96561 - History of Music in the Media (1) (LM)

Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Docente: Anna Scalfaro
  • Credits: 6
  • SSD: L-ART/07
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Music and Theatre Studies (cod. 8837)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student: - knows in general the historical evolution of music broadcasting techniques in the media, the production and distribution logic of the different media (radio, generalist television, thematic television, digital platforms); - also knows the structure as well as aspects related to production and reception of some television programmes of relevant historical interest.

Course contents

The course examines the use of music in audiovisual media from a historical perspective. It will explore the historical and cultural contexts, ideological implications, and the production and consumption practices that characterize music in both traditional and new media.

The lessons will provide a map of the spaces dedicated to music in traditional media, particularly television, as well as in digital media. Basic analytical tools will be introduced, and specific case studies will also be addressed.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination


Readings/Bibliography

Anna Scalfaro, Musica in programma. Quarant'anni di divulgazione musicale in Rai-Tv (1954-1994), Udine, Nota, 2020.

Tiziano Bonini, Paolo Magaudda, La musica nell'era digitale, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2023.

Teaching methods

Lecturing, group work.

Assessment methods

The teacher will then ask some questions relating to the bibliography. The programme is the same for attendees and non-attendees.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Teaching tools

Audio, video, materials shared on Virtuale.

Office hours

See the website of Anna Scalfaro

SDGs

Quality education

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.