia, is a house marked by the passage of many lives. A father teaching his son to swim, this son becoming a father in turn. The walls bear witness to the changes and traces left by our ancestors. They observe the events that unfold within the house, but remain passive. In a way, they are the guardians of the place, witnesses of an invisible absence. Through sensitive intervention on the remnants of the place, this book aspires to become, in turn, the guardian of memories that would otherwise no longer be tangible, offering a new form of transmission. This project pays tribute to the soul of Villa Trudy by preserving its heritage.
Delphine Moënnat – Le Soleil a dit qu il reviendrait There are places where the sun promises to return, where its rays glide over faces marked by the trials of life. Le Radeau is one of those places. Le Soleil a dit qu il reviendrait invites us to enter, to listen to the rustle of whispers, to observe the discreet gestures that tell stories — their stories. This book explores the lives of those who inhabit this place, through intimate conversations; the border between their world and ours is almost imperceptible. We slip in quietly, as if entering a dream, and realize that these people are not strangers. They could be our brothers, our sisters, our children, or our friends. It is a book that speaks to our hearts, inviting us to reach out, to listen, and to understand.
Luca Riva – Attitude as Tool – The graphic language of context Attitude as Tool is a research project on the practice of graphic design through the use of context. The project develops into a book that proposes a working method that invites designers to work in unconventional contexts, integrating them into their professional practice and using these contexts to develop tools, ideas and processes. Derived from a way of observing the world related to the concept of "Adhocism" and encouraging self-production, unlikely combinations of what is at hand, common or unusual materials are integrated into the creation process. Mistakes, unintentional and situational gestures shape unexpected results.
Lorane Hochstätter – 24 This book explores the complexity of the development of a girl s feminine identity through the education and gaze of her mother, the first and most powerful model of femininity. My mother, former model, seemed to emerge from a magazine cover: the embodiment of overwhelming norms of feminine representation. Our image develops in a mirror: she projects herself onto me, remembering what she was and inspecting what she no longer is; I project myself onto her, seeing what I would like to be but what I am not. These self-portraits twist and disguise my body, caught between emancipation and subordination to imposed codes. This book deals with the love-rejection relationship between a mother and her daughter, who accompany and evolve together in a never-ending quest: the search for a feminine identity.
Anna von Allmen – Nos vies sur vos murs Nos vies sur vos murs (Our lives on your walls) grew out of a collaboration with fourteen young people from the Pierre-à-Bot neighbourhood in the heights of Neuchâtel. Over a six-month period, I organised workshops with young people aged between seven and twelve, which formed the basis of this experiment. During our meetings, I initiated discussions around the theme of love, a feeling that is often so complex to grasp. I shared moments of their lives with them, collected their texts and asked them to use disposable cameras to draw pictures of love. In this book, our visions come together to create a portrait of the neighbourhood and the imaginary worlds that develop there.
Antoine Woeffray – I Unfold My Skin In The Morning Antoine_Woeffray: Hi readers! Antoine_Woeffray: I m Antoine_Woeffray Antoine_Woeffray: But they also call me mr_paramount mr_paramount: Hi readers! mr_paramount: I m mr_paramount mr_paramount: But my friends call me Antoine mr_paramount: My doctor call me also Antoine_Woeffray mr_paramount: Actually on my ID card the name written is Antoine_Woeffray mr_paramount: But my online lovers call me mr_paramount This project, which takes the form of a book, is an investigation into the representation of the male body and what it means to be a man. A digital construction of a physical being. The body passes through the image before being transformed.
Isaïa Delaplace – Azimut Azimut is a puzzle game set in a 3D natural environment. The aim is to solve a series of riddles linked to the position of the sun in the sky. Inspired by the theme of Jun ichiro Tanizaki s book “In Praise of Shadows”, controlling the sun becomes the central element of the gameplay. This action allows players to simply interact with the light that illuminates the Earth, solving puzzles and progressing through the experience. Through this series of increasingly complex puzzles, we can observe and feel the beauty of light and shadow in an increasingly vivid and rich environment.
Sasha Iatsenia – LittleCubes Today, 1 in 15 children are affected by a disorder that alters their behaviors, impacting their educational, socialization, and communication skills. LittleCubes were designed as therapeutic toys to help develop these skills through light and play. Using a cube that lights up and responds to natural gestures, therapists can create fun and engaging exercises using an intuitive app. While designing this project, I discovered that I have autistic traits, inspiring me to build a toy I would have loved as a child. My goal is to build bridges between neurotypical and neurodiverse experiences, making the world more inclusive for all. To date, I have tested the cube with more than 15 therapists and 30 children (ASD, motor deficiencies and associated disorders). I hope to continue this project after my diploma. This project is supported by Fondation Dr Combe.
Alejandrina Hernandez – Stimuli Stimuli, a mini robot for children s education, is the result of a collaboration with the Mobots Lab at EPFL which created Thymio. As a robotic assistant, Stimuli explores new alternatives to support the learning process of children, by fostering knowledge development and sensory stimulation. This innovative tool cultivates creativity and sensitivity, improving cognitive, motor, emotional, and social development by balancing digital and manual experiences. Through sound and movement generated by vibration, children can explore and understand material properties, enriching their growth. As Charles Eames said, "the best preparation is a general education" that fosters sensitivity to life s forces. Stimuli embodies this principle, offering a holistic educational experience.
Minna Holenweg – RideBy RideBy is a child seat that is designed to attach to a standard shopping cart, making grocery shopping easier for both, parents and children. It provides a designated place for children, allowing them to move freely while staying secure. Made from metal with plastic components, just like the shopping cart, RideBy attaches with a single screw. To save space, RideBy features a flexible joint that allows the seat to fold when the carts are nested together. The fixed footrest prevents scratches on the cart, and the handle alongside the cart s basket, additionaly protects the child from bumping their head. Thanks to RideBy, shopping becomes a participative and dynamic experience, engaging both the child and the parents.
Sophia Zeller – Eleanor A dress designed to be worn long after the wedding day, offering a solution to wear and re-wear your memories, in a sustainable way. Eleanor is the result of research on textile waste in the wedding dress industry. Simply moving the skirt along the garments buttons transforms it so it can effortlessly be used for various events during the ceremony. By dying and changing its color post-wedding, Eleanor unveils the myrtle flower pattern printed on the fabric, ready to be worn without a bridal appearance. No longer confined to closets and attics, this dress embodies sustainability by reducing textile waste. Crafted from 100% deadstock silk and designed as a mono-material garment, it follows a zero-waste pattern criteria.
Sherif Sherif – Lines to See and Not to Cross My diploma project is an installation consisting of two sculptures and a video that explores physical, psychological, and societal boundaries through imaginative narratives. Lines to See and Not to Cross is a sculpture with three arrows connected to a sphere, projecting laser lines that create illusory, yet crossable boundaries, addressing psychological limits and power structures. "Hand Games" is a 3-minute video on a loop projected on a screen made of plexiglass, a red gel light filter, and tracing paper. The video explores physical boundaries through children s games. "Forbidden Fruit" is a 3D-printed sculpture of two power sockets locked with padlocks, preventing access to the power source.
