UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013
Peck School of the Arts
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE FILM MAJORS: Effective with the Fall Semester 2009, the Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production track and the Photography track of the Film BFA degree program were placed on inactive status. Therefore, the only currently active track in the Film BFA degree program is the Film/Video/New Genres track. The other two film BFA tracks - the Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production track and the Photography track - are not accepting new majors. Students who would like to major in photography can still do so through the photography program in the Art and Design Department.
The Department of Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres in the Peck School of the Arts offers three integrated tracks of study leading to a BFA in Film, with emphasis on the following:
Film/Video/New Genres
Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production
Photography
All three of the tracks are designed to cultivate, support and inspire media artists and accommodate different styles of student learning.
The Film/Video/New Genres Track of the BFA degree in Film offers a creative approach to film, video, and new genres integrated with courses in conceptual studies that emphasize the intersection of theory and practice.
The Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production Track of the BFA degree in Film offers a rigorous course of study in media arts history, theory, and criticism thoroughly integrated with production in film, video, new genres and photography within courses and across the curriculum.
The Photography Track of the BFA degree in Film explores photography within a media arts context, integrated with theory/practice courses in moving image, new genres and conceptual studies.
NOTE:
Laptop Requirement. All entering Film students are required to participate in the PSOA Laptop Program. Please see requirements posted on the PSOA Laptop Rquirement web page: http://www4.uwm.edu/psoa/laptop
FILM BFA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Film BFA - Film/Video/New Genres Track
The Film/Video/New Genres Track of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film requires 120 credits distributed as follows:
1. University Core Curriculum (includes Arts Distribution Requirement), 45 credits.
2. Department Foundation Curriculum: Film 114 (214), 116, 117, 201 (101), 202 (102), 210; 18 credits.
3. Pre-Portfolio Studios (choose two): Film 220, 222, 253, 255; 6 credits.
4. Film/Video/New Genres Electives*, including Film 380, 420, and 460; 15 credits.
5. Conceptual Studies Electives; 6 credits.
6. Complementary Electives (film/video/new genres, photography and conceptual studies); 12 credits (min. 3 cr. upper-level).
7. Senior Project: Film 509, 510; 9 credits.
8. General Electives chosen from any departments outside of Film; 9 credits.
Course of Study. The Film/Video/New Genres Track of the BFA Film major is an integrated course of study in which students create individual creative projects in film, video, or other media every semester. This is accomplished through a required sequence of six Department Foundation courses and two Pre-Portfolio Studios, followed by a series of required and elective courses in film/video/new genres, conceptual studies and photography to make up the 66-credit major.
*Admission to the Major. Students are admitted to the Film/Video/New Genres Track as a result of a portfolio review that occurs upon completion of 18 credits of work in the Department Foundation Curriculum - Film 114 (214), 116, 117, 201 (101), 202 (102) and 210, plus 6 credits of the Pre-Portfolio Studios - Film 220, 222, 253, 255 - plus the Film/Video/New Genres portfolio review.
The following outline will serve as a guide in planning a Film BFA major in the Film/Video/New Genres Track. Students are encouraged to consult regularly with their school and departmental advisors as well. All course waivers or changes in the requirements of the major must have the written approval of the department chair.
Film BFA–- Film/Video/New Genres Track Recommended Curriculum**
Freshman Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
|
(English & Math Requirement) |
||
| Film 114 (214) | Film & Experience: The Filmmaker and the Viewer | 3 |
| Film 116 | Experimentation with Media | 3 |
|
Film 117 |
Filmmaking Technologies and Techniques |
3 |
|
University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Freshman Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
|
Film 201 (101) |
Introduction to Experimental Media Arts |
3 |
| Film 210 | Concepts of Production in the Media Arts | 3 |
| Film 220, 222, 253 or 255 | Pre-Portfolio Studio |
3 |
|
University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
|
Total Freshman Year |
30 |
|
Sophomore Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 202 (102) | Current Topics in Media Arts Production | 3 |
| Film 220, 222, 253 or 255 | Pre-Portfolio Studio |
3 |
|
Complementary Elective |
3 |
|
|
University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Portfolio review - Two projects made in Pre-Portfolio Studio classes and a copy of current academic transcript submitted to departmental faculty for review at beginning of final examination period of either fall or spring semester.
