Ob-serving the City | Open Call

Applications are now open to participate in the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) Erasmus+ "OB-SERVING THE CITY" organized by the Department of Architecture and Design-DAD of Politecnico di Torino in collaboration with Strate - School of Design (Paris) and Elisava - School of Design and Engineering (Barcelona) and the partnership of Atelier Craft (Aubervilliers, Paris).

This BIP will be organized in two moments:

1. an ON-LINE WEBINARS AND DESIGN TRAINING | February - March 2025 [52h - from 14.02.2025]
2. an ON-SITE WORKSHOPS | April 6 - 13, 2025 (Atelier Craft - Aubervilliers, Paris) [48h]

GENERAL INFORMATION
All participants must complete a Learning Agreement that will guarantee credit recognition (instructions will be sent by the International Mobility Unit). The 4 ECTS credits will be automatically recognized as EXTRACURRICULAR, in addition to the number of credits required to complete the Laurea Magistrale path, upon completion of all the BIP activities (both virtual and in-presence).

FEE AND ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
The programme does not require the payment of any fee and includes participation in all BIP activities. Participation in the programme can be funded through Erasmus+ mobility grants, contributing to cover travel, accommodation and meal costs.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply the students are invited, no later than January 27th, 2025, H. 10:00 pm, to fill in the google form available at this link or scan the QRcode, uploading the following documents inside as attached files (pdf):

• CV (max 2 pages) with personal information, phone, e—mail and language certification;
• List of exams (Bachelor's and Master's degree), including the name of the professors and the marks obtained (max 1 page);
• Portfolio (max 8 pages) containing graphic information and short descriptions, focusing on urban design exams and any extra-curricular experience.

The BIP open call admits Politecnico di Torino students enrolled in Msc in Architettura Costruzione Città / Architecture Construction City, Architettura per il Patrimonio / Architecture for Heritage, Architettura per la sostenibilità / Architecture for sustainability. Participants must be enrolled for the academic year 2024/2025 before the starting date of BIP activities, virtual part included.

Selected candidates will be notified by email no later than the January 31th 2025.
The list will comprise up to 12 selected students + eligible candidates (reserve list).
The selected students shall confirm participation according to the instructions indicated. Upon completing the selection procedures, PoliTO International Mobility Unit will receive the official list of participants and contact them about allocating Erasmus+ scholarships. For any information regarding the Erasmus scholarships contact the International Mobility Unit by ticketing service only (select topic: Mobilità verso l'estero - Progetti Speciali)

For more information contact bip.dad@polito.it