The course ‘Audio-visual Aesthetics’ is part of the program in DAMS (BA level) and is included among the complementary training activities. The aim of the course is to provide students with a background knowledge of some of the key aesthetic issues related to the ‘audio-vision’ – meant as a complex system of dynamic iconic and auditory forms. Particular emphasis will be ascribed to the relationship between sensory perceptions, emotions and imagery.
The course investigates the influences of sound on the perception of images, by examining contemporary forms of audio-vision as embodied in film music, video-clips, video art, and commercial television. More specifically, the course will analyse the different ways in which film music may create a specific feeling in relation to the scene represented on the screen, either by participating ‘empathically’ to the feeling expressed on the scene, or by creating a contrast with the emotion represented.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:
(1) be acquainted with the main aesthetic issues related to the audio-visual system in the contemporary context.
(2) be able to analyse and understand philosophical texts in aesthetics related to the audio-visual system.
(3) be able to clearly outline and discuss the different theoretical and critical positions examined in the course.
The course investigates the influences of sound on the perception of images, by examining contemporary forms of audio-vision as embodied in film music, video-clips, video art, and commercial television. More specifically, the course will analyse the different ways in which film music may create a specific feeling in relation to the scene represented on the screen, either by participating ‘empathically’ to the feeling expressed on the scene, or by creating a contrast with the emotion represented.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:
(1) be acquainted with the main aesthetic issues related to the audio-visual system in the contemporary context.
(2) be able to analyse and understand philosophical texts in aesthetics related to the audio-visual system.
(3) be able to clearly outline and discuss the different theoretical and critical positions examined in the course.
teacher profile teaching materials
The course investigates the influences of sound on the perception of images, by examining contemporary forms of audio-vision as embodied in film music, video clips, video art, and commercial television. More specifically, the course will analyse the different ways film music may create a specific feeling in relation to the scene represented on the screen, either by participating ‘empathically’ to the feeling expressed on the scene, or by creating a contrast with the emotion represented.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:
(1) be acquainted with the main aesthetic issues related to the audio-visual system in the contemporary context.
(2) be able to analyse and understand philosophical texts in aesthetics related to the audio-visual system.
(3) be able to clearly outline and discuss the different theoretical and critical positions examined in the course.
- ADORNO Theodor W., EISLER Hanns, La musica per film, Roma: Newton Compton
Editori, 1975, capp. 4, 5
(ed. Inglese: Composing for the movies)
- CARROLL, Noël, “A Contribution to the Theory of Movie Music.” In Mystifying Movies:
Fads and Fallacies in Contemporary Film Theory, 213–25. New York: Columbia University
Press, 1988.
- CHION, Michel, L’audiovisione. Suono e immagine nel cinema, Lindau 2017, capp. 1,2.
(ed. Inglese: Audiovision)
- COPLAND, Aaron, “Tip to Moviegoers: Take Off Those Ear-Muffs,” New York Times, Nov.
6 1949.
- GORBMAN, Claudia, Unheard Melodies: Narrative Film Music, Bloomington: Indiana
University Press, 1987, capp. 1, 2, 3 (inglese).
- KALINAK Kathryn, Musica da film. Una breve introduzione, EDT capp. 1,2,3
(ed. Inglese: Film music)
- MADO PROVERBIO, Alice, Neuroscienze cognitive della musica, Zanichelli, cap. 13
RECOMMENDED
- LEVINSON, Jerrold. “Film Music and Narrative Agency.” In Post-Theory:
Reconstructing Film Studies, edited by David Bordwell and Noël Carroll, 249–82. M
Programme
The course ‘Audio-visual Aesthetics’ is part of the program in DAMS (BA level) and is included among the complementary training activities. The aim of the course is to provide students with background knowledge of some of the key aesthetic issues related to the ‘audio-vision’ – meant as a complex system of dynamic iconic and auditory forms. Particular emphasis will be placed on the relationship between sensory perceptions, emotions and imagery.The course investigates the influences of sound on the perception of images, by examining contemporary forms of audio-vision as embodied in film music, video clips, video art, and commercial television. More specifically, the course will analyse the different ways film music may create a specific feeling in relation to the scene represented on the screen, either by participating ‘empathically’ to the feeling expressed on the scene, or by creating a contrast with the emotion represented.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:
(1) be acquainted with the main aesthetic issues related to the audio-visual system in the contemporary context.
(2) be able to analyse and understand philosophical texts in aesthetics related to the audio-visual system.
(3) be able to clearly outline and discuss the different theoretical and critical positions examined in the course.
Core Documentation
Bibliography- ADORNO Theodor W., EISLER Hanns, La musica per film, Roma: Newton Compton
Editori, 1975, capp. 4, 5
(ed. Inglese: Composing for the movies)
- CARROLL, Noël, “A Contribution to the Theory of Movie Music.” In Mystifying Movies:
Fads and Fallacies in Contemporary Film Theory, 213–25. New York: Columbia University
Press, 1988.
- CHION, Michel, L’audiovisione. Suono e immagine nel cinema, Lindau 2017, capp. 1,2.
(ed. Inglese: Audiovision)
- COPLAND, Aaron, “Tip to Moviegoers: Take Off Those Ear-Muffs,” New York Times, Nov.
6 1949.
- GORBMAN, Claudia, Unheard Melodies: Narrative Film Music, Bloomington: Indiana
University Press, 1987, capp. 1, 2, 3 (inglese).
- KALINAK Kathryn, Musica da film. Una breve introduzione, EDT capp. 1,2,3
(ed. Inglese: Film music)
- MADO PROVERBIO, Alice, Neuroscienze cognitive della musica, Zanichelli, cap. 13
RECOMMENDED
- LEVINSON, Jerrold. “Film Music and Narrative Agency.” In Post-Theory:
Reconstructing Film Studies, edited by David Bordwell and Noël Carroll, 249–82. M
Type of delivery of the course
The course is taught by: Lectures Interactive discussions with students;Attendance
Class attendance is not mandatory but it is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
An oral exam is scheduled at the end of classes.