Nina Pacherová – We Won t Tell Daddy! We Won t Tell Daddy! takes a speculative look at the impact of sharenting - the phenomenon whereby parents excessively share their children s lives on social networks. In the form of a video installation, it explores the future consequences of the digital footprint that parents create for their children. It focuses on the TikTok #bathroomchallenge, where children are recorded cursing, and unaware of the future implications, their video is shared online. The project uses AI and deepfake technology to protect children s identities by replacing their faces with that of the author and highlights the abuse of content. At the same time, it encourages us to redefine the role of technology in our lives by using deepfake as a protective tool.
Amélie Tricaud – Elle rêvait des loups This work illustrates an attraction to the masculine, a deep desire to be embodied in a different body, assumed to be my opposite. This obsession, built through the accumulation of male images, shows what I covet, what I wish to carry within myself, without being able to access it. Throughout the 250 pages of the book, I question my gaze and my notion of beauty by idealizing these bodies, objectifying them, or reducing them to abstraction, attempting to subvert gendered and stereotypical ideals of femininity and masculinity. It is a reflection on the idea of the muse, reversing the power dynamics between the female muse and the male artist, and a mirror on the vast existing corpus representing female figures, on how their bodies are always depicted, scrutinized, fragmented, and contorted.
Loris Ciaburri – Lux Vitae Lux Vitae is a feature-length screenplay developed over two years as part of the ECAL/HEAD Master of Cinema program. The project was built from a synopsis, through various treatment versions to a V1 screenplay. Anne Brouillet supervised the writing process throughout. Lux Vitae is a film set in La Chaux-de-Fonds, incorporating the local socio-historical context. The film follows the story of Anica, a polyamorous, pansexual watchmaker who, following an accident, becomes a paraplegic. Her sex life is limited, so she decides to seek assisted suicide and meets Max, an EXIT counsellor. These two people, totally opposed in their sexuality, come together and bond intimately.
Pablo Guscetti – Chi ch ien piü chiö Nena, 40, lives in the valley in Ticino where she grew up. Giulia, an urbanite in her thirties, is visiting her family s village for the first time in order to conduct field research for her post-doctorate. Nena reluctantly acts as Giulia s research guide. Animosity grows quickly between the two. The protagonists discover that mysterious and murderous attacks are ravaging the valley they left behind. Panic-stricken, the two women head for a high-altitude refuge. But this respite is quickly replaced by heartbreak. The storm is close, and so are the and monsters. Giulia and Nena face each other in the midst of horror.
Gilian Cardaci – Pitch Green This work documents the issues surrounding a professional football field and its artificial maintenance. The turf on these pitches must be maintained to comply with the high standards dictated by FIFA to enhance the image of the sport. Specific tools have been developed to meet this demand. Pitch Green turns football on its head with a fascination for what goes on behind the scenes, creating an imagery reminiscent of science fiction. The contrast between the natural turf and these ultra-technological tools lends an absurd edge to their real purpose. These pitches, which appear perfect to the viewer, reveal the excesses of football and its corrupt business.
Shaping the future of cinema: ECAL listen to their graduates Just a few days before the opening of the Locarno Film Festival 2024, where several ECAL films will be shown, ECAL and HEAD unveil the results of a survey aimed at shaping the future of cinema training. To guide the development of their HES-SO Bachelor s and Master s programs in Film, the Film Departments at ECAL and HEAD have collaborated to conduct a survey of their graduates. To carry out this project, the research and polling institute gfs.bern was commissioned to design the online questionnaire, while the Observatoire romand de la culture was responsible for organizing focus groups. This is the first initiative of its kind to be carried out among film graduates. Two key findings emerge from the survey: 77% of graduates surveyed are currently working in the film industry Nearly 2/3 of graduates surveyed would choose to study film at ECAL or HEAD again The aim is to fine-tune ECAL and HEAD film courses by analyzing the career paths and feedback on the academic experience of the last fifteen graduating classes. This information is essential for making informed decisions to improve the curricula.
Documentary film workshop with Alessandro Comodin The 2024 documentary film workshop for 2nd year students was lead by french italian director Alessandro Comodin. Head of workshop: "To make a film, you have to take into account so many variables that it may seem impossible. If we accept this ontological impossibility and the imperfection it entails, the greatest variable to be confronted in filming becomes the self. How, then, to film the Other? How do we portray them? How do we accept that the film will also be a portrait of ourselves? How do you strike a balance between the Other and yourself? How, finally, can we work on our own style, our own unconscious inclinations, our own tastes and desires, without letting ourselves be influenced by forms and images we ve already seen? We worked in the simplest, most artisanal way possible, going back to the very basics of cinematic grammar. We desacralized mise-en-scène, reducing it as much as possible to a question of light, frame, out-of-frame, sound... In this way, we were able to touch the heart of our craft with our own hands: the most important thing when we make a film is the people we re filming, the bond that binds us, the desire and pleasure of immortalizing them...and this in the same way, whether we re making documentaries or fiction." Alessandro Comodin, director • , En surface, 23 • , Your face that still eludes me, 33 • , A paradise, 36 • , Family photos, 26 • , Loop, 15 • , Worthwhile wait followed by great joy, 19 • , Sunflower, 23 • , Limbo, 40
Collector During the visual identity course with Adeline Mollard, the students had to develop an identity project promoting a collection chosen by them. Each project includes the design of a catalogue contextualising and presenting the collection, together with the design of a poster. LUEURS "Lueurs" is a collection of jewels, narrated by family photos and texts recalling the history of these jewels. In my family, whether maternal or paternal, there is an overwhelming majority of women. Growing up, I saw them all wearing jewelry to which they seemed attached in a way that could not be attributed to their materiality alone. These jewels, by the way they have been given or handed down, carry stories. The stories they embody, though I find it hard to remember what role each character plays, give me a fragmented image of my family s history. By Simon Cossyalmanacco 2025 This identity seeks to retranscribe ancient, vernacular and ornamental codes through a contemporary approach. In the form of a calendar, this edition uses ascii-art to rediscover almanac aesthetics lost through the ages. By Alice Gilliozgaz(e) This project brings together a collection of perfume bottles, presented through an identity that questions fashion codes through censorship and various visual creation techniques. By Siméon Dubuisfrom a to b "From a to b" is a visual identity project based on a collection of transport tickets from different countries. It reinterprets their visual codes to recreate atmospheres, a graphic line presented in the form of an edition. By Léa Verboux72 flyers "72 Flyers" is a collection of leaflets assembled over several years. The project seeks to deconstruct these printed materials through their format, colors, composition and texts. All have been analyzed and classified in the form of an edition. By 6962 viganello This family heritage of postcards with Ticino as its departure and destination comes together through this visual identity. In book form, this collection immerses readers in a visual and textual archive, testimony to short-distance exchanges. By Carolina Crivelli
