Teaching Workshop: Documentary and Fiction: Towards an Aesthetics of the Contemporary Image
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The goal of the seminar is to provide students with a philosophical background as regards the following points:
- Knowledge of the essential traits of "Aesthetics" as a philosophical discipline
- Introduction to the notions of "documentary" and "fiction"
- A philosophical approach to the notion of "belief"
- Analysis of the relationship between photographic image and reality
- Analysis of possible approaches to "documentary" and "fictional" cinema
- Analysis of some differences between emotions experienced in reality and emotions experienced through fiction
- Knowledge of the essential traits of "Aesthetics" as a philosophical discipline
- Introduction to the notions of "documentary" and "fiction"
- A philosophical approach to the notion of "belief"
- Analysis of the relationship between photographic image and reality
- Analysis of possible approaches to "documentary" and "fictional" cinema
- Analysis of some differences between emotions experienced in reality and emotions experienced through fiction
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire the following skills:
· Develop a critical thinking concerning the distinction between documentary and fiction and recognize some new form of interactions between these two dimensions
· Ability to apply the knowledge concerning the analyzed aesthetic categories to the contemporary debate on images, specifically as regards cinema and photography
· Gain perspective regarding the practical implications of the theoretical results for a better understanding of their relationship with the contemporary iconic environment
· Ability to create a presentation (PowerPoint or short text) that develops the learning objectives and offer a critical reading of either a film or a photograph
· Develop a critical thinking concerning the distinction between documentary and fiction and recognize some new form of interactions between these two dimensions
· Ability to apply the knowledge concerning the analyzed aesthetic categories to the contemporary debate on images, specifically as regards cinema and photography
· Gain perspective regarding the practical implications of the theoretical results for a better understanding of their relationship with the contemporary iconic environment
· Ability to create a presentation (PowerPoint or short text) that develops the learning objectives and offer a critical reading of either a film or a photograph
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
· A brief introduction to Aesthetics
· An introduction to the notions of "documentary" and "fiction"
· A philosophical approach to the notion of belief
· Analysis of the relationship between photographic image and reality
· Cinema between "documentary" and "fiction"
· Analysis of the differences between emotions experienced in reality and fiction
· An introduction to the notions of "documentary" and "fiction"
· A philosophical approach to the notion of belief
· Analysis of the relationship between photographic image and reality
· Cinema between "documentary" and "fiction"
· Analysis of the differences between emotions experienced in reality and fiction
Prerequisites for admission
No specific prerequisites are required. Students are expected to attend all sessions and to participate in course assignments and activities.
Teaching methods
Lectures based on analysis, synthesis, discussion of philosophical texts, intended to foster student's ability to elaborate a critical point of view on the relevant subjects
Teaching Resources
Barthes, R., La camera chiara. Nota sulla fotografia, Einaudi, Torino, 2003
Husserl, E., Fantasia e immagine, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli, 2017
Rozzoni, C., Nell'immagine. Realtà, fantasia, esperienza estetica, Le Monnier, Firenze, 2017
Wall, J., Gestus. Scritti sull'arte e la fotografia, Quodlibet, Macerata, 2013
Husserl, E., Fantasia e immagine, Rubbettino, Soveria Mannelli, 2017
Rozzoni, C., Nell'immagine. Realtà, fantasia, esperienza estetica, Le Monnier, Firenze, 2017
Wall, J., Gestus. Scritti sull'arte e la fotografia, Quodlibet, Macerata, 2013
Assessment methods and Criteria
Student's presentations (PowerPoint or short text) developing a critical reading of either a film or a photograph will be evaluated (approved/non-approved)
- University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Rozzoni Claudio
Shifts:
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Professor:
Rozzoni ClaudioProfessor(s)