welcome.
Welcome to the Barnard College Film Program.
The educational goal of the film major is to provide a solid grounding in the history and theory of film and its relation to other forms of art. Students are introduced to visual storytelling, film technology, and the economic and sociopolitical context of the film industry.
Film was a dominant cultural medium of the twentieth century and a powerful historical force that shaped the period. Indeed, it continues to reflect and form our present experience. The art links literature, visual culture, and music, and enters into a range of academic disciplines.