ECAL at NIFFF,05–12.07.2024,Neuchâtel ECAL graduates and students showcase their talent and creativity at the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2024 (NIFFF) ECAL s participation in NIFFF 2024 once again illustrates the ability of its students and graduates to shine at internationally renowned events. The talent of ECAL students is highlighted by the selection of two second-year workshop films in the "Amazing Schools" category, underlining the recognition of their potential by film professionals. MEMENTO MORI by Adam, a professional model, does one photo shoot after another. Obsessed with his own body, he feels a compulsive need for control that, at some point, turns against him. DIAPASON 440 by Faced with the death of her sister, a young woman must honor the pact they made. In addition, two former ECAL students, , a graduate of the Bachelor Media & Interaction Design program, and , a graduate of the Bachelor Cinéma program, are members of the NIFFF EXTENDED - IMAGING THE FUTURE Jury. This jury is responsible for evaluating the most innovative projects in the field of new technologies and interactive media. , Head of Bachelor & Master Cinéma, also represents the ECAL on the SSA/SUISSEIMAGE Jury.DATES & SCHEDULE05.07 - 12.07.2024WEBSITEnifff.chVENUENeuchâtelTICKETShttps://nifff.ch/billetterie/
AWARDS & GRANTS 2024 The graduation ceremony, which took place on 28 June 2024, was also an opportunity to reward numerous diploma projects with scholarships and prizes. Congratulations to all the graduates and winners! bourses & PRIX 2024 – BACHELOR Prix de l Année Propédeutique – CHF 500.- Un prix décerné à un·e étudiant·e de l Année Propédeutique de l ECAL qui s est distingué·e par l excellence de ses résultats. Remis par David Monnet, Responsable de l Année Propédeutique - Propédeutique, option Photographie Prix Visarte Vaud – CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e en Arts Visuels qui s est distingué·e par l excellence de son travail. Remis par Patricia Glave, Présidente de Visarte Vaud - diplômé BA Arts Visuels Prix LOGITECH DESIGN AWARD – SOLUTION CRÉATIVE HAUT DE GAMME & CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e du BA Media & Interaction Design qui s est distingué·e par dont le projet de diplôme démontre une sensibilité particulière aux thématiques chères à Logitech. Remis par Giulio Barresi, Responsable UX Logitech - diplômé BA Media & Interaction Design Prix du Risque – CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e du BA Arts Visuels qui a démontré un certain goût du risque dans son travail de diplôme. Remis par Stéphane Kropf, Responsable du Bachelor Arts Visuels - diplômé·e BA Arts Visuels Prix METAA – CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e en Media & Interaction Design qui s est distingué·e par une approche prospective et expérimentale dans son travail de diplôme. Remis par Mylène Dreyer, Présidente de l association METAA, Media Experiments in Technology and Art Association - diplômée BA Media & Interaction Design Prix GIFF Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) — Présentation du projet au Geneva Digital Market au GIFF & CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e en Media & Interaction Design qui s est distingué·e par une approche innovante et originale dans la narration ou la réalisation de son projet de diplôme. Remis par Pauline Saglio, Responsable du BA Media & Interaction Design - diplômée BA Media & Interaction Design Prix David Rust – CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné par In Rust We Trust à un·e diplômé·e ayant réalisé un travail typographique remarquable. Le/La lauréat·e se voit offrir l opportunité d éditer un visuel qui servira à collecter des dons pour l action Design against Cancer, menée par l association. Remis par Angelo Benedetto, Responsable du Bachelor Graphic Design - diplômé BA Design Graphique Prix Jacqueline Veuve – CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné à un·e étudiant·e en cinéma qui s est distingué·e au cours de l année par la qualité de ses réalisations ou de son travail technique. Ce prix rend hommage à Jacqueline Veuve, grande documentariste suisse décédée en 2013. Remis par Agnieszka Ramu, Productrice Bande à Part Films - 2e année BA Cinéma pour son film « Maman danse » Pax Art Talent Award – Présentation du projet à la HEK-Haus der Elekronische Kunste à Bâle & CHF 1 000.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e en Media & Interaction Design dont la pratique artistique traite de manière innovante de l influence des technologies sur la société, et qui se caractérise également par une approche narrative discursive et critique. Remis par Nicolas Bopp, Président de Art Fondation Pax - diplômée BA Media & Interaction Design Prix WSP – CHF 1 500.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e, auteur·e d un projet qui prend en compte le développement durable, en particulier ses aspects économiques, environnementaux et sociaux. Remis par Pascale Grossmann, Consultante Corporate Design à WSP - diplômée BA Design Graphique Prix d ENCOURAGEMENT De la Ville de Renens – Exposition & CHF 2 000.- Un prix d encouragement décerné à un·e étudiant·e en 2e année Bachelor qui s est distingué·e par la qualité de son travail. Remis par Nathalie Jaccard, Conseillère municipale à la Ville de Renens - 2e année BA Photographie Prix d excellence du domaine Design et Arts Visuels de la HES-SO – CHF 2 500.- Un prix décerné à un·e diplômé·e qui s est distingué·e par l excellence de son travail de diplôme. Remis par Gaetano Massa, Adjoint scientifique du domaine Design et Arts visuels de la HES-SO - diplômé BA Design Graphique Prix Ernest Manganel – CHF 3 000.- Un prix décerné par le jury de la Fondation Ernest Manganel à un·e diplômé·e en Arts Visuels, pour récompenser la pertinence de sa recherche et la qualité de son travail de diplôme. Remis par Stéphane Kropf, Responsable du Bachelor Arts Visuels au nom de la Fondation Ernest Manganel - diplômée BA Arts Visuels Swiss Design Association Bachelor Award – 3 ANS d Adhésion & coaching Un prix qui récompense un·e diplômé·e Bachelor pour l excellence de son travail de diplôme. Le SDA Bachelor Award offre au lauréat·e la possibilité de devenir membre SDA durant 3 ans, ainsi qu un coaching entrepreneurial individuel pour le développement de son projet de diplôme. Remis par Andréa Müller, Membre du comité d organisation de la SDA, Swiss Design Association - diplômé BA Design Industriel Bourses Fondation Walter + Eve Kent – CHF 5 000.- Deux bourses décernées à des étudiant·e·s particulièrement talentueux·euses dans le domaine des arts visuels. Remises par Alexis Georgacopoulos, Membre de la Fondation Walter + Eve Kent - 2e année BA Arts Visuels - 2e année BA Arts Visuels PRIX La Foncière – CHF 5 000.- Un prix décerné par La Foncière, société de Fonds de placements immobiliers à un·e étudiant·e méritant pour le travail accompli durant l année en Photographie. Remis par Thomas Vonaesch, COO of La Foncière - diplômée BA Photographie Prix Downtown Studio de l Image – Services De post-production & ADHÉsion offerte (CHF 5 000.-) Un prix destiné à un·e étudiant·e du BA Cinéma, en spécialisation Image, qui s est distingué·e par la qualité de son travail aussi bien sur les plans artistiques que techniques. Ce prix souligne également les ponts vertueux entre le monde académique et professionnel. Remis par Boris Rabusseau et Jérémie Blaser, Représentants de Downtown Studio - diplômée BA Cinéma pour l image du film « Cartilage » d Arsène Fragnière Prix Plateforme 10 x ECAL – Exposition & CHF 5 000.- Un prix destiné à récompenser un·e diplômé·e Bachelor Media & Interaction Design, qui permettra le développement du projet de diplôme en vue d une première visibilité publique à travers une exposition à Plateforme 10, tout en renforçant les liens entre l ECAL et Plateforme 10. Remis par Pauline Saglio, Responsable du BA Media & Interaction Design et Vincent Jaquier, Responsable Communication Visuelle, au nom de Plateforme 10 - diplômé BA Media & Interaction Design Prix Images Vevey x ECAL – Exposition Un prix offrant à un·e diplômé·e du Bachelor ou Master Photographie, l opportunité d une première visibilité publique à travers une exposition à l Appartement - Espace Images Vevey, tout en renforçant les liens existants entre l ECAL et Images Vevey. Remis par Stefano Stoll, Directeur d Images Vevey - diplômée BA Photographie BourseS Fondation JAN MICHALSKI – Accompagnement pour le développement du travail de Mémoire & CHF 5 000.