| Sophomore Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 380 |
Film/Video/New Genres Elective |
6 |
| Conceptual Studies Elective |
3 |
|
| University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
| Subtotal |
15 |
|
| Total Sophomore Year | 30 | |
| Junior Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 420 |
Intermediate Film/Video/New Genres Elective |
6 |
| Conceptual Studies Elective | 3 | |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
Junior Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
|
Film 460 |
Advanced Film/Video/New Genres Elective |
3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
|
Total Junior Year |
30 |
|
Senior Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
|
Film 509 |
Senior Project I |
3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 |
6 |
|
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Senior Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
|
Film 510 |
Senior Project II |
6 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 |
3 |
|
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
| Total Senior Year | 30 | |
|
Total Credits Required for Graduation with BFA |
120 |
|
1Arts Distribution Requirement. Twelve credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of the Film Department. Three credits must be taken in three different Arts disciplines: Dance, Music, Theatre or Visual Art. The remaining three credits may be taken in any one of the four disciplines outside of Film.
2Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for electives in the PSOA Core Curriculum and General Education Requirement courses.
**When pre-portfolio sections other than Film 114 (214), 116 or 117 are over-enrolled, admission is by grade-point average in previous department courses.
Film BFA - Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production Track (Note: Track is Inactive)
The Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production Track of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Degree requires 120 credits distributed as follows:
1. University Core Curriculum includes Arts Distribution Requirement), 45 credits.
2. Department Foundation Curriculum: Film 114 (214), 116, 117, 201 (101), 202 (102), 210; 18 credits.
3. Pre-Portfolio Studios: Film 220, 222, 253, 255; 6 credits.
4. Conceptual Studies Core: Film 320, 455, 512; 15 credits.
5. Conceptual Studies Electives; 12 credits.
6. Film/Video/New Genres or Photography Electives,* including Film 380, 420, and 460; 6 credits.
7. Complementary Electives (film/video/new genres, photography and conceptual studies); 9 credits (min. 3 cr. 300 level).
8. General Electives chosen from any departments outside of Film; 9 credits.
Course of Study. In the Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production Track of the BFA Film major, students pursue the study of media arts history, theory, and criticism thoroughly integrated with the artistic practice of film, video and new genres. This is accomplished through a required sequence of six Department Foundation courses and two Pre-Portfolio Studios, followed by a series of required and elective courses in Conceptual Studies, Film/Video /New Genres, and Photography to make up the 66-credit major. All Conceptual Studies courses include an integrated production component of at least 20 percent of the requirements. The philosophical assumption that theory and practice are taught side by side and in dialogue with each other is the foundation of the integrated model.
The integration of theory and practice begins with introductory courses (Film 114 [214] and 210) and the Pre-Portfolio Studios (Film 220, 222, 253, 255) through the use of creative and practical assignments. The three Conceptual Studies Core classes – Film 320 - Structures of Film, Film 455 - Integrated Film/Video Exploration, and the capstone Film 512 - Senior Project in Conceptual Studies – explicitly integrate critical methods with media arts production. Each of the Conceptual Studies electives incorporates creative or practical components consistent with the integrated theory/practice program model.
*Admission to the Conceptual Studies Track: Students are admitted to the Conceptual Studies Track after completing the Department Foundation Curriculum (Film 114 [214], 116, 117, 201 [101], 202 [102], 210); two of the Pre-Portfolio Studios (220, 222, 253, 255); Film 320; and the Conceptual Studies portfolio review.
