GIU0174 - CINEMA PHOTOGRAPHY AND TELEVISION

courses

ID:

GIU0174

Duration (hours):

55

CFU:

SSD:

CINEMA, FOTOGRAFIA E TELEVISIONE

Year:

2025

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (27/02/2026 - 25/05/2026)

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with a foundational knowledge of the history of cinema and television in Italy, with particular reference to the period from the post-World War II era to the present day. Students will develop a critical understanding of audiovisual language forms, in relation to the historical, productive, and cultural contexts that have shaped their evolution. They will be expected to acquire a specialized vocabulary and to apply theoretical and methodological tools for the analysis of audiovisual materials, including the use of film criticism sources and archival documents.

Course Prerequisites

No requirement.

Teaching Methods

From a didactic perspective, the course adopts the following teaching methods: 1. Lectures supported by summary slides to introduce and explain key concepts; 2. Screenings and guided analysis of films and photographic materials, followed by open discussions aimed at fostering interpretative autonomy; 3. Group-based workshop activities designed to assess the application of acquired knowledge and to enhance communication skills; 4. Co-design of cognitive maps and potential final exam questions, in order to clarify the expected level of knowledge and the assessment criteria; 5. Optional meetings with professionals, to explore how theoretical knowledge can be applied in real-world professional contexts.

Assessment Methods

The oral exam will assess students' knowledge of the main developments in the history of cinema and television, their command of specialized terminology, their understanding of the scholarly literature related to the course topics, and their viewing and comprehension of the assigned visual materials. The project work—to be completed individually or in small groups—will evaluate the ability to apply knowledge of audiovisual language and film analysis. Active participation in class activities will also contribute to the final assessment.

The course will alternate between a historical overview of the evolution of the Italian media system, with particular focus on cinema and television, and an interdisciplinary approach that combines theoretical elements from Film Studies with economic, legislative, and cultural issues necessary to understand how artistic representation can support territorial promotion. Selected case studies will examine representations of various types of landscapes (urban, coastal, rural, etc.), analyzing both their social and cultural construction and their reception by audiences. The course will also include thematic insights into film-induced tourism, ecocriticism, and gamification as tools for shaping contemporary tourist experiences, drawing on examples from both Italian and international contexts.