- Deux bourses consistant à développer puis donner une visibilité publique à deux mémoires de fin d études Bachelor. La Fondation Jan Michalski s engage à favoriser le contact avec des auteur·rice·s, en vue d obtenir un accompagnement et des conseils qui favoriseront le développement des mémoires. La publication finale fera l objet d une présentation publique de la part des lauréat·e·s ainsi que d un vernissage à la Fondation Jan Michalski. Deux prix spéciaux de CHF 1 000.- sont également attribués. Remise par Natalia Granero, Directrice de la Fondation Jan Michalski Prix spéciaux - diplômée BA Design Graphique - diplômée BA Media & Interaction Design Bourses - diplômé BA Design Graphique - diplômée BA Design Industriel BourseS Fondation Casino Barrière de Montreux – CHF 8 000.- Une bourse décernée à un·e étudiant·e sur le point d accomplir son année de diplôme et attribuée en fonction de son sens de la créativité. Remise par Hervé Klopfenstein, Membre du Conseil de la Fondation Casino Barrière de Montreux Mykola Churmantaiev - 2e année BA Arts Visuels Prix Tremplin ECAL soutenu par la Fondation Leenaards – CHF 10 000.- Le « Prix Tremplin » vise à faciliter le démarrage d une carrière et aider à asseoir une pratique artistique professionnelle sur le long terme pour des artistes et/ou designers de talent. Il est destiné aux fraîchement diplômé·e·s de l ECAL pour les soutenir dans la mise en place d un projet concret ou dans l entrée dans la vie professionnelle. Remis par Mme Catherine Othenin-Girard, Présidente de la Commission Culturelle de la Fondation Leenaards - diplômée BA Design Industriel - diplômé BA Arts Visuels - diplômé BA Photographie GRANTS & Awards 2023 – MASTER EXECAL Award - CHF 1 000.- A prize awarded to a graduate who has produced a distinguished Master s thesis project. Presented by Yoo-Mi Steffen, EXECAL Secretary - graduate MA Fine Arts Prix WSP – CHF 1 500.- A prize awarded to a graduate for projects that take sustainable development into account, particularly its economic, environmental and social aspects. Presented by Pascale Grossmann, Consultant Corporate Design WSP - graduate MA Product Design Profot-Elinchrom AWARD – Equipment (CHF 2 000.-) A prize for a Master Photography student who has produced an excellent diploma work. Presented by Sandro Bizzarro, Digital Imaging Consultant at Profot SA - graduate MA Photography BCV Award – CHF 2 000.- A prize awarded to a Master s graduate who has distinguished by the overall quality of his/her work. Presented by Stéphanie Moisdon, head of Master Fine Arts - graduate MA Fine Arts Encouragement Award BY City of Renens – EXHIBITION & CHF 2 000.- An encouragement prize awarded to a student in the 1st year of the Master programmes who has produced a distinguished body of work. The winner will exhibit at La Ferme des Tilleuls in Renens. Presented by Nathalie Jaccard, Municipal Councillor of Renens City - 1st Year MA Product Design HES-SO Design & Fine Arts Excellence Award – CHF 2 500.- A prize awarded to an ECAL student who has distinguished himself/herself by the excellence of his/her diploma work. Presented by Xavier Duchoud, Academic Deputy Director ECAL - graduate MA Photography Prix Pierre Keller – CHF 5 000.- In memory of Pierre Keller, director of ECAL from 1995 to 2011. A prize awarded for particularly committed diploma work. Presented by Alexis Georgacopoulos, Director of ECAL and Camille Blin, Head of Master Product Design - graduate MA Product Design Scholarship Walter + Eve Kent Foundation – CHF 5 000.- Two scholarships awarded to particularly talented 1st year Master Fine Arts students in the fields of painting and sculpture, to support the continuation of their studies at ECAL. Presented by Stéphanie Moisdon, Head of Master Fine Arts Mélody Lu - 1st Year MA Fine Arts - 1st Year MA Fine Arts De Bethune Award – CHF 6 000.- A prize awarded to a graduate student in the Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship for the quality of his/her work. Presented by Denis Flageollet, Master Watchmaker & Co-Founder of De Bethune - graduate MAS Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship Masé Studios Sound Prize – Mixing services at Masé Studios in Geneva (CHF 8 000.-) A prize for a student whose film has distinguished itself by the quality of its sound, artistic and technical work. This prize underlines the virtuous bridges between the academic and professional world. Presented by Ivan Ruet for Masé Studios - graduate MA Cinéma with her film « Niederurnen » GRANT Nestlé-ECAL – CHF 10 000.- Two Nestlé grants awarded to deserving 2nd year MADP, MAP or MATD students, who have distinguished themselves by the research and quality of their diploma project, particularly -but not exclusively - in relation to current themes such as technological or social innovation, sustainability or health. Presented by René Ciocca, Head of Corporate Identity Design Nestlé - graduate MA Product Design Naiqian Wang - graduate MA Type Design ECAL Tremplin Award supported by Fondation Leenaards – CHF 10 000.- The aim of the "Tremplin Award" is to help talented artists and/or designers launch their careers and establish a long-term professional artistic practice. It is reserved for creatives who have just graduated from ECAL, supports them in setting up a concrete project or for their entry into professional life. Presented by Catherine Othenin-Girard, Chairwoman of Cultural Commission of Fondation Leenaards - graduate MA Product Design - graduate MA Type Design
TRANSLATION During the visual identity course, the 2nd year Graphic Design bachelors had to produce a communication project based on a translation. They had to define their own translation system and develop a visual language based on these rules. Mires Through my research into test patterns, my aim was to design and use test patterns that were truncated, whether by the printing technique or by their very design. These test patterns are intentionally designed to be altered and used in a way that reverses their original calibration function. By calibrating the camera with these test patterns, the resulting image suffers all the errors and imperfections induced. This research explores how calibration errors affect image quality, by manipulating parameters such as blur, overexposure and optical distortion.etic potential of technical errors in photography. Par BAD NOISE CLUB This project is a visual identity proposal for a fictitious electronic music club, inspired by the world of rave parties, techno clubs and the influence of the Roland TR-303 on this musical genre from the 90s to the present day. The visuals are the result of experimentation and research into the machine s technical characteristics. They translate live the modulation of sound and the way the instrument is used using VJing techniques. Par PIMP MY HOOK Fly fishing is a fishing method that uses lures made to imitate aquatic and terrestrial insects. Using 3D, "PIMP MY HOOK" reproduces the translation phenomenon between the real insect and its imitation on a hook, just as an artificial fly tyer would do. Par Sounds of Things "Sounds of Things" is a visual identity that translates sound into images. It takes the form of an alphabet book in which the sound of each object creates an infographic form. In this way, a whole visual lexicon is created, moving from one sense (hearing) to another (vision). Par CORPS ET ÂMEA mixture of empirical data and concrete poetry, CORPS ET ÂMES translates my state of mind when I improvise in dance. From an internal point of view, this project illustrates the four criteria I use in my practice: speed, amplitude, height and intensity, as well as the thoughts that go through my head. A video illustrates the creative process, itself condensed into two posters featuring my personal video archives and the more abstract aspect of my movements. The project is accompanied by a pack of cards for dancers who enjoy improvisation and challenges. Par Vallée du GottéronThis is the story of a river that runs aground at the foot of a town. This wild river has always fascinated the people of Fribourg, but it has also frightened them. Mixing reality and fiction, this project is a work of research into the translation of a place and its legends. Par