The following outline will serve as a guide in planning a Film BFA major in the Conceptual Studies Track. Students are encouraged to consult regularly with their school and departmental advisors as well. All course waivers or changes in the requirements of the major must have the written approval of the Conceptual Studies coordinator and department chair.
Film BFA–- Conceptual Studies in Media
Arts Production Track
Recommended Curriculum
| Freshman Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
| (English & Math Requirement) |
||
| Film 114 (214) | Film & Experience: The Filmmaker & the Viewer | 3 |
| Film 116 | Experimentation with Media | 3 |
| Film 117 |
Filmmaking Technologies and Techniques |
3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
| Subtotal |
15 |
|
| Freshman Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 201 (101) |
Introduction to Experimental Media Arts |
3 |
| Film 210 | Concepts of Film Production | 3 |
| Film 220, 222, 253 or 255 | Pre-Portfolio Studio | 3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
| Subtotal |
15 |
|
| Total Freshman Year |
30 |
|
| Sophomore Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 202 (102) | Current Topics in Media Arts Production | 3 |
| Film 320 | Structures of Film | 3 |
| Film 220, 222, 253 or 255 | Pre-Portfolio Studio | 3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Conceptual Studies Portfolio Review -- One project from a pre-portfolio studio, a writing sample in electronic form and a copy of current academic transcript submitted for review by faculty at beginning of final examination period of either fall or spring semester.
| Sophomore Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
| Conceptual Studies Elective |
3 |
| Film/Video/New Genres or Photography Elective |
3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 | 6 |
| Subtotal |
15 |
| Total Sophomore Year | 30 |
| Junior Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
| Conceptual Studies Elective | 3 |
| Film/Video/New Genres or Photography Elective | 3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 6 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
| Junior Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 455 |
Integrated Film/Video Exploration |
6 |
| Conceptual Studies Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Junior Year |
30 |
|
| Senior Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
| Conceptual Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Complementary Elective |
3 |
|
General Elective |
3 |
|
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 |
6 |
|
| Subtotal |
15 |
|
| Senior Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 512 |
Senior Project in Conceptual Studies |
6 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 6 |
|
| Subtotal |
15 |
|
| Total Senior Year | 30 | |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation with BFA |
120 |
|
1Arts
Distribution Requirement. Twelve credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of the Film Department. Three
credits must be taken in three different Arts disciplines: Dance, Music, Theatre or Art & Design. The remaining three credits may be
taken in any one of the four disciplines outside of Film.
2Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for electives in the PSOA Core Curriculum and General Education Requirement courses.
**When pre-portfolio sections other than Film 114 (214), 116, or 117 are over-enrolled, admission is by grade-point average in previous department courses.
Film BFA - Photography Track (Note: Track is inactive)
The Photography Track of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Degree requires 120 credits distributed as follows:
1. University Core Curriculum (includes Arts Distribution Requirement); 45 credits.
2. Department Foundation Curriculum: Film 114 (214), 116, 117, 201 (101), 202 (102), 210; 18 credits.
3. Pre-Portfolio Studios (choose two): Film 253, plus one of Film 220, 222, or 255; 6 credits.
4. Photography Core: Film 350, 352, 454, 456, 457, 552, 553; 21 credits.
5. Photography Electives; 3 credits.
6. Conceptual Studies Electives; 6 credits.
7. Complementary Electives (film/video/new genres, conceptual studies and photography); 12 credits (min. 6 cr. upper-level).
8. General Electives chosen from any departments outside of Film; 9 credits.
Course of Study. In the Photography Track of the BFA Film major, students pursue the study of photography within a media arts context, integrated with the theory/practice of film, video, new genres and conceptual studies. This is accomplished through a required sequence of six Department Foundation courses and two Pre-Portfolio Studios, followed by a series of required and elective courses in Photography, Conceptual Studies, and Film/Video/New Genres production to make up the 66-credit major.
*Admission to the Photography Track: Students are admitted to the Photography Track after completing the Department Foundation Curriculum (Film 114 [214], 116, 117, 201 [101], 202 [102]), 210); two of the Pre-Portfolio Studios (Film 253, plus one of 220, 222, or 255), Film 350 or 352, and the Photography portfolio review.
