Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is part of the Sciences Humaines et Sociales (SHS) at EPFL, specifically the course "Création collective: arts improvisés et ingénierie" (IMPROGINEERING). This course was developed by Prof. Simon Henein in collaboration with performance artist Joëlle Valterio and the Arsenic – Centre d’art scénique contemporain de Lausanne.

Program Details

• The IMPROGINEERING course integrates arts and engineering, focusing on collective creation and improvisation.
• Public performances are presented annually by students at the end of the course period at the Arsenic.
• The course is part of the EPFL's effort to combine human and social sciences with other disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary approaches.

Faculties and Colleges

• The EPFL is composed of several faculties and colleges, including:
  • Faculté de l'environnement naturel, architectural et construit (ENAC)
  • Faculté des sciences de base (SB)
  • Faculté des sciences et techniques de l'ingénieur (STI)
  • Faculté informatique et communications (IC)
  • Faculté des sciences de la vie (SV)
  • Collège du management de la technologie (CDM)
  • Collège des humanités (CDH)

Research and Innovation

• The EPFL emphasizes research and innovation, with various domains and platforms dedicated to these areas.
• The university supports collaboration with industry, startup launchpads, and solutions for sustainability.

Education

• The EPFL offers a range of educational programs, including Bachelor, Master, Doctoral degrees, and continuing education through the Extension School.
• The university is committed to internationalization, pedagogical initiatives, and the promotion of education and sciences.

Campus Life

• The EPFL campus provides a variety of services and resources, including libraries, restaurants, shops, hotels, security, prevention and health services, sports facilities, and community support.
• The campus is also home to numerous arts and cultural activities, associations, and events.