So, how can we live better? Beyond questions of functionality, comfort and individual or collective well-being, the built environment is capable of responding in a stimulating way to societal, energy and environmental challenges. Workplaces, homes, public spaces, interiors and streets are all driven by real statements of intent that motivate their design. The 2nd year Graphic Design students worked on a communication based on one of these principles (or others) and on the architectural creation that refers to it in order to promote it. Ailleurs Ici Édition Ailleurs Ici is the story of 132 route de la Fruitière. During their retirement, the two former teachers René and Anne-Marie Favre explored the world. Their travels are above all encounters, the interests of enthusiasts. A history book of faraway lands for René, and a fantastic but tangible herbarium for Annie. But when they return from these expeditions, it s their house that changes. As if undergoing a second metamorphosis. The old renovated barn at 132 Route de la Fruitière has been given a final chrysalis. The walls are filled with colourful objects and prints of exotic negatives. The stones here are filled with prints from elsewhere. Without intending to, René and Annie have turned 132 Route la Fruitière into a museum inhabited by its curators. Elsewhere Here is their catalogue, retracing each of René and Annie s journeys through objects as mystical as they are foreign. Par LEs vieux Blocs Édition Les vieux blocs traces the history of a group of buildings in the Marolles district of Brussels. Emblematic of Art Nouveau architecture, it now represents a meeting point between a social building and an architectural one. This project invites us to explore this controversial dynamic by bringing together the tourist side and the social side in the same architecture, with a testimonial from a neighbour and images of tourists strolling through the district. Par Terrain Gurzelen Édition It s important, even temporarily, to create parentheses in society, bubbles of utopia that can burst at any moment. The energy that emanates from these ephemeral moments is unique. Gurz is a sensory stroll that hijacks, appropriates and translates the materiality of the Terrain de la Gurzelen, a football pitch temporarily occupied by the residents of the city of Biel. The aim is to leave a trace of the life of this surreal place, which will soon disappear. Par 14 21 Vidéo This simulation shows the duality between the inflows and the threats posed by the Grande Dixence dam to the population of the valleys below. It traces the hypothetical course of water from the dam to the town of Sierre. Par CITY STADIUM LEAGUE Édition The city stadium is a multi-purpose urban facility designed for sporting activities and an ideal meeting place for local residents, reinforcing social cohesion. CITY STADIUM LEAGUE, halfway between the famous vignette collection albums and reportage, is an immersive object retracing an amateur football tournament held on 7 and 8 May 2024 in Renens. It highlights not only the sporting event itself, but also the social and unifying impact of the event. Par Hotel à gogo Édition The aim was to pay homage to the abandoned Grand Hôtel Chaumont & Golf in Neuchâtel. Having closed, because it was recluse of any civilization, in the heights of Neuchâtel. At the time it was in operation, the hotel used to organise themed activities to attract customers, but these were unsuccessful and the hotel went bankrupt. So I based the concept of my edition on this theme, recreating melancholy costume scenes inside the hotel, as if someone had never stopped carrying out these activities in this place frozen in time. I did all this with the help of official documents I d picked up on the spot, such as activity reports and flyers promoting the evenings, the bands, the fancy dress costumes and the concerts. These are included in the edition to accompany the photographic sequence. Par
Magazine - 23/24 As part of the publishing course led by Anouk Schneider and Chi-Long Trieu, 2nd year Visual Communication students had the opportunity to design an artist s book during the first semester. This book project stands out for its contemporary approach aimed at creating an editorial object that harmoniously integrates form and content in the current context of the editorial landscape. Students were encouraged to exploit their artistic freedom at all levels of creation, whether in terms of format, choice of paper, binding, layout, illustrations, text or typography. As part of this course, the artist s book can take shape through various illustration modalities, such as photography, reproduction, contextualization, drawing, 3D, etc. The emphasis is on the author s artistic vision and the means implemented to realize it. Students take on multiple roles as editor, curator and architect, covering the responsibilities of artistic director, designer, photographer, stylist, illustrator, typographer, editor-in-chief, and editorial secretary. This course highlights contemporary editorial design by exploring the narrative potential of a sequence of controlled content. Convoy Magazine By & FOUND IN Magazine By & MôD Magazine By & SOLER Magazine By & 2gether Magazine By &
ECAL MASTERCLASS- JESSICA HAUSNER,21.06.2024,IKEA Auditorium, ECAL ECAL s Cinema department welcomes filmmaker Jessica Hausner for a lecture moderated by Paolo Moretti, head of the Bachelor & Master Cinéma program. Jessica Hausner is an Austrian director, screenwriter and producer. She studied film at the Vienna Film Academy, where she made her first short films: Flora (1996), which won a prize at the Locarno Film Festival, and Inter-View (1999). Her first feature film, Lovely Rita (2000), won her international acclaim after being nominated in the Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2009, his film Lourdes was selected for the Venice Film Festival and won an acting prize thanks to the performance of Sylvie Testud. In 2014, she returned to Cannes with Amour fou in the Un certain regard selection, then rejoined the Festival s Official Selection with Little Joe in 2019 (Best Actress Prize awarded to the film s lead actress, Emily Beecham), and Club Zero in 2023. Co-founder of production company Coop99, she has produced internationally successful films such as Maren Ade s Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated Toni Erdmann (2016), and Valeska Grisebach s Western (2017), selected at the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. In 2024, Jessica Hausner was named president of the jury at the 77th Locarno Film Festival.DATES & SCHEDULE21.06.2024 4pm Free entryVENUEIKEA Auditorium, ECAL
Service Design - 2024 During the Service Design course, the 3rd year of the Graphic Design, Photography and Media & Interaction Design bachelors had to create multi-media projects. A collaboration of the Visual Communication department which had as subject the SDGs (*Sustainable Development Goals). The theme was called "For a good cause, make the SDGs a reality" and its objective was to allow students to develop a cause that is close to their hearts. Each project consists of at least two different media, one primary and one secondary. These projects could take any form that the students deemed relevant, be it a website, editions, posters, a video sequence or virtual reality. The SDGs are meant to be achieved globally by all United Nations member states by 2030. This entails all states equally playing their part in seeking common solutions to the world s urgent challenges. Switzerland is also obligated to implement these goals at the national level. Furthermore, incentives must be created to encourage non-governmental actors to increasingly contribute to sustainable development.The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with their 169 targets, constitute the core of the Agenda 2030. They integrate the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development and, for the first time, place poverty eradication and sustainable development on the same agenda.Your Email s Carbon Footprint Poster & Website This project comprises a website that explores various aspects of the carbon footprint of emails and the different ways in which they contribute to CO2 emissions. To make this information more accessible, the carbon footprint figures of emails are illustrated using concrete and familiar examples for the general public, such as kilometers driven by cars or the energy consumption of household appliances. In order to raise awareness among a broad audience, we have introduced a mascot named Bob, who serves