The following outline will serve as a guide in planning a Film BFA major in the Photography Track. Students are encouraged to consult regularly with their school and departmental advisors as well. All course waivers or changes in the requirements of the major must have the written approval of the Photography coordinator and department chair.
Film BFA–- Photography Track Recommended Curriculum
Freshman Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
(English & Math Requirement) |
||
| Film 114 (214) | Film & Experience: The Filmmaker & the Viewer | 3 |
| Film 116 | Experimentation with Media | 3 |
Film 117 |
Filmmaking Technologies and Techniques |
3 |
University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Freshman Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
Film 201 (101) |
Introduction to Experimental Media Arts |
3 |
| Film 210 | Concepts of Production in the Media Arts | 3 |
| Film 253 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Total Freshman Year |
30 |
|
Sophomore Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
| Film 202 (102) | Current Topics in Media Arts Production | 3 |
| Film 350 (or 352) | Color Photography or Photographic Materials & Process | 3 |
| Film 220, 222, or 255 | Pre-Portfolio Studio | 3 |
University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 |
6 |
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Photography Portfolio Review--Includes photographs from capstone project in Film 350 or 352, ten additional photographs of student's choice, one project from a pre-portfolio studio (Film 220, 222, or 255) and a copy of current academic transcript submitted for review by faculty at beginning of final examination period of either fall or spring semester.
Sophomore Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
Film 352 (or 350) Photographic Materials & Process or Color Photography |
3 |
Conceptual Studies Elective |
3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core1, 2 | 6 |
Subtotal |
15 |
| Total Sophomore Year | 30 |
Junior Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
| Film 454 or 456 Narrative Photography or Digital Imaging in Photography | 3 |
| Film 457(353) Photographic Techniques | 3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 6 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
Junior Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
| Film 456 or 454 Digital Imaging in Photography or Narrative Photography | 3 |
| Conceptual Studies Elective | 3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 6 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
Total Junior Year |
30 |
Senior Year (Fall) |
Cr. |
|
Film 552 |
Studio Practice and Research in Photography |
3 |
Photography Elective |
3 |
|
General Elective |
3 |
|
University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 |
6 |
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
Senior Year (Spring) |
Cr. |
|
Film 553 |
Senior Project in Photography |
3 |
| Complementary Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| University GER/PSOA Core 1, 2 | 6 |
|
Subtotal |
15 |
|
| Total Senior Year | 30 | |
Total Credits Required for Graduation with BFA |
120 |
|
1Arts Distribution Requirement. Twelve credits are required in Peck School of the Arts courses outside of the Film Department. Three credits must be taken in three different Arts disciplines: Dance, Music, Theatre or Art & Design. The remaining three credits may be taken in any one of the four disciplines outside of Film.
2Consult your academic advisor in the Peck School of the Arts Student Services Office for electives in the PSOA Core Curriculum and General Education Requirement courses.
