STUDY PROGRAMME
Creative Technologies

AFAM CODE
ABPC68

DISCIPLINARY AREA
Communication processes analysis

DISCIPLINARY FIELD
Art semiotics

CREDITS
6

APPROACH
Theoretical

The object of this course is the analysis of the communication processes of art, of which it aims at analysing and dismantling the mechanisms, using the methods of semiotics in their various currents (structuralist, interpretative, generative), also focusing on its interaction with other media.

The programme consists of one single module, which grants 6 credits.

Successful students will be able to:

• Understand the methods of semiotics

• Apply what has been learnt to a research project

• The first part of the course focuses on a theoretical introduction

• The second part sees their practical application through the development of research work

The programme focuses on theoretical courses.

Students will take part in the following activities, which may vary depending on the different topics:

• Classroom lectures

• Debates, presentations, peer assessment

• Use of tutorials, videos or other media tools

• Exercises and revisions

• Individual study and research

Assessment tools may include:

• Oral exam

• Presentation of the individual research work

Further details about the exams will be provided by the professors.

Books and resources might be requested or suggested by the professors.