General information


Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Maddalena Fedele

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Jorge Oter Gonzalez
Cloe Masotta Lijtmaer 

Skills


Specific skills
  • E14_Acquire knowledge of the history, aesthetics, evolution and dynamics of cinema, television, radio, press, Internet and video games, how to recognize aesthetics through viewing and analysis

Description


Today we are permanently surrounded by audiovisual messages of various kinds. In the “age of screens”, we receive these impulses through multiple channels and in the different facets of our lives, from professional life to the intimacy of the home. It is important, therefore, to reflect on the nature of these messages that affect us in our daily lives, as well as on the way they are organized and related, and on their origin. In this subject we will take a tour of the historical, aesthetic and technological development of photography, cinema, radio, television and, more recently, the Internet and video games. We will look at their appearance and trajectory, the expressive characteristics of each of them and, as a consequence, what they have in common. To achieve this, many examples of specific cases will help us, as well as other explanatory materials. It is important not only to know this journey, but also to develop a critical thinking around works that will influence us when making our own products throughout the degree. Also, and in relation to this, small academic-style works will be done: these works will help us to begin to become familiar with a way of working that will be asked of us during the degree and in the final research of the same.

Learning outcomes


LO1 To know in general terms the historical evolution of audiovisual media in general.

LO2 Know, value and contextualise the main audiovisual works and their authors.

LO3 Know how to present and write ideas in an argumentative and formally correct way.

LO4 Observe the historical, ideological and linguistic circumstances that condition the audiovisual.

 

Complementary learning outcomes:

RAC1 Develop critical thinking about audiovisual media, their products and their future evolution.

RAC2 Develop the skills of discursive articulation and oral transmission of content related to the audiovisual.

Working methodology


The methodology of the subject is structured in theoretical sessions, guided learning and autonomous learning. 

The theoretical sessions (4 hours per week, in large groups) consist of: expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation; conferences; video capsules. These theoretical sessions will combine the theoretical exhibition with the frequent viewing of works by the authors and the currents mentioned, as well as other materials (such as fragments of documentaries, reports or programs) that complement the knowledge on certain topics.

Guided learning sessions (2 hours per week, in small groups) consist of: seminars (around the readings scheduled for the subject); debates and forums. 

Autonomous learning involves a dedication on the part of the students that includes: the realization of individual and group works; research and critical reading of articles; non-contact tutorials for which the student will have telematic resources such as e-mail and the resources of the Tecnocampus intranet. 

 

Contents


1. PHOTOGRAPHY

Birth and beginnings of photography. Ontology of the photographic image.

Expansion of photography in the nineteenth century.

Origins, difficulties, development and consolidation of photojournalism.

Evolution during the twentieth century. Some authors.

 

2. THE CINEMA

Pre-cinema and origins of cinema.

Consolidation of storytelling and cinematic avant-garde.

Cinematic classicism. Genres and authors.

National cinematographies.

New cinemas and some personalities from the second half of the XNUMXth century.

 

3. THE RADIO

Invention and beginnings of broadcasting.

Technical, programmatic and social evolution of the radio medium.

Radio in Spain and Catalonia throughout the s. XX.

 

4. TELEVISION

Origins of television.

Technological, programmatic and social evolution of television.

Modernity of the television medium.

Television in Spain and Catalonia. Birth and evolution.

 

5. INTERNET AND VIDEO GAMES

Origins and history of the Internet. Technological and social evolution of the network.

Video games: birth and history.

Learning activities


1. Work on an aspect or work of the History of the Audiovisual (Cinema, Television or Video Games) (30%)

1.1. Definition of the subject, justification and bibliography of a work on an aspect or work of the History of the Audiovisual 

Group work in which students communicate the chosen topic, justify the choice and provide first elements of the sections corresponding to the work, including a first compulsory bibliography. 

Support Material: Statement of the exercise.

Deliverable and links to the evaluation: A document of up to 2 pages of text will be delivered, according to the format and style indicated in the statement. Its value in the evaluation will be 5%.

Specific objectives:

- Express a reasoned justification from the academic point of view for choosing a topic in Audiovisual History

- Assess the viability of a topic in terms of academic research

- Assess the adequacy of references and the choice of reliable sources of information

This activity is linked to the Learning Outcomes: LO3; RA4; RAC1.

1.2. Work on an aspect or work of the History of the Audiovisual 

Group work in which students will reflect on an aspect or work of film, television or video games. The commentary, in academic style, will be carried out from an aesthetic, historical or nature point of view. This work is shared with the subject of Language and Audiovisual Expression. 

Support Material: Statement of the exercise.

Deliverable and links to the evaluation: An original written commentary of up to 10 pages of text will be delivered, depending on the format and style indicated in the statement. Its value in the evaluation will be 20%.

Specific objectives:

- Document yourself about a specific topic

- Write an original critical comment correctly and in an orderly way

- Recognize the aesthetic characteristics of a work and its significance; place it in relation to other works and a context

- Work in groups in a coordinated way

This activity is linked to the Learning Outcomes: LO3; RA4; RAC1.

1.3 Oral presentation of a work on an aspect or work of the History of the Audiovisual 

Public presentation of the academic work on an aspect or work of the History of the Audiovisual in class according to statement of the exercise. This presentation is shared with the subject of Language and Audiovisual Expression. 

Support Material: Statement of the exercise.

Deliverable and links to the evaluation: Presentation support. Its value in the evaluation will be 5%. It will have an individual component.

