Learning objectives
The course will provide means suitable for a theoretical approach to the nature of the moving image throughout the XX century till the digital revolution. The cognitive and neurocognitive paradigm will be used to refine studies and analyses.
Knowledge and understanding:
Students will develop knowledge and comprehension competence in the field of film theory thanks to the use of different sources (books and scientific articles, films and multimedia materials) refining skills to move within the perimeter of advanced research in film and media.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
Students will be able to apply knowledge and comprehension skills to the complex field of contemporary media, improving their ability in reflecting on the theoretical study of film and media.
In particular, students will develop skills needed both to create and support argumentation and to solve problems in the field of film theory
Making judgements:
Students will be able to collect and interpret data to determine autonomous judgements in in the field of film theory, including cross-cultural and interdisciplinary thinking on cultural, historical, and aesthetic topics.
Communication skills:
At the end of the course, students will be able to convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Students can make conclusions clearly and through the support of their knowledge. They will also be able to explain the reasons for their conclusions.
Learning skills:
At the end of the course, students will develop learning skills useful to refine autonomously and in a self-directed way their competence in film and media theory.