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Topology: Choreographies of the Landscape
Topologie: Choreografien der Landschaft
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:55:18
Abstract
The elective course 'Topology' in FS 2021 investigates the choreographic aspects of landscape.
Objective
This elective gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the area of landscape architecture.
Content
The line of a path or the texture of a meadow not only guide the direction of our movements through the landscape, but also impacts its dynamics and rhythm. At the same time, the ephemerality of human movements is contrasted with the durability of natural (physical and biological) processes, such as the growth of trees, the erosive force of the wind, the folding of the mountains. These choreographic aspects of landscape morphology are investigated in different ways in this elective: We discuss a selection of texts and films and examine significant positions from dance, art and landscape architecture. In addition, we practically explore in various workshops the relation of our own movements to the landscape. Finally, we will focus on the dynamic qualities of a selection of squares and parks in Zurich. By juxtaposing our own intuitive choreographies with the spatial qualities of these sites, we will create a dynamic analysis of the landscape. This will be documented with videos and individually composed scores. Notes: The course will be limited to 20 students.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 20
Course Components
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Topologie: Choreografien der Landschaft
Lehrsprachen: Deutsch (Englisch, Französisch).
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 25.3. (Seminarwoche), am 8.4. (Osterferien) sowie an Feiertagen und vor den Schlussabgaben (s. Raumbelegungen!)
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Core Courses (The core courses build on the basic courses and convey basic, broad knowledge in the core areas of landscape architecture in relation to design lessons. Some of the core courses are compulsory and some are freely selectable. Further details, in particular about taking these subjects, for performance assessments and for compensating for failed subjects, are regulated in Art. 27 and Art. 31 Paragraph 4.)
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