Participants in this course will develop an authorial moving-image project to be presented at an exhibition. We will work collectively, sharing work, ideas, doubts, references, while developing our personal projects. A general theme can be discussed to which each participant will respond.
The emphasis of this course will be in the creation and exploration of moving-image practices of an authorial, experimental nature, welcoming approaches to image, sound and montage/editing that enrich and assess the artistic projects of each of the participants. From the avant-garde pioneers like Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage or Jonas Mekas to contemporary artists’ films like Tacita Dean, Beatriz Santiago Muñoz or Sky Hopinka, a large array of film objects present, and work through, a similarly expansive group of concepts, aesthetics and critical methodologies.
The course will be divided in 3 main modules which will also aim respond to the specific projects in development by the participants:
Histories of film: through the viewing and analysis of films by different artists/filmmakers and readings, we will explore the different approaches to moving-image practices and technological mediums from a creative, historical and institutional point of view. Cinematic and para-cinematic works question and propose modes of engagement, narrative structure and methodologies of making that produce alternate networks of cinematic culture.
Invited artists: Some sessions (up to 4), will be given by invited artists who will share work and personal approaches to the creative process in open discussions.
Practical classes: These classes will be for the presentation of the works in development and working through technical issues in filming, sound recording and editing.
Calendar: The sessions will take place at Atelier de Lisboa every Tuesday. Classes will not be held on the following dates: 2026 December 1, 8, 22 and 29 2027 Summer Holidays - July 13 until September 7 October 5
The final classes of the course may be scheduled outside the usual days and times in order to carry out the preparation, installation, and opening of the final course exhibition or the final project presentations.
Price: Monthly payment: 210€ Number of payments: 10
Applications: Candidates must pre-register on the Atelier de Lisboa website and send a portfolio and a biography to atelierdelisboa@gmail.com, after which an interview may be scheduled. Contact Atelier de Lisboa for any clarification.
Number of Participants: Class sizes are limited to 10 students to ensure personalized instruction. The course will run subject to a minimum enrolment of 8 participants.
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Access to the Black & White Darkroom and the Digital Lab:
One weekly lab session outside of class hours, subject to prior booking with the lab supervisor. Use of the laboratories more than once per week is subject to an additional fee.
All printing paper for the Digital Lab and photographic paper for the Darkroom must be provided by the student.
Whenever necessary, students may request assistance from the lab supervisor, who will provide basic guidance on the correct use of the equipment.
