Giuseppe
Pansini

Aims and objectives of the course
The aim of the course is to provide students with the theoretical and practical tools they need to understand and operate within the field of psychology and, consequently, the psychology of perception, art and visual communication.

Syllabus
Starting with a general overview of what psychology has developed in the field of vision, art and creativity, the course offers a historical overview of the main models and methodologies that have shaped the study of visual perception from biological, psychological and psychodynamic perspectives. The course will explore in depth the relationships between the development of personality and creativity, as well as between the functioning of the psyche and the work of art, its production and enjoyment, with a particular focus on the contribution of depth psychology.

Texts
Pansini, G., Psiche nella città dell’arte, F. Angeli Ed., Milan 2009
Further reading will be recommended during the lectures.

Teaching
In accordance with the academic calendar, lectures will be held annually on Saturdays (9:00–13:00) in the first semester and on Tuesdays (14:00–18:00) in the second semester.
Office hours and individual tuition: in the first semester, on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm and on Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm; in the second semester, on Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Exams
Students who have attended the course will be eligible to sit the exams.
The exams will cover the topics addressed in lectures and the in-depth study topic (essay and visual project) agreed upon with the lecturer.
and visual project) agreed upon with the lecturer.

Dissertation
Dissertations must be requested at least one year before the scheduled Diploma session.