MCLA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA.

"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."

Brandon Pender ’07
Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76

Film Studies

Prof. Bishoff and film students review and discuss film clips during his recent course in the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

Making movies allows us to combine every artistic and technical proficiency we can command, and consequently the art of film has attracted some the best creative talents of the twentieth century.

MCLA has made the study of film an integral part of the English/Communications major for over twenty years with a concentration in film studies which is structured by the following courses:

Prof. Robert Bishoff
Prof. Harris Elder
Prof. Elizabeth Lambert
Prof. David Langston

Foundation Courses 24 credits
Department Electives 6 credits
ENGL 210 Essentials of Film 3 credits
ENGL 315 Constructing the Short Film 3 credits
ENGL 397 Special Topics in Film 3 credits
ENGL 412 Filmmakers and Filmmaking 3 credits
Two electives at the 200-level or above 6 credits
Choose electives from the following list:
NGL 375 The Civil War in Literature & Film
ENGL 397 Special Topics in Film (By Subject)
ENGL 412 Filmmakers and Filmmaking (By Subject)
ENGL 481 From Semiotics to Significations (If not used as Foundations course)
ENGL 500 Directed Independent Study
ENGL 540 Internship
Total film studies concentration requirements 48 credits