as a guide through this information. Posters summarize the three main elements of the site: the CO2 emissions from emails, solutions to reduce this footprint, and an introduction to Bob. They encourage the public to visit the website to learn more. By , & SHIEn Website & Moving Poster Our project aims to raise awareness among 18-24 year olds about the social and environmental issues of ultra fast fashion, focusing specifically on the case of the giant SHEIN. The idea is to dissect each step of the ordering process by revealing behind-the-scenes aspects through an interactive experience that incorporates social media codes. By , & back to Newspaper & Video We have created a project aimed at promoting sustainable cosmetics. This project highlights the adoption of solid cosmetics in a zero waste approach. It raises awareness and informs about an effective and simple alternative, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing sustainable solutions that are respectful of both people and the environment. By , & Anthracite Edition & video Our project aims to raise awareness among the public about the dangers of light pollution for the survival of nocturnal insects and its impact on Swiss biodiversity. The edition combines scientific popularization with photographs illustrating the impact of light, blending the poetic with the alarming. The teaser immerses the viewer in a first-person perspective, experiencing life as an insect, to demonstrate the direct effects of this invasive light and to evoke empathy among the audience. Award-winning project at the USM Design Grant competition By , & 2030CHF Magazines & instagram We have launched a magazine called 2030CHF, with an annual publication every year until 2030. This magazine examines Switzerland from a new and impartial perspective, inviting everyone to ask themselves: "Will we achieve our goals by 2030?" By , & Tue la·e consomateur·ice en toi ! Fanzine & Website We have created a fanzine and a website to inform about the capitalist logic of over-responsibilizing individuals. This project aims to provide keys to understanding the consumer condition and to encourage breaking this status by becoming agents of change, disseminating content, and taking action. By , & ECOVILLE Video game & Website The project ECOVILLE takes the form of a downloadable computer video game. Interactive and fun, it is designed to raise awareness among the younger generation about the importance of preserving urban flora and fauna. The main objective is to provide children with simple ecological solutions that they can easily implement. By sharing their newfound knowledge with their parents, children become ambassadors for environmental conservation. The game also helps to develop their autonomy and critical thinking through its various stages and challenges. By , & bits & peels Book & instagram The project consists of an educational edition in the form of a cookbook, inspired by grandmother s recipes, highlighting various foods, their types, and different ways to transform their waste. These transformation methods are categorized into several categories: cosmetics, maintenance, cooking, and gardening. The edition is accompanied by Instagram posts focused on seasonal fruits and vegetables, offering tips for effectively recycling these foods. By , &
REMIND ME I M ALIVE REMIND ME I M ALIVE is a companion that combines the functions of a fidget toy with those of a personal reminder. The gadget uses information on Wifi connections in its immediate vicinity to better understand the user s environment. By examining these connections - the only gateway to the outside world - the gadget can tell whether the user is in a busy or quiet environment, and even give indications of possible stressful situations. When the user is not interacting with the device, it constantly monitors his or her status via the surrounding wifi connections. These connections provide implicit information on social conditions, working environments, infrastructures and much more. If the user does not communicate with the companion for more than six hours, it “dies” and must be resuscitated. This feature underlines the need for regular interaction and ensures that the companion is always ready for use.
LET THE DATASET CHANGE YOUR MINDSET This project revolves around a fully functional data visualization experience and graphical interface, designed and programmed by second-year Bachelor students in Media & Interaction Design as part of a course taught by Gaël Hugo. This exercise begins with the following reflection: "Fun" datasets concern topics that are of personal interest, and can be used to answer unexpected questions and explore relationships that aren t immediately intuitive. Perhaps you start with a question or hypothesis, and then find a dataset to prove (or disprove) your theory. Or, you might even generate your own dataset using web scraping techniques or an open API. In fact, creating your own dataset enables you to collect, label, and prepare a clean dataset. - Kindra Coope l évolution des sorcières au cinéma Par Olivia CapolWho bears the responsibility for the future of space? Par Livia SchmidData Avalanches Par Thomas GaudinThe best books of all time Par Emilie Maier
ECAL MASTERCLASS - Diego Marcon,04.06.2024,Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL Diego Marcon in conversation with Stéphanie Moisdon, head of the Visual Arts Master s program, and Paolo Moretti, head of the Bachelor & Master Cinema program at ECAL. Born in Busto Arsizio (IT) in 1985, Diego Marcon is an artist who works primarily with the moving image. His works - films, videos and installations - combine theoretical and structural approaches to filmmaking with more sentimental motifs from popular film genres. He has had solo and group exhibitions worldwide, including at Kunstverein in Hamburg, Kunsthalle Basel, Centro Pecci in Prato, Sadie Coles HQ in London, the Venice Art Biennale and the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore. His films have been screened at international festivals in Cannes, Rotterdam, Vienna and London.DATES & SCHEDULE04.06.2024 5:30pm Free entryVENUELeenaards Auditorium, ECAL
ECAL×JEAN PAUL GAULTIER: UNDER YOUR SMELL,31.05–08.09.2024,Saatchi Gallery, London As major exhibition of the Saatchi Gallery s 2024 summer season, Beyond Fashion showcases the work of acclaimed fashion photographers from around the world, including the installation Under Your Smell ECAL x Jean Paul Gaultier. DATES & SCHEDULEFrom 31 May to 8 September 2024 Monday-Sunday, 10am-6pm VENUESaatchi Gallery Duke of York s HQ, King s Road, London, SW3 4RY STUDENTSDominique Bartels, Julie Corday, Diego Fellmann, Florian Hilt, Samara Krähenbühl, Angèle Marignac-Serra, Lisa Mazenauer, Marvin Merkel, Inès Mermoud, Basil Pérot, Yolane Rais, Camille Spiller, Gwendoline Albasini, Tony Altermatt, Matteo Angelé, Laure Brandford Griffith, Noa Chevalley, Sara De Brito Faustino, Yann Difford, Jessica Dreier, Valerie Geissbühler, Eloïse Genoud, Ulises Lozano, Louis Victorin Michel , Yan Miranda , Lea Sblandano, Samuel Spreyz, Gaétan Uldry, Antoine Woeffray UNDER THE DIRECTION OFFlorence Tétier - creative director Jean Paul Gaultier Nicolas Coulomb - photographer and consultant Novembre Global HEAD OF PROGRAMMEASSISTANTSSara De Brito Faustino , Angèle Marignac-Serra , Antoine Martin , Gaétan UldryWEBSITEsaatchigallery.comCOORDINATIONCalypso Mahieu Under the guidance of Florence Tétier (Creative Director of the brand) and Nicolas Coulomb (Photographer, Consultant for Novembre Magazine), the students of ECAL Bachelor Photography visually reinterpreted Jean Paul Gaultier s “perfume,” and sublimated into an anthem for gender diversity and a new definition of beauty. Starting at the Jean Paul Gaultier HQ in Paris (2022), the exhibition toured to Art Basel Miami Beach (2022) and Photo Elysée in Lausanne (2023) before finally being presented in 2024 at the Saatchi Gallery in London and in parallel at Gallery X by Parco in Tokyo. Under Your Smell is presented as part of the Beyond Fashion exhibition—curated by Nathalie Herschdorfer, Director of Photo Elysée in Lausanne—which brings together the works of acclaimed fashion photographers from across the globe (Nick Knight, Peter Lindbergh, Viviane Sassen,...) and next generation of talent. The exhibition tells the story of how fashion photography has become more than a commercial device, and has evolved into an art form in its own right.
