Program Overview

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JOURNALISTIC CRITICISM OF THE ARTS

Overview

The Discipline, specifically conceived for this course of study, wants to train future communicators or journalists on the language and ways of journalistic criticism on visual arts, theater, cinema, music to be given through the most updated information channels (web tv, social, blog).

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The acquisition of critics of the arts own language is the teaching purpose, through the reading and discussion of critical essays in daily and in the trade press. Exercises and collaborative writing workshops online are planned.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to videotape a cultural content specifically created on a dedicated web space.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the history of visual arts is required.

Teaching Methods

The teaching will be in the presence, in class and outside, with the support of field exercises (theaters, exhibitions, museums, cultural events).

Syllabus/Content

• Knowledge of the basics of cultural journalism and cultural journalism on the web.
• Cultural journalism in the city, filming, reviews. Written or video exercise.
• Non-attending students will also study 15 articles by Melania Mazzucco, The Museum of the World on line.

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

• Giorgio Zanchini, Il giornalismo culturale, Nuova Edizione, Bussole, Carocci, 2013;
• L'altro volto del reale. Il virtuale nella comunicazione e nelle arti contemporanee , a cura di Cristiano Dalpozzo, Federica Negri, Arianna Novaga, Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Mimesis, 2020;
• Melania Mazzucco, Il Museo del mondo.

Teachers and Exam Board

• ELIANA CARRARA
• Exam Board:
  • ELIANA CARRARA (President)
  • MAURIZIA MIGLIORINI

Lessons

Lessons Start

The course will be held in the first semester: classes will start on 15th September 2025.

Class Schedule

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Exams

Exam Description

Brief oral exam on the texts, the examination will consider video tutorials created by students during the course.

Assessment Methods

Correction in the presence of texts and prepared recordings, and brief talk on the exam papers.

Exam Schedule

• 18/12/2025
• 16/01/2026
• 06/02/2026
• 12/06/2026
• 25/06/2026
• 16/07/2026
• 11/09/2026

Further Information

Examinations will be held in presence and in the lecturer's office.

Erasmus students not proficient in Italian may request a substitutive bibliography, and take the examination in English (or French).

Students with disabilities or learning disorders are entitled to specific adjustments, provided they upload the relevant certifications and documents on the University's dedicated webpage.

At least 10 days before the exam, students will have to email the Professor, specifying the required adjustments.

Please note that any request must be sent at least 10 days before your exam to successfully complete the process in time.

For further information, please refer to the University's guidelines on supporting students with disabilities and learning disorders.

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