OVERVIEW

Discipline, specifically conceived for this course of study, wants to train future communicators or journalists on the language and ways of journalistic criticism on visual arts, theater, cinema, music to be given through the most updated information channels (web tv, social, blog). 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The acquisition of critics of the arts own language is the teaching purpose, through the reading and discussion of critical essays in daily and in the trade press. Are planned exercises and collaborative writing workshops online.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course students will be able to videotape a cultural content specifically created on a dedicated web space.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of the history of visual arts is required.

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching will be in the presence, in class and outside, with the support of field exercises (theaters, exhibitions, museums, cultural events).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Texts and video shooting for a cultural web TV in Genoa.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Giorgio Zanchini, Il giornalismo culturale, Nuova Edizione, Bussole, Carocci, 2013;

L'altro volto del reale. Il virtuale nella comunicazione e nelle arti contemporanee, a cura di Cristiano Dalpozzo, Federica Negri, Arianna Novaga, Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Mimesis, 2020;

Melania Mazzucco, Il Museo del mondo,  on line:  

http://temi.repubblica.it/repubblicaspeciale-mazzucco/2013/12/27/larmonia-in-chiaroscuro/

(for attending students one article of their choice).

For non-attending students 15 articles of their choice, in addition to the texts common to attending students.

The review or video on a cultural event or topic is compulsory for all (attending and non-attending students).

The in-depth material provided during the lectures will be available on aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course will be held in the first semester: classes will begin on 16 September, 10 a.m.-12 noon, and will take place in classroom 6, Albergo dei Poveri [p.le E. Brignole 2].

The course,  held on Mondays and Wednesdays, always at 10.00-12.00, will be given with the collaboration of Prof.  Maurizia Migliorini.

Class schedule

JOURNALISTIC CRITICISM OF THE ARTS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Brief oral exam on the texts, the examination will consider video tutorials created by students during the course.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Correction in the presence of texts and prepared recordings, and brief talk on the exam papers.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Erasmus students not proficient in Italian may request a substitutive bibliography, and take the examination in English (or French).

Students with disabilities or learning disorders.

Students with disabilities or learning disorders are entitled specific adjustments, provided they upload the relevant certifications and documents on the University's dedicated webpage. See http://servizionline.unige.it under rubric 'Students'. The documents will be validated by the relevant office within the University (Settore servizi per l’inclusione degli studenti con disabilità e con DSA dell’Ateneo) (https://rubrica.unige.it/strutture/struttura/100111).

At least 10 days before the exam, students will have to email the Professor, Cc'ing the aforementioned office, as well as the School's deputy for matters concerning students with disabilities and learning disorders (elisabetta.colagrossi@unige.it). Please specify the following in your email:

- name, surname, student number
- course name and number
- date of your exam
- adjustments required

Once the School's representative confirms your eligibility, you will liaise with your Professor to finalize the details. The final decision on what adjustments are acceptable rests with your instructor.

Please note that any request must be sent at least 10 days before your exam, to successfully complete the process in time. Please also note that the mind maps to be used on the day of your exam have to be significantly more concise than those you use when you study.

For further information, please see:
https://unige.it/sites/unige.it/files/2024-05/Linee%20guida%20per%20la%20richiesta%20di%20servizi%2C%20di%20strumenti%20compensativi%20e_o%20di%20misure%20dispensative%20e%20di%20ausili%20specifici%20Maggio%202024.pdf