Paléo, une odyssée 1976-2022,29.05.2024, 18:30,IKEA Auditorium, ECAL Screening of the Paléo Nyon Festival documentary series produced by students of the ECAL/HEAD Master s in Cinema The Paléo Festival – with its history, enraptured crowds, protagonists from all walks of life and questions about the future – is the subject of a captivating documentary series by ECAL and HEAD students. Their four capsules, including archival footage, bring the sounds of this essential Swiss institution to life. Switzerland, 2024 Duration: 95 min Language: French Subtitle: English STUDENTSLoris Ciaburri · Sara Dutch · Fei Fan · Loïs de Goumoëns · Lilith Grasmug · Pablo Guscetti · Anna Joos · Elias Jutzet · Saleh Kashefi · Flavio Luca Marano · Jonathan Ospina · Theofanis Papadopoulos · Valentina Parati · Antoine ScaleseVENUEAuditoire IKEA Avenue du Temple 5 CH-1020 Renens DATES & SCHEDULEWednesday 29.05.2024 – 6.30pm Free entryTUTORSJuliana Fanjul · Andreas Fontana · Carmen Jaquier · Fisnik Maxville
CORSO – ECAL x Thomas Mailaender,23–24.05.2024,Ancienne Discothèque Corso Artist Thomas Mailaender and students from ECAL s Bachelor Photography program explore the ruins of Corso, a disused nightclub in downtown Renens, with the intention of reviving it. In 1992, an explosion put an abrupt end to Le Corso s activities. The building was demolished, and the remains of the nightclub have since slumbered in silence, darkness and humidity beneath the square laid out on its site. Between archaeology, documentary research and creative speculation, the group of adventurers offers an exhibition journey between mold and glitter, ashes and glamour. May 23, 2024 12:00pm Opening 2:00pm Guided tour “with an artistic vision” Thomas Mailaender and Milo Keller, Head of Bachelor & Master Photography 4:00pm Guided tour “from a historical perspective” Chirstian Schülé, archivist of the city of Renens 6:00pm Parade of Corso characters 6:30pm Rap session with Simon Paccaud & Roccobelly 7:00pm Opening of the cocktail bar 7:00pm Mario back to Corso DJ mix May 24, 2024 12:00pm Opening 2:00pm Guided tour “with an artistic vision” Thomas Mailaender and Milo Keller, Head of Bachelor & Master Photography 4:00pm Guided tour “from a historical perspective” Christian Schülé, archivist of the city of Renens 6:00pm Closing DATES & SCHEDULE23–24.05.2024 Free entryVENUEAncienne Discothèque Corso Rue du Midi 2 1020 RenensSTUDENTSMaude Bally · Ettore Bruni · Gabrielle Coué · Adel Debabéche · Emanuele Delpozzo · Rebecca Dubuis · Sofia Grytsiv· Belinda Kiela · Lester Kielstein · Maël Le Guével · Nicolas Lehni · Jerome Aaron Luginbühl · Fredrik Maag · Eliot Pizzera · Inès Riber · Delio Testa · Héloïse Tourrenc · Kristina Yenza · Cedric ZellwegerART DIRECTIONThomas MailaenderHEAD OF PROGRAMMECOORDINATION
ECAL AT OFFPRINT LONDON,17–19.05.2024,Tate Modern, London From 17 to 19 May 2024, ECAL presents a selection of its photographic books on the occasion of Offprint London. DATES & SCHEDULEFriday 17 May: 14:00 – 19:00 Saturday 18 May: 10:00 – 22:00 Sunday 19 May: 10:00 – 18:00VENUETate Modern Turbine Hall, LondresWEBSITEoffprint.orgOffprint London returns to Tate Modern s for its eighth edition! The book fair will host independent experimental and socially engaged publishers in the fields of arts, architecture, design, humanities, and visual culture. On this occasion, ECAL presents its latest selection of photographic books, and this year an original collection of books produced by 2nd year Photography Masters students as part of the publishing course run by Bruno Ceschel, founder of Self Publish, Be Happy.
ECAL Lecture – Eric Sadin,23.04.2024,IKEA Auditorium, ECAL Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 6pm, ECAL welcomes writer and philosopher Eric Sadin for a lecture. Conversation between Eric Sadin and Christophe Guignard, ECAL professor, as part of ECAL s reflections on digital transformation and artificial intelligence in education. French writer and philosopher Eric Sadin is one of the leading thinkers on the digital universe, with a particular interest in new technologies, their characteristics, their economic drivers and their social, political and civilizational impact. He is the author of several theoretical books on these decisive issues of our time, and his latest work, "La Vie spectrale", was published in autumn 2023. Invited to give lectures all over the world, Eric Sadin regularly publishes articles in Le Monde, Libération, Le Figaro, Marianne, Die Zeit, EL Pais and La Repubblica.DATES & SCHEDULE23.04.2024 6pm Free entryVENUEIKEA Auditorium, ECALINFORMATIONIn the presence of Eric Sadin, writer and philosopher. In Conversation with Christophe Guignard, ECAL teacher
ECAL MILANO 2024: UPS – Under Pressure Solutions,16–21.04.2024,Spazio Orso 16, Milano ECAL presents UPS – Under Pressure Solutions at Milano Design Week 2024. In a rapidly changing world, industrial design is facing new challenges. For the 2024 Milano Design Week, ECAL presents UPS – Under Pressure Solutions, an experimental research project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the furniture industry through the use of shape memory materials. The exhibition shows the process and results of this exploration led by five industrial designers teaching at ECAL, as well as objects designed by Master Product Design students, revealing the innovative and creative potential of cellulose sponge.DATES & SCHEDULE16–20.04, 11am–8pm 21.04, 11am–4pmVENUESpazio Orso 16 Via dell Orso 16 20121 MilanoWEBSITEunderpressuresolutions.chDESIGNERS , , , , HEAD OF RESEARCH, PROJECT MANAGER & RESEARCH ASSISTANT , STUDENTSEduardo Altamirano Castro, Youssef Bassil, Louis Bosnjak, James Caruso, Marco Ciacci, Gabriella Duck Garnham, Justus Hilfenhaus, Takumi Ise, Clémentine Merhebi, Yeonsu Na, Lilian Onstenk, David Quintero Ortiz, Antonio Severi, Brice Tempier, Li Chung WeiTALKTalk at Capsule PLAZA Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi 7, Milan Thursday 18.04, 12:00 Conversation with , , designers, , curator and Eduardo Altamirano Castro, Clémentine Merhebi, ECAL students. capsule.global/plaza
10 ECAL graduates featured in new Phaidon publication Designed for Life 10 ECAL graduates featured in new Phaidon publication Designed for Life , a global survey of 100 of the most creative and innovative product designers working today. With the participation of Alexis Georgacopoulos and Anniina Koivu, director and curator at ECAL. Designed For Life showcases 100 of the most exciting designers around the world and, through their work, shines a lens on what is happening at the forefront of contemporary product design. The boundaries between design, art, craft, fashion, and architecture have been blurred in recent years and a new generation of designers has emerged, working across different fields and genres. Products illustrated in the book range from furniture, lighting, and objects, to limited editions, glassware, and office systems, making Designed for Life the ideal route to new talent throughout the field of product design and the perfect way to assess exactly what is being created in the design scene today Chosen by an international line up of influential industry experts – design critics, museum curators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and gallerists – the nominated designers comprise young product designers who have emerged in the last few years, but who have already produced outstanding, creative, and innovative pieces of design, such as Mac Collins, Nifemi Marcus-Bello, Minjae Kim, and Mimi Shodeinde as well as more established designers including Jasper Morrison, India Mahdavi, and Jonathan Olivares. This fascinating book illustrates the new materials, processes, and technologies being utilized; the radically different styles being created; and the growing importance of sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity in design. These designers believe design can build a better world and a better life. ECAL graduates featured in the book Ini Archibong BIG-GAME Thilo Alex Brunner Fabien Cappello Michel Charlot Moisés Hernández Maria Jeglinska Carolien Niebling Julie Richoz Studio Zanellato/Bortotto The nominators for the 100 designers include Alexis Georgacopoulos, ECAL Director, and Anniina Koivu, curator and ECAL professor.
