Intermedia Theory

The course aims to introduce students to intermedial theories, addressing the main theoretical and methodological issues related to the analysis of relationships between different media from an international and comparative perspective, with particular attention to the dialogue between literature and visual culture.

Knowledge: Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the main theories and methodologies for intermedial analysis, developing the ability to critically examine the interactions and contaminations between different media. Particular emphasis will be placed on the study of works from fields such as literature, cinema, visual arts, and digital media.
Skills: Students will develop analytical and interpretative skills that will enable them to engage with multiple expressive forms and cultural horizons, recognizing the specificities and intersections among various media. By the end of the course, they will be able to independently apply the knowledge acquired to analyze intermedial works and phenomena from different historical periods and cultural contexts, thus contributing to a broader understanding of processes of intermedial transformation.