The Photography Track of the BFA degree in Film offers training in photographic image production in a media arts context, integrated with theory/practice courses in moving image, new genres and conceptual studies.

The following outline will serve as a guide in planning a major in Film (Photography Track). Students are encouraged to consult regularly with their PSOA and departmental advisors throughout their studies at UWM. All course waivers or changes in the requirements of the major must have the written approval of the Department Chair.

CONCEPTUAL STUDIES IN MEDIA ARTS PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS (120 CREDITS)

1. Peck School of the Arts Core Curriculum
2. Film Department Foundation Classes
3. Pre-Portfolio Studios
4. Photography Core (Film 350 or 352)
5. Portfolio Review
6. Photography Core (Film 352(350), 454 or 456, 552 & 553)
7. Photography Electives
8. Conceptual Studies Electives
9. Complementary Electives
10. General Electives

PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS CORE CURRICULUM (45 CREDITS)

FILM DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION CLASSES (18 CREDITS) top

Course	Title	Credits
Film 114	Film and Experience	3
Film 115	Media Archaeology	3
Film 116	Experimentation with Media	3
Film 201	Introduction to Experimental Media Arts	3
Film 202	Current Topics in Media Arts Production	3
Film 210	Concepts of Production in the Media Arts	3
18 cr. Total

PRE-PORTFOLIO STUDIOS (6 CREDITS) top

Course	Title	Credits
Film 253	Introduction to Photography	3
plus one of the following:
Film 220	Basic Elements of Filmmaking I	3
Film 222	Basic Elements of Video	3
Film 255	Introduction to Digital Arts	3
6 cr. Total

PHOTOGRAPHY CORE (3 CREDITS) top

Course	Title	Credits
Film 350	Digital Photography: Color	3
or
Film 352	Photographic Expression	3
3 cr. Total

PORTFOLIO REVIEW top
Students are admitted to the Film Major as a result of a portfolio review that occurs upon completion of 27 credits of course work. Portfolio consists of final project photos from Film 350 or 352, a final project from a Pre-Portfolio Studio (Film 220, 222 or 253), plus an optional 3-5 additional photographs of student's choice.

PHOTOGRAPHY CORE top

Course	Title	Credits
Film 350	Digital Photography: Color	3
or
Film 352	Photographic Expression	3
Film 454	Photography: Narrative Forms	3
or
Film 456	Digital Photography: Advanced	3
Film 552	Advanced Studio Practice in Photography	3
Film 553	Photography Portfolio	3
12 cr. Total

PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS) top
Refer to Course Descriptions

CONCEPTUAL STUDIES ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS) top
Refer to Course Descriptions

COMPLEMENTARY ELECTIVES (12 CREDITS) top
Film/Video/New Genres, Conceptual Studies or Photography; min. 6 cr. 300-level or above.
Refer to Course Descriptions

GENERAL ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS) top
Chosen from departments outside of Film

Laptop Requirement: Film BFA students in the Photography Track are required to have a laptop computer and imaging software for all photography classes after they have passed the Portfolio Review. The software must be consistent with that being used in the photography program. It is highly recommended that students pursuing the Photography Track have a laptop computer while enrolled in Film 350.