The Cabinet of curiosities
Promoting contemporary narrative 06 February 2021 -29 May 2021
The great Cabinet of Curiosities training course is back. A new series of 6 events to explore and examine the various narrative languages to provide theoretical and practical tools for promoting culture among young people, with special attention to the differences between each age group.
We begin by analysing interactiveness and risk in video games and continue with an interesting programme that explores new literary solutions and the developments in Japanese comics in Italy, concluding the course with a meeting with an author.
The course involves constant interaction with participants who are asked to read the titles suggested after each meeting.
In collaboration with Hamelin Associazione Culturale
Another narration method: Video games (part 1)
- Saturday 6 February 2021 at 09:30 - 12:00
Why do we play video games? What is so different about this language and how has it become the leading entertainment industry? How does its specific nature impact on the narrative experience? After an overview of the recent explosion in gaming, we will concentrate on one of its key points: interactiveness, and how this changes the narrative experience.
With **Matteo Gaspari**.
Video games (part 2): problems, potential advice
- Saturday 27 February 2021 at 09:30 - 12:00
Video games are often associated with abuse, violence and depersonalisation. While it is a marginal phenomenon, it is still important to reflect on the impact of digital violence and to equip ourselves with the basic tools to defend ourselves from game design strategies. At the same time, in light of possible interactive solutions offered by this medium we must ask ourselves new frontiers have been opened by this new form of narrative.
With **Matteo Gaspari**.
Literature and adolescents: at the end of childhood
- Saturday 20 March 2021 at 09:30 - 12:00
When does childhood end, and how is the moment when we cross that invisible line of no return explored in fiction? What do we really mean when we talk about adolescence? When we consider literary classics and new contemporary forms, are there any consistencies or narrative devices that ring true? A reflection and a collection of novels to capture some of the undertones of the teenage years.
With **Nicola Galli Laforest**.
Contemporary manga: a new blossom
- Saturday 27 March 2021 at 09:30 - 12:00
After its first steps in the ’80s and the boom in the ’90s and the first half of the 2000s, Japanese comics underwent what appeared to be a period of stagnation. Recently however, the entire sector has been given new life, with the publication of some of the most interesting contemporary authors as well as some forgotten classics. After a brief historical introduction, we will concentrate on contemporary manga trends in Italy, exploring the authors and major trends in order to take the first steps in the wonderful world of Japanese comics.
With **Matteo Gaspari**.
Literature and adolescents: The daughters of the moon
- Saturday 8 May 2021 at 09:30 - 12:00
Preceded by a proliferation of female characters that are bland, repetitive and all the same, perpetuating old stereotypes, recent literature for young adults has introduced new and powerful female icons, portrayed within novels of undeniable importance. Unforgettable and unconventional characters, capable of overturning viewpoints and offering new ways of confronting life and customs.
With **Giordana Piccinini**
Meeting with the Marie-Aude Murail
- Saturday 29 May 2021 at 09:30 - 12:00
A unique occasion aimed at providing participants with some insights into the illustrated publishing world and facilitating direct contact with high calibre professionals.
