Multimedia Dramaturgy
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course is divided into a general part relating to the theoretical horizon of new digital media in relation to the arts in the transition from the avant-garde to technological contemporaneity (using in class the books by Balzola Monteverdi, Monteverdi, Sansone and Floridi in the program) and a specific part that identifies projects, proposals and theatrical practices that have used video and interactive systems on stage from the 1980s to today. A specific part is dedicated to both the theory of the virtual following the volume by Andrea Pinotti Alla soglia dell'immagine (Einaudi 2021)
The path is structured following the volume by A. Monteverdi, Leggere uno spettacolo multimediale (Dino Audino editore) which chronologically goes through the different phases of documented and witnessed intermedial Theater. From videomapping to online theater, to digital artivism, the course will take a look as exhaustive as possible at the concept of digital liveness in a transversal methodological perspective, which touches on sociological and mediological fields of study. The lessons will be structured starting from other essays on theatrical multimedia that will be reported and made available on the TEAMS platform. In the final part of the course, students will have to bring a short personal research - discussed beforehand with the teacher - which will be taken into account in the exam
The path is structured following the volume by A. Monteverdi, Leggere uno spettacolo multimediale (Dino Audino editore) which chronologically goes through the different phases of documented and witnessed intermedial Theater. From videomapping to online theater, to digital artivism, the course will take a look as exhaustive as possible at the concept of digital liveness in a transversal methodological perspective, which touches on sociological and mediological fields of study. The lessons will be structured starting from other essays on theatrical multimedia that will be reported and made available on the TEAMS platform. In the final part of the course, students will have to bring a short personal research - discussed beforehand with the teacher - which will be taken into account in the exam
Prerequisites for admission
A basic knowledge of some theoretical concepts related to new media languages is required, which can be easily acquired through the reading of L. Manovich, Il linguaggio dei nuovi media , or in alternative A. Monteverdi, A. Balzola Le arti multimediali digitali.(Garzanti Milano, nuova edizione 2019)
Teaching methods
The course is divided into two parts: the first will address some topics that identify the subject of the course by connecting it to media theory and performative techno-artistic practices (40 hours). The second part (20 hours) will refer to a laboratory section in which the student, independently or in a group, will study authors and artistic movements, or specific technologies applied to the scenography sector (video theater, video mapping), interactive story telling, with attention to the latest proposals related to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics.
In addition to the handouts, sites and platforms where video documentation can be found will be indicated.
Meetings with artists or museum visits are planned (in relation to the Milan programming) on the theme of the course based on which the specific biographical references will also be modified.
In addition to the handouts, sites and platforms where video documentation can be found will be indicated.
Meetings with artists or museum visits are planned (in relation to the Milan programming) on the theme of the course based on which the specific biographical references will also be modified.
Teaching Resources
A. A.Balzola A. Monteverdi, Le arti multimediali digitali (Garzanti)- only texts by di Balzola, Monteverdi, Quinz (solo musica),
B. A. Monteverdi Leggere uno spettacolo multimediale (Dino Audino editore 2020)
C. A. Balzola La nuova scena elettronica (Dino Audino editore) o in alternativa
D. V. Sansone A: MOnteverdi Giacomo Verde, Attraversamenti tra teatro e video Milano University Press
Gli studenti del conservatorio e per esami da 6 crediti eliminare c e sostituire D con R. Wagner L'opera d'arte del futuro con i saggi di Balzola Monteverdi Bolpagni Goware edizioni (anche ebook)
Non-attending students add the following volume
A. . A. Monteverdi Giacomo Verde, Milano University Press 2023
B Anna MOnteverdi RObert Lepage Memoria maschera e macchina (2018 Meltemi editore)
B. A. Monteverdi Leggere uno spettacolo multimediale (Dino Audino editore 2020)
C. A. Balzola La nuova scena elettronica (Dino Audino editore) o in alternativa
D. V. Sansone A: MOnteverdi Giacomo Verde, Attraversamenti tra teatro e video Milano University Press
Gli studenti del conservatorio e per esami da 6 crediti eliminare c e sostituire D con R. Wagner L'opera d'arte del futuro con i saggi di Balzola Monteverdi Bolpagni Goware edizioni (anche ebook)
Non-attending students add the following volume
A. . A. Monteverdi Giacomo Verde, Milano University Press 2023
B Anna MOnteverdi RObert Lepage Memoria maschera e macchina (2018 Meltemi editore)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The test will be oral and will focus on: verification of learning of the course topics, 2. Verification of the conceptual points relating to media theories indicated both in class and in the volumes in the bibliography . We request a conceptual multimedia map about one or more issue of the lessons.
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Monteverdi Anna Maria
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