Graduate Seminars I, II & III (9 credits)
This is the common class for graduate students during the first three semesters of MFA study. Taught by a different faculty person each semester, coursework typically includes critiques of works-in-progress, readings, discussions with visiting artists, advanced technical demonstrations, research reports and field trips.

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Film Production Electives (9 credits)
Electives include courses on specific technical areas (sound, optical printing, etc.) and studio courses that emphasize genres of film/video making such as experimental, documentary, narrative, etc.

Advanced Research in Film/Video I and II (9 credits)
Pre-production planning (3 credits) and production/post production (6 credits) of the thesis film or vide o project are coordinated with the Major Professor.

Complementary Study (12 credits)
Students choose an area of study outside of film/video production where they wish to do graduate level study. In the past, students have chosen electronic music, digital arts, modern studies, anthropology, film/video theory, painting, metals, and creative writing to fulfill the complementary studies requirement. Students choosing film studies as their complementary area should substitute 3 credits of Film Department production for the film studies requirement that is mandated for every graduate student in the program.

Film Studies (3 credits)
Film Studies courses are taught in the English, Art History, and German Departments and focus on film/video theory, criticism and history. Faculty include Vicki Callahan (Program Coordinator), Tami Williams, Gilberto Blasini, Peter Paik, Tasha Oren and Andrew Martin.

Professional Practice (6 credits)
Professional practice provides students with an opportunity to increase their skills while working with a professional organization in the field. In the past, professional practice credits have been completed at the Museum of Modern Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, and through curatorial work with Great Lakes Film & Video and the Riverwest Artists Association. Students have also been able to earn professional practice credits by teaching technical workshops within the Film Department. The practice must take place during the time of MFA study.

Grade Requirements and Timeline
Graduate students must receive a B or better in all courses in order to receive credit towards the MFA. Degree requirements must be completed within five years of initial enrollment. Students must inform the Graduate School of their intention to graduate no later than the second week of the semester in which they wish to graduate.

Follow this link for the University Course Requirements for the MFA Degree in Film.