The aim of the class is to give an overview of the more relevant methodologies of film analysis, with particular reference to the issues of film effectiveness and interpretation.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
The program is articulated around three main stages. The first one provides the fundamental knowledge about film analysis; the second one addresses major methodologies of film analysis, including the video-essay practices; the third one is focused on Francis Ford Coppola's exemplary filmography.
2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), Francis Ford Coppola, Marsilio, Venezia 2025;
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 start of the course at the copy shop "4appunti", via G. Chiabrera, 174 - Roma).
Fruizione: 20702659-2 INTERPRETAZIONE E ANALISI DEL FILM in Cinema, televisione e produzione multimediale LM-65 N0 CAROCCI ENRICO
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 three main stages. The first one provides the fundamental knowledge about film analysis; the second one addresses major methodologies of film analysis, including the video-essay practices; the third one is focused on Francis Ford Coppola's exemplary filmography.
Core Documentation
1) Luca Malavasi, Il linguaggio del cinema, Pearson, Milano 2019;2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), Francis Ford Coppola, Marsilio, Venezia 2025;
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 start of the course at the copy shop "4appunti", via G. Chiabrera, 174 - Roma).
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 permissible and when needed, lessons 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 three essays questions. The assignment of the grade will take into account, in particular, the competence, the ability to argue and expound correctly, and the understanding and critical development of the topics. teacher profile teaching materials
The program is articulated around three main stages. The first one provides the fundamental knowledge about film analysis; the second one addresses major methodologies of film analysis, including the video-essay practices; the third one is focused on Francis Ford Coppola's exemplary filmography.
2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), Francis Ford Coppola, Marsilio, Venezia 2025;
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 start of the course at the copy shop "4appunti", via G. Chiabrera, 174 - Roma).
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 three main stages. The first one provides the fundamental knowledge about film analysis; the second one addresses major methodologies of film analysis, including the video-essay practices; the third one is focused on Francis Ford Coppola's exemplary filmography.
Core Documentation
1) Luca Malavasi, Il linguaggio del cinema, Pearson, Milano 2019;2) Enrico Carocci (ed.), Francis Ford Coppola, Marsilio, Venezia 2025;
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 start of the course at the copy shop "4appunti", via G. Chiabrera, 174 - Roma).
Reference Bibliography
No particular reference bibliography. However, it is possible to identify useful reference 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 permissible and when needed, lessons 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 three essays questions. The assignment of the grade will take into account, in particular, the competence, the ability to argue and expound correctly, and the understanding and critical development of the topics.