The Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production Track of the BFA degree in Film offers a rigorous course of study in film history, theory, and criticism thoroughly integrated with production in film, video, and new media within courses and across the curriculum.

The following outline will serve as a guide in planning a major in Film (Conceptual Studies 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. Conceptual Studies Core (Film 320)
5. Portfolio Review
6. Conceptual Studies Core (Film 455 & 512)
7. Conceptual Studies Electives
8. Film/Video/New Genres 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 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
	(Take 2 courses)	6 cr. Total

CONCEPTUAL STUDIES CORE top

Course	Title	Credits
Film 320	Structures of Film	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 work. Portfolio consists of one project from a Pre-Portfolio Studio and a writing sample from Film 320, in electronic form.

CONCEPTUAL STUDIES CORE top

Course	Title	Credits
Film 455	Integrated Film/Video Exploration	6
Film 512	Senior Project in Conceptual Studies	6
12 cr. Total

CONCEPTUAL STUDIES ELECTIVES (12 CREDITS) top
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FILM/VIDEO/NEW GENRES ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS) top
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COMPLEMENTARY ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS) top
Photography, Conceptual Studies or Film/Video/New Genres; min. 3 cr. 300-level or above.
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GENERAL ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS) top
Chosen from departments outside of Film