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The Film/Video/New Genres Track of the BFA degree in Film is weighted toward production in film, video, and new media integrated with courses in conceptual studies that emphasize the intersection of theory and practice.
The following outline will serve as a guide in planning a major in Film (Film/Video/New Genres 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.
FILM/VIDEO/NEW GENRES REQUIREMENTS (120 CREDITS)
- Peck School of the Arts Core Curriculum
- Film Department Foundation Classes
- Pre-Portfolio Studios
- Portfolio Review
- Film/Video/New Genres Electives
- Conceptual Studies Electives
- Senior Project
- Complementary Electives
- 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 220 |
Basic Elements of Filmmaking I |
3 |
Film 222 |
Basic Elements of Video |
3 |
Film 253 |
Introduction to Photography |
3 |
Film 255 |
Introduction to Digital Arts |
3 |
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(Take 2 courses) |
6 cr. Total |
PORTFOLIO REVIEW top
Students are admitted to the Film Major as a result of a portfolio review that occurs upon completion of 24 credits of work. The portfolio consists of final projects from two Pre-Portfolio Studios. Portfolio reviews occur once at the end of each semester.
FILM/VIDEO/NEW GENRES ELECTIVES (15 CREDITS) top
Refer to Course Descriptions
CONCEPTUAL STUDIES ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS) top
Refer to Course Descriptions
SENIOR PROJECT (9 CREDITS, 2 semesters) top
Course |
Title |
Credits |
Film 509 |
Senior Project I |
3 |
Film 510 |
Senior Project II |
6 |
9 cr. Total |
COMPLEMENTARY ELECTIVES (12 CREDITS) top
Photography, Conceptual Studies or Film/Video/New Genres; min. 3 cr. 300-level or above.
Refer to Course Descriptions
GENERAL ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS) top
Chosen from departments outside of Film
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