Specific objectives:

- Articulate an oral discourse as members of a working group in front of an academic audience

- Structure a presentation of a project and adapt it to the indicated format

- Demonstrate the ability to discriminate and synthesize the main ideas of a project

This activity is linked to the Learning Outcomes: RAC2.

 

2. Individual and group activities on the contents of the course (30%)

Completion of different activities related to the contents and skills worked on during the classes. These activities can be carried out during the theoretical, practical sessions or as autonomous learning. 

These activities include: as a group activity, the realization of a Room Sheet of a cultural activity (5%); as individual activities, a Test on the theoretical contents of the subject carried out during the course (10%) and a Reading Sheet (15%). 

Support Material: 

- Statement of the different exercises, if applicable.

- Readings and other documents. Texts and essays indicated for his reading during the course, necessary reading to make possible the participation in the activities and debates programmed.

- Compulsory viewing films by the student outside class hours. 

Deliverable and links to the evaluation: Different documents, depending on the activity. Its value in the evaluation will be 30%.

Specific objectives:

- Be aware of ideas related to the subject taught

- Recognize key aspects of a text

- Construct a logical and reflective text

- Write correctly and with an academic record 

- Establish critical thinking around texts

- Know the academic citation procedure 

These activities are linked to the Learning Outcomes: LO1; RA2; RA3; RA4; RAC1.

 

3. Examination (40%)

Individual test to assess knowledge of the syllabus of the theoretical sessions and seminars.

Support Material: Statement of the test.

Deliverable and links to the evaluation: Examination resolution. Its value in the evaluation will be 40%.

Specific objectives:

- Have a global historical perspective of the audiovisual media

- Relate various audiovisual documents to their context

- Recognize the main authors and works in the history of audiovisual media

- Demonstrate the capacity of expression and of relation of subjects and concepts developed in the course of the asignatura 

This activity is linked to the Learning Outcomes: RA1; RA2; RA3; RA4; RAC1.

Evaluation system


Qualification system (evaluation)

The subject is evaluated based on the exercises and tests specified. The final grade consists of the sum of the percentage marks obtained in each work or assessable test. The practical part or of development of critical capacities, not evaluable like examination, but by means of exercises done mainly in group, comprises 60% of the final note: the Work on an aspect or work of the History of the Audiovisual (Cinema, Television or Video Games) (30%) and individual and group activities on the course contents (30%).

The theoretical part of the subject will be assessed individually in the form of an exam (40% of the final grade). It is necessary to obtain a minimum of 5 in exam to access to make average mark to the asignatura.

The course contemplates the realization of activities proposed for the classes or out of these. Some of these activities will be evaluable.

Assessment methods:

Assessment methods are explained on the first day of class.

The evaluation can be to be continued and the different exercises are delivered according to the calendar established both in class and in the statements of the exercises and in the virtual classroom.

The evaluation can be unique and the same exercises are delivered within the final weeks of the course, all at the same time. The exam is done normally. The single evaluation implies renunciation of the follow-up of the works by means of the schedule of attention. It can be applied for only within the first two weeks of class. 

The evaluation is by default continuous.

Detail:

30% Work on an aspect or work of the History of the Audiovisual (Cinema, Television or Video Games)

30% Individual and group activities on the contents of the course

40% Exam 

Recovery:

In the recovery, the theoretical part of the subject is recovered, by means of an examination that will collect all the theoretical content of the same. It is necessary to obtain a minimum of 5 in the recovery to access to make average mark to the asignatura.

The practical part is done continuously throughout the course and is not recovered.

According to the current regulations of the center, only students who have participated in a significant number of the evaluation activities of the course and have not reached the 5 final average mark will be able to appear in the resit exam.

 

Rules for carrying out the activities

The activities will have to respond to the criteria indicated in class and / or in the statements of the same. The presentation and linguistic correction will also be valued.

Carrying out the activities presupposes the student's commitment to actively participate in individual and group work. 

The works must be original. A plagiarism immediately invalidates the corresponding work, in such a way that it will not be evaluated and will be rated with a 0, regardless of other measures and actions that may be taken. The difference between copying (plagiarism) and citation is in the correct mention of the sources of information.

REFERENCES


Basic

Palacio, Manuel. History of television in Spain. Madrid: Gedisa, 2015.

Sougez, Marie Loup. History of photography. Madrid: Cátedra, 1994.

Gubern, Roman. History of cinema. Barcelona: Lumen, 1996.

Silva, Lorenzo. Radio in Spain: 1923-1997. Madrid: Alianza, 1997.

Complementary

Castells, Manuel. The Galaxy Internet. Barcelona: Plaza & Janés, 2002.

Baget Herms, Josep M .. History of television in Catalonia. Barcelona: Generalitat de Catalunya. Communication Research Center, 1994.

Amar, Pierre-Jean. Photojournalism. Buenos Aires: La Marca, 2005.

Xavier, Ismail. The cinematic discourse. Buenos Aires: Manantial, 2008.

Balsebre, Armand. History of radio in Spain. Flight. I and II. Madrid: Chair, 2001 and 2002.

Camporesi, Valeria. Thinking about the History of Cinema. Madrid: Cátedra, 2014.

Freund, Gisèle. Photography as a social document. Barcelona, ​​Gustavo Gili, 2001.

Ranz Abad, Jesus. A brief history of the Internet. Madrid: Anaya, 1997.