Introduction to Communication and Media Studies Image Theory

1) Ability to recognize the most important methodologies in the study of moving image analysis. 2) Familiarization with the terminology of film grammar. 3) Introduction the practical works on moving image analysis. 4) Ability to work with mature and specialized bibliography. 5) Knowledge of the main strategies of essay writing.

1) Introduction to film grammar. Shot typology. 2) Introduction to aesthetics and cinema. 3) The moving image in history. Evolutions and mutations of moving image language. 4) Sound and image. Music as a visual element. 5) Introduction to editing and moving image. 6) The moving image and the creation of cultural identities.

All sessions are divided in one LECTURE, based on a theoretical presentation, plus one SEMINAR, in which students work on their practical exercises. Students are expected to attend all sessions and participate in the debates. Deadlines for written work must be strictly met. Presentations are compulsory and must be prepared and discussed with the tutor.