The aim of the class is to give an overview of the more relevant issues of film and media aesthetics. In particular, the class will be focused on both historically relevant perspective and more recent topics and methodologies. Moreover, a major frame will be offered by visual culture studies, in order to understand old and new phenomena in the light of a wider history of images. A particular attention will be devoted to theories of sensory and affective cinematic and medial experience.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), "Francis Ford Coppola", Marsilio, Venezia 2015;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the beginning of the lessons).
Programme
The course aims to provide an overview of important filmological and mediological issues by considering their aesthetic, cultural and theoretical-methodological aspects. In particular, it will consider both historically relevant authors and trends and more recent problems in relation to the topic of audiovisual storytelling. Lessons will focus on general narratological issues and storytelling strategies in the U.S. audiovisual, with a focus on the cinema of Francis Ford Coppola.Core Documentation
1) Federico di Chio, "American storytelling. Le forme del racconto nel cinema e nelle serie TV", Carocci, Roma 2016;2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), "Francis Ford Coppola", Marsilio, Venezia 2015;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the beginning of the lessons).
Reference Bibliography
No recommended bibliography. However, it is possible to identify useful reference textbooks with the teacher.Attendance
The attendance is optional. However, also considering that the lessons are focused on close analysis and that seminar activities are planned, it is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of essay questions. No intermediate tests. The assignment of the final score will take into consideration the level of competence achieved, the correctness of the exposition and the ability to critically develop the content learned. teacher profile teaching materials
2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), "Francis Ford Coppola", Marsilio, Venezia 2015;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the beginning of the lessons).
Mutuazione: 20710384 ESTETICA DEL CINEMA E DEI MEDIA in DAMS (Discipline delle Arti, della Musica e dello Spettacolo) L-3 R CAROCCI ENRICO
Programme
The course aims to provide an overview of important filmological and mediological issues by considering their aesthetic, cultural and theoretical-methodological aspects. In particular, it will consider both historically relevant authors and trends and more recent problems in relation to the topic of audiovisual storytelling. Lessons will focus on general narratological issues and storytelling strategies in the U.S. audiovisual, with a focus on the cinema of Francis Ford Coppola.Core Documentation
1) Federico di Chio, "American storytelling. Le forme del racconto nel cinema e nelle serie TV", Carocci, Roma 2016;2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), "Francis Ford Coppola", Marsilio, Venezia 2015;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the beginning of the lessons).
Reference Bibliography
No recommended bibliography. However, it is possible to identify useful reference textbooks with the teacher.Attendance
The attendance is optional. However, also considering that the lessons are focused on close analysis and that seminar activities are planned, it is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written exam consists of essay questions. No intermediate tests. The assignment of the final score will take into consideration the level of competence achieved, the correctness of the exposition and the ability to critically develop the content learned.