The course aims to provide tools for the analysis of film and audiovisual storytelling. The skills provided, in particular, take into account the interplay between the main analytical methodologies, the organizing principles of audiovisual language, the transversal perspectives of narratology, and the insights from audiovisual professionals. A significant consideration is assigned to the investigation of the relationship between analysis and interpretation, and special attention is brought to the issues of communicative effectiveness, viewer engagement and emotion. Finally, the possibilities offered by new technologies for data collection and the value added by video essay practices are taken into account.
Curriculum
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The program is divided into two modules. The first provides basic knowledge on the analysis of cinematic storytelling, and focuses on Francis Ford Coppola's filmography. The second module elaborates on some aspects of audiovisual storytelling, and addresses topics such as narrative emotion, visual storytelling, and the cultural implications of contemporary storytelling practices.
2) Chiara Grizzaffi, 'I film attraverso i film. Dal “testo introvabile” ai video essay', Mimesis, Milano 2017;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the start of the lessons);
4) one text to choose from the list below:
- Will Storr, 'La scienza dello storytelling', Codice, Torino 2020 ('The Science of Storytelling', William Collins, London 2019);
- Andrea Fontana, 'Storytelling d'impresa. La nuova guida definitiva verso lo storymaking', Hoepli, Milano 2020;
- Alberto Spadafora, 'Cinematography Studies. La fotografia cinematografica tra medialità, tecno-estetica e cultura metavisuale', Meltemi, Milano 2024.
It is recommended to refer to:
Andrea Bernardelli, 'Breve dizionario di narratologia', Carocci, Roma 2024.
Mutuazione: 20740043 Storytelling e analisi del film in Cinema, televisione e produzione multimediale LM-65 R CAROCCI ENRICO
Programme
This course offers methodological tools for the analysis of audiovisual storytelling, by focusing on the relationships between textual analysis, narrative theory and spectator experience, with particular reference to the issue of emotion.The program is divided into two modules. The first provides basic knowledge on the analysis of cinematic storytelling, and focuses on Francis Ford Coppola's filmography. The second module elaborates on some aspects of audiovisual storytelling, and addresses topics such as narrative emotion, visual storytelling, and the cultural implications of contemporary storytelling practices.
Core Documentation
1) Luca Malavasi, 'Il linguaggio del cinema', Pearson, Milano 2019;2) Chiara Grizzaffi, 'I film attraverso i film. Dal “testo introvabile” ai video essay', Mimesis, Milano 2017;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the start of the lessons);
4) one text to choose from the list below:
- Will Storr, 'La scienza dello storytelling', Codice, Torino 2020 ('The Science of Storytelling', William Collins, London 2019);
- Andrea Fontana, 'Storytelling d'impresa. La nuova guida definitiva verso lo storymaking', Hoepli, Milano 2020;
- Alberto Spadafora, 'Cinematography Studies. La fotografia cinematografica tra medialità, tecno-estetica e cultura metavisuale', Meltemi, Milano 2024.
It is recommended to refer to:
Andrea Bernardelli, 'Breve dizionario di narratologia', Carocci, Roma 2024.
Attendance
The attendance is facultative. However, also considering that the lessons are focused on close analysis, it is strongly 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 divided into two modules. The first provides basic knowledge on the analysis of cinematic storytelling, and focuses on Francis Ford Coppola's filmography. The second module elaborates on some aspects of audiovisual storytelling, and addresses topics such as narrative emotion, visual storytelling, and the cultural implications of contemporary storytelling practices.
2) Chiara Grizzaffi, 'I film attraverso i film. Dal “testo introvabile” ai video essay', Mimesis, Milano 2017;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the start of the lessons);
4) one text to choose from the list below:
- Will Storr, 'La scienza dello storytelling', Codice, Torino 2020 ('The Science of Storytelling', William Collins, London 2019);
- Andrea Fontana, 'Storytelling d'impresa. La nuova guida definitiva verso lo storymaking', Hoepli, Milano 2020;
- Alberto Spadafora, 'Cinematography Studies. La fotografia cinematografica tra medialità, tecno-estetica e cultura metavisuale', Meltemi, Milano 2024.
It is recommended to refer to:
Andrea Bernardelli, 'Breve dizionario di narratologia', Carocci, Roma 2024.
Programme
This course offers methodological tools for the analysis of audiovisual storytelling, by focusing on the relationships between textual analysis, narrative theory and spectator experience, with particular reference to the issue of emotion.The program is divided into two modules. The first provides basic knowledge on the analysis of cinematic storytelling, and focuses on Francis Ford Coppola's filmography. The second module elaborates on some aspects of audiovisual storytelling, and addresses topics such as narrative emotion, visual storytelling, and the cultural implications of contemporary storytelling practices.
Core Documentation
1) Luca Malavasi, 'Il linguaggio del cinema', Pearson, Milano 2019;2) Chiara Grizzaffi, 'I film attraverso i film. Dal “testo introvabile” ai video essay', Mimesis, Milano 2017;
3) An anthology of essays, edited by the teacher (paper materials, available from the start of the lessons);
4) one text to choose from the list below:
- Will Storr, 'La scienza dello storytelling', Codice, Torino 2020 ('The Science of Storytelling', William Collins, London 2019);
- Andrea Fontana, 'Storytelling d'impresa. La nuova guida definitiva verso lo storymaking', Hoepli, Milano 2020;
- Alberto Spadafora, 'Cinematography Studies. La fotografia cinematografica tra medialità, tecno-estetica e cultura metavisuale', Meltemi, Milano 2024.
It is recommended to refer to:
Andrea Bernardelli, 'Breve dizionario di narratologia', Carocci, Roma 2024.
Reference Bibliography
No particular reference bibliography. However, it is possible to identify useful reference textbooks with the teacher.Attendance
The attendance is facultative. However, also considering that the lessons are focused on close analysis, it is strongly 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.