Corso di laurea magistrale in
Comunicazione e Culture dei media

The universe of contemporary signification is moving towards increasingly articulated forms of interactive creation and fruition of texts. The teaching is therefore aimed:

• at transmitting knowledge and analysis skills regarding the most interesting narrative and artistic interactive products present in contemporary culture
• to favour the ability to learn on the proposed theme, and therefore the ability to apply the knowledge learned in the interpretation and production of interactive multimedia texts
• to articulate the theoretical foundations in synergy with contemporary cultural narratives
• to develop awareness and autonomy of judgement regarding the complexity and multiplicity of the current panorama of interactive products
• to put into practice some basic design and communication skills necessary to move in the world of production.

For these purposes the teaching includes laboratory activities dedicated to the design and operational aspects.

The students will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main theories concerning interactivity in art and storytelling;
• apply the understanding and knowledge learned to the productive and consumer contexts of contemporary culture;
• develop autonomy of judgement in the production and use of interactive and artistic texts;
• acquire specialist communicative and creative skills for the production of interactive texts;
• demonstrate learning skills with respect to theoretical developments and productive experimentation in the interactive field.
• demonstrate the ability to collaborate in groups and participate in the classroom

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• differentiated programme for attending and non-attendance;
• classroom lessons accompanied by technological support and live broadcast if/when possible;
• frontal lessons, with the use of audio-video presentations and discussion guided by the teacher on the materials presented;
• interventions by external experts on the subject, with the aim of putting students in contact with particularly interesting experiences from an experimental and professional point of view;
• practical exercises, during which work will be carried out on the analysis of existing products, the creation of new texts and the development of a final presentation on the topics covered. Detailed instructions for the preparation of the exercises will be made available.
• teacher's availability for virtual interaction, reception time, with attendants and non.

Further information about the seminar activities and bibliographical information will be provided during the lessons.

* Attendending are all students that, preferencially phisically (or virtually), are present during the 36 hours cours (one/two absences are admited).

The learning verification for students attending the course aims to check that the objectives proposed by the teaching are actually achieved, improving their knowledge, skills, understanding and critical sensitivity, autonomy of judgement, learning ability and communication and expression skills in interactive narrative products. The check consists of an oral examination, with a total mark expressed in thirtieth, during which the student must take an oral exam:

• prove to have read and assimilated the theories and examples contained in the texts indicated in the bibliography and materials shared durign the teaching;
• virtual consignment (in Moodle) of the own Final Vitacora (Ensamble of all exercices)
• present the result of the practical exercises developed and discussed during the workshop activities (shared during the course), linking the work done to the bibliography studied and demonstrating its relevance with respect to a possible placement in the contemporary media scenario.

ATTENDED EXAMINATIONS: Oral during appeals + Final Vitácora presentation (by Moodle upload at least 2 days before the oral examination)

NOT ATTENDED EXAMINATIONS: Oral during the appeals on same Bibliography + Materials and Links presented in PPT in Moodle + integrated books to confirm (enter in MOODLE)

N.B. It is possible to do the examination with the programme '22-'23 until APRIL 2024

ATTENGING STUDENTS: on appointment, contact the professor

• Students are required to register before the course starts, using the "Register for Course" box at the bottom of this page. In this way the teacher will be able to check attendance, and above all send a collective email in case of urgent notices or communications.
• If the technical possibility is confirmed and a considerable number of students is requiring, the classroom meetings will be broadcast live.
• The teacher is available to receive students and female students at the end of the lesson and during the dedicated students-time, to respond to the specific needs of the teaching or to direct them to a possible degree thesis.
• The materials produced during the course will be shared electronically

• Introduction to teaching, general exposition of the contents and teaching methods
• etymological and contextual analysis of key concepts
• identification of the theoretical instrumentation necessary to deal with the theme of interactivity in art
• examination of storytelling theories, with particular attention to those that underline the presence of the user in the text
• theoretical fundamentals and practical methods for the production of storytelling
• definition and extension of the concept of interactivity, from its first analogical, then technological implications to recent formulations more linked to the cultural dimension
• reconnaissance of the various forms in which interactivity manifests itself today, from interactive narrativity to artistic works;
• interaction with guests
• synergy between theory and practice in possible visits
• participation in workshop activities (included in teaching hours) for learning practical and creative tools useful for the design and production of interactive products.

N.B. Details of the programme will be shared the first days of class

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The theaching will be held on Thursdays and Fridays from 2pm to 5pm. Since this is a theoretical-practical course, attendance (virtual or physical) is suggested for those who are considered to be attending, leaving the opportunity of one/two absences. Otherwise, for those not attending, a separate program will be provided. We begin on September 30 at the Palazzo Nuovo (room 18).

N.B. Untill april 2024, it will be possible to prepare and present the programme 2022/2023

P.S. Change-sensitive programme and modalities, especially according to the COVID prevention guidelines. It is advisable to review this page and the notices a few days before the beginning of the lessons: thursday and friday from 14 to 17. The presencial classes will be in 18 room, Palazzo Nuovo.

TIMETABLE CLASSES. PRESENTIAL in the ROOM to be defined (18), Palazzo Nuovo

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Thursday and friday, 1*emisemestre 2022/23, september-october 2022 h. 14-17

Settimana 1. 22-23 settembre

Settimana 2. 29-30 settembre

Settimana 3. 6-7 ottobre

Settimana 4. 13-14 ottobre

Settimana 5. 20-21 ottobre

Settimana 6. 27-28 ottobre

Settimana di recupero eventuale: 4-5 novembre 

EXAMINATION 2022/23

According to recent regulations in terms of health management and except in exceptional cases, examinations will be conducted uploading the documents in MOODLE:

• 9 novembre h. 8.00
• 10 gennaio h. 8.00
• 11 febbraio h. 8.00
• 27 marzo h. 8.00
• 25 maggio h. 8.00
• 1 giugno h. 8.00
• 6 luglio h. 8.00
• 10 settembre h.8.00