**When pre-portfolio sections other than Film 114 (214), 116 or 117 are over-enrolled, admission is by grade-point average in previous department courses
Electives: At the present time, the following courses are among those available for elective credit for the three tracks (Film/Video/New Genres, Conceptual Studies in Media Arts Production, and Photography) of the BFA Film Degree:
| Film/Video/New Genres Electives |
||
| Film 341 (241) | Theory/Practice Seminar: (Subtitled) | 3-4 |
| Film 380 |
Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 389 |
Media Arts Workshop: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 399 | Advanced Independent Study | 3-6 |
| Film 420 |
Intermediate Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 450 | Advanced Internship/Professional Practice | 1-6 |
| Film 455 | Integrated Film/Video Exploration | 6 |
| Film 460 |
Advanced Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 470 | Advanced Media Arts Workshop: (Subtitled) | 1-6 |
| Film 497 | Study Abroad: (Subtitled) | 1-12 |
| Conceptual Studies Electives |
||
| Film 309 | Theory & Practice of Media Literacy | 3 |
| Film 314 | Topics in Conceptual Studies: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 316 | Filmmaker as Theorist/ Practitioner: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 318 | Film and the Visual and Performing Arts: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 319 | Film Genres: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 341 (241) | Theory/Practice Seminar | 3-4 |
| Film 399 | Advanced Independent Study | 1-6 |
| Film 434 | Film Aesthetics: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 450 | Advanced Internship/Professional Practice | 1-6 |
| Photography Electives | ||
| Film 380 | Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 420 | Intermediate Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 450 | Advanced Internship/Professional Practice | 1-6 |
| Film 451 | Special Topics in Photography: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 452 | Survey of Photography | 3 |
| Film 454 | Narrative Photography | 3 |
| Film 456 | Digital Imaging in Photography | 3 |
| Film 457 | Photographic Techniques | 3 |
| Film 459 | Photography Workshop: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 460 | Advanced Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 497 | Study Abroad: (Subtitled) | 1-12 |
| Complementary Electives |
||
| Film 150 |
Multicultural America |
3 |
| Film 203 | Media Workshop: (Subtitled) | 1-3 |
| Film 220 | Basic Elements of Filmmaking | 3 |
| Film 222 |
Basic Elements of Video |
3 |
| Film 232 |
Animation I |
3 |
| Film 234 | Introduction to the Screenplay | 3-4 |
| Film 250 |
Internship/Professional Practice |
3 |
| Film 251 | Theory/Practice Workshop: (Subtitled) | 3-4 |
| Film 253 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| Film 255 |
Introduction to Digital Arts |
3 |
| Film 259 | Photography Workshop: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 297 | Study Abroad | 1-12 |
| Film 299 | Independent Study | 1-6 |
| Film 301 |
Conversations with Filmmakers and Critics: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 302 |
Video in the Classroom |
3 |
| Film 309 | Theory & Practice of Media Literacy | 3 |
| Film 314 | Topics in Conceptual Studies: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 316 | Filmmaker as Theorist/ Practitioner: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 318 | Film and the Visual and Performing Arts: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 319 | Film Genres: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 320 | Structures of Film | 3 |
| Film 341 (241) | Theory/Practice Seminar: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 350 | Color Photography | 3 |
| Film 352 | Photographic Materials & Process | 3 |
Film 380 |
Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 389 |
Media Arts Workshop: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 399 | Advanced Independent Study | 1-6 |
| Film 420 |
Intermediate Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 434 | Film Aesthetics: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 450 | Advanced Internship/Professional Practice | 1-6 |
| Film 451 | Special Topics in Photography: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 452 | Survey of Photography | 3 |
| Film 454 | Narrative Photography | 3 |
| Film 455 | Integrated Film/Video Exploration | 6 |
| Film 456 | Digital Imaging in Photography | 3 |
| Film 457 (353) | Photographic Techniques | 3 |
| Film 459 | Photography Workshop: (Subtitled) | 3 |
| Film 460 |
Advanced Media Arts Module: (Subtitled) |
3 |
| Film 470 | Advanced Media Arts Workshop: (Subtitled) | 1-6 |
| Film 497 | Study Abroad: (Subtitled) | 1-12 |
| Film 512 | Senior Project in Conceptual Studies | 6 |
| Film 552 | Advanced Studio Practice & Research in Photography | 3 |
| Music 327 | Analog and Digital Synthesis I | 3 |
| Music 328 | Digital Synthesis and Systems II | 3 |
| Music 420 | Advanced Computing and Music | 3 |
| ArtHist 358 | Modern Painting I: 1850-1900 | 3 |
| ArtHist 364 | Modern Painting II: 1900 to Present | 3 |
| ArtHist 365 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ArtHist 366 | German Painting 1800-1933 | 3 |
| ArtHist 463 | Cubism and Its Inheritance | 3 |
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