FILM HISTORY AND CRITICISM
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The course aims to provide useful methodologies for the study of film history. The main goal is to help the students in improving their abilities for the comprehension and the analysis of movies, applying their knowledge and refining their communicative skills.
Recommended readings
Bibliografia del Modulo A:
1. Roberto Campari, "Cinema. Generi tecniche autori", Milano, Mondadori, 2002.
2. Gian Piero Brunetta, "Guida alla storia del cinema italiano (1905-2003)", Torino, Einaudi, 2003; oppure, in alternativa: Sergej M. Ejzenstejn, "La forma cinematografica", Torino, Einaudi, 2003.
Bibliografia del Modulo B:
1. Roberto Campari, "Film della memoria. Mondi perduti, ricordati e sognati", Venezia, Marsilio, 2005.
2. Roberto Campari, "Sogni in celluloide. Reale e immaginario nel cinema", Venezia, Marsilio, 2008.
Teaching methods
During the lectures the contents of the course will be deeply discussed and some movies will be presented and projected. The lectures will be planned to promote an interaction with the students and a confrontation on the main topics.
Assessment methods and criteria
The final exam will be oral. Students’ ability in understanding and learning, and their communicative skills will be tested during the exam and their evaluation will refer to the quality of these standards.
