Class Art, Culture and Communication

Through an introduction to sound-image relationships and ‘audiovision’ (a term coined by Michel Chion), we will begin by considering cinema as sound art - or cinema from the point of view of sound. Next, we will present a selection of films (or parts of films) - interesting cases that support the idea of cinema as sound art. We will also address, in a cross-cutting manner, themes and issues where the fields of art, culture and communication intersect and interpenetrate - using the work of contemporary Portuguese artists as our object of study and also resorting to screenings and discussions of art documentaries about these artists, accompanied by readings of critical texts about their work.

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1. Cinema as sound art: aesthetic and conceptual foundations. 1.1 The 'powers' of sound 1.2 Sound-image relationships (scenes or sequences). 2. Case studies: Bresson, Lynch and other directors. 3. Concepts of communication, art and culture. 4. The intersection between artistic practices and communication processes. 5. A cross-disciplinary approach to different media, including photography, painting, sculpture, sound and moving image. 6. Reading and critical discussion of texts and documentaries on contemporary Portuguese artists.

The classes combine theoretical lectures, film screenings, case studies, guided readings and debates. The methodology focuses on critical and reflective learning, integrating listening and audiovisual observation practices to encourage active participation and the development of aesthetic and cultural analysis skills.

ADORNO, Theodor W (2003). Sobre a Indústria da Cultura. Lisboa, Portugal: Angelus Novus. BRAGANÇA DE MIRANDA, José A. (2002). Teoria da Cultura. Lisboa, Portugal: Século XXI CHION, Michel (1990). A Audiovisão. Lisboa: Texto&Grafias, 2011 GIL, José (2005). Escritos sobre arte e artistas. Lisboa, Portugal: Relógio DÁgua