Master in Dramaturgy and Cinema

The Master in Dramaturgy and Cinema is a second-level programme of the University of Naples Federico II, promoted by the Department of Humanities, which combines theoretical and practical training in the field of theatre and cinema. The programme includes writing, analysis and criticism of European theatrical and cinematographic works, and also looks at the sectors of cultural journalism, publishing and media, in which these skills can be used. Theatre and cinema are different languages but with many points of contact, and the master considers them together, with attention to European production. Participants work on dramaturgical writing and on the analysis of texts and works, developing critical skills that are also useful in cultural journalism, publishing and communication.

Teaching includes thematic laboratories and a practical internship, carried out in collaboration with local and national organisations, and is held in person in Naples. The page does not give the duration, the credits or the language of teaching, which may be presumed to be Italian, since the programme deals with European works and writing activities. The concrete organisation of laboratories and internship is not described in detail, and it is advisable to ask the university for the calendar and attendance arrangements. The thematic laboratories are opportunities to write, discuss and engage with other participants and with professionals, while the internship makes it possible to get to know from the inside the local and national organisations working in the cultural sector. The page does not, however, specify which organisations these are or the length of the internship, which must be asked of the university.

The aim is to prepare experts who work in theatre, cinema, publishing and cultural communication, developing skills in writing, analysis and criticism and in the organisation of events. The career opportunities indicated include theatre and film critic, stage author, editor, teacher, consultant, artistic manager and organiser of cultural events. The master is aimed at graduates interested in the cultural sectors; being second-level, the page specifies that it requires a master's degree. The cost is €500. Start date, selection, places and scholarships are not stated. The cost of €500 is very low. The career opportunities include criticism, writing for the stage, editing, teaching, consulting, artistic direction and the organisation of events. Duration, credits, language and start date are not given. For details the call for applications of the Department of Humanities must be consulted. This is information to request directly from the department organising the master, before enrolling.