Film Studies
Acquire a broad and global education in Film Studies at UMass Amherst. You’ll take classes taught by energetic, award-winning, and enthusiastic professors from
The Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies offers a BA in Film Studies; an Undergraduate Certificate in Film Studies (in-person and online); a Graduate Certificate in Film Studies (in person); and a Graduate Certificate in Videographic Criticism (online). Students enjoy a comprehensive course of study in the history, criticism, theory, aesthetics, and production of the moving image in the unique context of an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary setting.
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Barbara Zecchi
Professor, Film Studies & Spanish and Portuguese Studies
Barbara Zecchi is a feminist film scholar, film critic, film festival curator, and video essayist.
Barry Spence
Chief Undergraduate Advisor, Film Studies
Undergraduate Program Director, Film Studies
Barry Spence is a lecturer as well as the chief undergraduate advisor and the undergraduate program director for film studies.
