Image Theory Media Psychology

1. To know the fundamentals of analysis as opposed to those of criticism, as well as its conceptual instruments and its techniques for exploring the audiovisual text. 2.Ability to identify and analyze the mechanisms that determine the production of meanings and the conformation of a style in the moving image. Elementary skills for the analysis of the formal and narrative construction of audiovisual stories. 3.Development of a critical and creative capacity with respect to audiovisual discourse and its evolution in the context of contemporary audiovisual culture. 4.To outline and carry out pertinent analysis of audiovisual texts, both in written and audiovisual format.

The module follows a theoretical and analytical approach to study the meaning-making process a wide range of moving images, from film, to television or music videos, amongst others. The main contents are: Differences between criticism and analysis, different methodologies in film and television analysis, short analysis of sequences and videos followed by discussions on different techniques, close analysis of individual films and TV shows in relation to different topics (from realism, to intertextuality or feminism...).

1. Lectures Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and case reviews. 2. Practical classes Fragment analysis. Tutored practical work. Exhibition and comment. 3. Student work Supervised study of theoretical and practical content and teaching materials. Development of practical exercises. Theory classes: individual tutorials Practical classes: group tutorials