La mariée et le ketchup,12.04–05.05.2024,Square du 14-juin, Renens ECAL s Bachelor of Photography presents The Bride and the Ketchup in Renens. Renens, the capital of the Ouest Lausannois region, is characterized by its diverse cultural mix and influences, welcoming some 121 nationalities. A city of passers-by, a creative city, an entertaining city, an endearing city, you ll stroll through and discover welcoming cafés, picturesque boutiques with windows adorned with curious curios and treasures, restaurants with specialties from elsewhere, and much more. Within a well-defined perimeter, between the train station and the ECAL/Ecole cantonale d art de Lausanne, the 19 1st-year Bachelor of Photography students went out to meet the small shops that make up Renens. Beyond their shop windows, these local heroes are the town s key players. Baklava with glistening honey, preparing food in the back kitchen, a wry smile - in a documentary or sometimes staged approach, the students captured the authenticity, commitment and everyday reality of these shopkeepers. Through portraits, still lifes and architectural images, the Bride and Ketchup project takes us on an eclectic visual journey, with its varied flavors and multiple cultural landscapes.DATES & SCHEDULE12.04–05.05.2024OPENINGApril 11 2024, 6PMVENUESquare du 14-juin 1020 RenensMAPSTUDENTS, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HEAD OF PROGRAMME ASSISTANTS,
L ECAL AT VISIONS DU RÉEL: MASTERCLASS & ECAL FILMS,12–21.04.2024,Nyon As guest of honour at the 55th edition of the Visions du Réel festival in Nyon, filmmaker Jia Zhang-Ke will be giving a masterclass on Tuesday 16 April, organised in partnership with the Cinémathèque suisse. The programme also includes six films by the ECAL s Cinema Department and alumni. MASTERCLASS: JIA ZHANG-KE Cinéaste, Chine Moderated by Jean-Michel Frodon, film critic and journalist A leading figure in independent Chinese cinema, and contemporary cinema more broadly, Jia Zhang-Ke will be presenting a masterclass exploring his captivating and multifaceted oeuvre which examines the history of his country and the characters who inhabit it. A retrospective of his films will run throughout the festival edition. Born in 1970 in the mining region of Shanxi, bordered by the Great Wall of China, Jia Zhang-Ke is a leading light in contemporary cinema. He belongs to a generation of Chinese filmmakers who were profoundly affected by the Tiananmen Square protests. His diverse filmography, which comprises more than 20 short and feature works, borrows elements from both genre and non-fiction cinema. Switching from taught thrillers to documentaries and encompassing a myriad hybrid formats woven together by non-professional actors, fictional works on a canvas of reality, and fantasies bypassing otherwise restrained stories, Jia Zhang-Ke has spent two decades creating a filmography as coherent as it is shifting. His stylistically diverse oeuvre deploys the full range of cinematographic techniques (16 and 35mm, DV, HD, etc.). Approaching his subject as a visual artist, Jia Zhang-Ke offers a subtle and subversive immersion in Chinese society, imbued with a sublimated realism. Resisting censorship and tirelessly defending the cultural significance of his country s cinematic output, Jia Zhang-Ke weaves long-form, epic-style stories to explore personal and multifaceted journeys that challenge the notion of dissolution of the individual within the national narrative. Ever willing to wrestle with the realities of China s recent history, the filmmaker offers a profoundly humanist representation that draws on memories and recollections. To achieve this, Jia Zhang-Ke creates a narrative polysemy that focuses its gaze on the everyday lives of ordinary people living in “intermediate towns” scattered between the rural life and that of the country s burgeoning megacities. By doing so, Jia Zhang-Ke s films dissect the promises and mirages offered under the forced march of modernisation in effect since the 1960s. They examine the effects of this collective story, specifically the imposition of state capitalism on human beings, by providing a romantic and sensitive counter-narrative. An essential and uncompromising filmography that has often fallen foul of the government s strict censorship regime. An event in collaboration with the Cinémathèque suisse. Text: Visions du Réel FILMS As part of Visions du Réel, from April 12 to 21, 6 films by ECAL s Cinema Department and alumni are scheduled. SECTION OPENING SCENES Rose à la ferme, directed by Giulia Goy, Bachelor Cinéma 2023 diploma film, image by Pierre Daendliker, Bachelor Cinéma ECAL alumni. PROJECTIONS SPÉCIALES Paléo, une odyssée 1976-2022, series of four short films by current students in the ECAL/HEAD Master of Cinema program. La maison 5 étoiles, directed by Marie-Eve Hildebrand and Agnese Laposi, sound by Massimo Del Gaudio, Bachelor Cinéma ECAL alumni. Foudre, directed by Carmen Jaquier, Bachelor Cinéma ECAL and Master Cinéma ECAL/HEAD alumni. COMPÉTITION NATIONALE Feu feu feu, directed by Pauline Jeanbourquin, image by Augustin Losserand, sound by Theodora Menthonnex, Bachelor Cinéma ECAL alumni. Mes amis espagnols, directed by Adrien Bordone, Bachelor Cinéma ECAL alumni. DATES & SCHEDULESFestival 12–21.04.2024 Masterclass 16.04.2024, 14hVENUEFestival Various locations in Nyon Masterclass Théatre de Marens Route du Stand 5, 1260 NyonTICKETS AND FULL PROGRAMvisionsdureel.ch