Representation and Communication of the Territory
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the tools to understand the main issues related to the representation and communication of territories. Furthermore, it is intended to provide students with some basic tools to be autonomous in the construction of territorial representations aimed at communication.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will approach the main topics territorial representation and communication, and the main research tools and their use in different territorial contexts. The student should be able to apply the knowledge learned and the methodologies used.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The territory has always been represented and communicated through a plurality of tools and media. In the contemporary era, the intensity and impact of these representations have reached unprecedented forms and dimensions, with a prevalence (but not exclusivity) of visual representations.
How is the territory represented? With what tools? And how do these representations assume a role in territorial communication?
The course aims to offer students theoretical/practical knowledge in the field of representation and communication of territories.
A first part of the course will focus on preliminary training in territorial representation and communication. This part will be based on theory-based considerations as well as the use of examples and case studies.
In the second part of the course, both classroom and field exercises will be proposed.
The exercises will be based mainly on the use of audiovisual tools (photography, video and audio), but without excluding the use of other forms of representation.
Students will be tutored through individual and group exercises, aimed at learning basic techniques and experimenting with forms of representation.
Class attendance is strongly recommended, although not mandatory.
Students who will not be able to attend class should contact the professor prior to taking the exam to make arrangements for the teaching activity/work to be done.
How is the territory represented? With what tools? And how do these representations assume a role in territorial communication?
The course aims to offer students theoretical/practical knowledge in the field of representation and communication of territories.
A first part of the course will focus on preliminary training in territorial representation and communication. This part will be based on theory-based considerations as well as the use of examples and case studies.
In the second part of the course, both classroom and field exercises will be proposed.
The exercises will be based mainly on the use of audiovisual tools (photography, video and audio), but without excluding the use of other forms of representation.
Students will be tutored through individual and group exercises, aimed at learning basic techniques and experimenting with forms of representation.
Class attendance is strongly recommended, although not mandatory.
Students who will not be able to attend class should contact the professor prior to taking the exam to make arrangements for the teaching activity/work to be done.
Prerequisites for admission
This class is intended for 2nd-year students of the CdL in Analisi, pianificazione e gestione sostenibile del territorio. Therefore, previous knowledge of the basic concepts of Geography is required.
Teaching methods
Lectures, case studies, project works, study visits.
Teaching Resources
REQUIRED READINGS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE CLASSES
- Ietri D., Mastropietro E., a cura di, 2020, Studi sul Qui. Deep mapping e narrazione dei territori. Stagione 1, Mimesis edizioni.
- Mirzoeff N., 2017, Come vedere il mondo. Un introduzione alle immagini: dall'autoritratto al selfie, dalle mappe ai film (e altro ancora), Johan & Levi editore
-E. Bignante, 2011, Geografia e ricerca visuale, Laterza.
Optional and optional materials will then be suggested during the class
REQUIRED READINGS FOR STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING THE CLASSES
- Ietri D., Mastropietro E., a cura di, 2020, Studi sul Qui. Deep mapping e narrazione dei territori. Stagione 1, Mimesis edizioni.
- Mirzoeff N., 2017, Come vedere il mondo. Un introduzione alle immagini: dall'autoritratto al selfie, dalle mappe ai film (e altro ancora), Johan & Levi editore
Class attendance is strongly recommended, although not mandatory.
Students who will not be able to attend class should contact the professor prior to taking the exam to make arrangements for the teaching activity/work to be done.
- Ietri D., Mastropietro E., a cura di, 2020, Studi sul Qui. Deep mapping e narrazione dei territori. Stagione 1, Mimesis edizioni.
- Mirzoeff N., 2017, Come vedere il mondo. Un introduzione alle immagini: dall'autoritratto al selfie, dalle mappe ai film (e altro ancora), Johan & Levi editore
-E. Bignante, 2011, Geografia e ricerca visuale, Laterza.
Optional and optional materials will then be suggested during the class
REQUIRED READINGS FOR STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING THE CLASSES
- Ietri D., Mastropietro E., a cura di, 2020, Studi sul Qui. Deep mapping e narrazione dei territori. Stagione 1, Mimesis edizioni.
- Mirzoeff N., 2017, Come vedere il mondo. Un introduzione alle immagini: dall'autoritratto al selfie, dalle mappe ai film (e altro ancora), Johan & Levi editore
Class attendance is strongly recommended, although not mandatory.
Students who will not be able to attend class should contact the professor prior to taking the exam to make arrangements for the teaching activity/work to be done.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Each student will be evaluated on the skills developed through coursework/activity. The coursework developed during the class will be the synthesis of individual and group activities.
At the end of the course, each male and female student will be required to produce original visual and/or spatial representation work/product, which will be presented during an oral discussion.
The theoretical knowledge learned will also be tested during the oral interview.
Class attendance is strongly recommended, although not mandatory.
Students who will not be able to attend class should contact the lecturer prior to taking the exam to agree on the teaching activity/work to be done.
At the end of the course, each male and female student will be required to produce original visual and/or spatial representation work/product, which will be presented during an oral discussion.
The theoretical knowledge learned will also be tested during the oral interview.
Class attendance is strongly recommended, although not mandatory.
Students who will not be able to attend class should contact the lecturer prior to taking the exam to agree on the teaching activity/work to be done.
Professor(s)