Programme

This course offers methodological tools for film analysis, and focuses on the relationships between analysis and interpretation, theory, and the viewer's experience.
The program is articulated around two main stages. The first one addresses the issue of audiovisual experiential design; the second one is focused on major methodologies of film analysis, including the video-essay practices.

Core Documentation

1) Luca Malavasi, Il linguaggio del cinema, Pearson, Milano 2019
2) Enrico Carocci, Il sistema schermo-mente. Cinema narrativo e coinvolgimento emozionale, Bulzoni, Roma 2018
3) Chiara Grizzaffi, I film attraverso i film. Dal "testo introvabile" al video essay, Mimesis, Milano-Udine 2017
4) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available at the print shop CLP, Via Giulio Rocco, 9, Rome)

Reference Bibliography

No recommended bibliography. However, it is possible to identify references textbooks with the teacher.

Type of delivery of the course

The course is delivered through classroom-taught lessons with the use of slides and/or the screening of movies and videos. If possible and necessary, lesson will be also accessible online.

Attendance

The attendance is optional. However, also considering that the lessons are focused on close analysis, it is highly recommended.

Type of evaluation

The written exam consists of open-ended questions. No intermediate tests.