Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| I semestrino A | Sep 30, 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| I semestrino B | Nov 18, 2013 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| II semestrino A | Feb 24, 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 |
| II semestrino B | Apr 14, 2014 | Jun 7, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione invernale | Jan 20, 2014 | Feb 22, 2014 |
| Sessione estiva | Jun 9, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Sessione autunnale | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione estiva | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Sessione autunnale (I appello) | Oct 30, 2014 | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Sessione autunnale (II appello) | Dec 18, 2014 | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Sessione invernale straordinaria | Mar 19, 2015 | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festa di Ognissanti | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Festa dell'Immacolata Concezione | Dec 8, 2013 | Dec 8, 2013 |
| VACANZE DI NATALE | Dec 22, 2013 | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Vacanze Pasquali | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Festa della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Festa dei lavoratori | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| Festa del S. Patrono S. Zeno | May 21, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
| Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 2, 2014 |
| Vacanze Estive | Aug 11, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 |
Exam calendar
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Academic staff
Alizzi Antonio
antonio.alizzi@univr.it
Cioffi Antonio
Palma Paola
palma.paola@gmail.com
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University. Please select your Study Plan based on your enrolment year.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Multimedia communications theory and methods (m) (2013/2014)
Teaching code
4S02376
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-ART/06 - CINEMA, PHOTOGRAPHY AND TELEVISION
Language
Italian
Period
II semestrino B dal Apr 14, 2014 al Jun 7, 2014.
Learning outcomes
The objective of this course is to provide students with the theoretical and practical tools for creating a transmedia project. We will refer to concepts such as multi-media, cross-media and transmedia to clarify specific features and fundamental differences in order to identify the useful steps to create and implement a complete and original project.
We will use examples and best practices - especially in English - in the field of marketing communication, journalism and public relations.
Program
The course will address the following topics, using in the classroom multimedia, online and digital products, alternating lessons - or part of them - both theoretical and practical, as well as inviting some testimonials from professional field of storytelling in its various meanings.
1. Introduction to the concepts of multimedia, cross-media and transmedia
2. Introduction to storytelling: history, tools and practices between Italy and the rest of the world
2.1 Techniques of storytelling
3. Evolution of storytelling and through new media
4. Transmedia storytelling: definitions and examples
5. The 4 steps of a transmedia project
6. How to communicate a transmedia project
7. Transmedia procucer and connectivity manager: jobs of the future?
8. Testimonials and group work
Examination Methods
Depending on the composition of the classroom it will be decided whether the examination will consist of group work or individual. The examination will be made in oral form with exposure of project work (design of a transmedia project). It will also be checked for preparation with oral questions on the following texts:
1. Enrico Menduni(2013), "Entertainment", Il Mulino, Bologna.
2. Andrea Fontana (2009), "Handbook of Storytelling", Rizzoli, Milan (some chapters).
3. Andrew Philips (2012), "A creator's guide to transmedia storytelling", McGraw Hill, New York (some chapters, in English).
For those not attending will require the preparation, in addition to project work (agreed with the teacher after meeting no later than May 10, 2014), should be prepared the text of Andrea Fontana in full.
Any other materials (articles, chapter books and other materials) will be shown and suggested in class.
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Gestione carriere
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| TESI su SERIE TV e SOCIAL MEDIA | Applied computing - Arts and humanities |
| Laureandi Editoria e Giornalismo: vademecum | Various topics |
| TESI SU COMUNICAZIONE DELL’AGROALIMENTARE | Various topics |
| TESI su SERIE TV e SOCIAL MEDIA | Various topics |
Student mentoring
Linguistic training CLA
Further services
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