Overview

Film and media cross time periods and locations, languages and cultures.

The Film Studies program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee blends courses in Film Studies with classes from English, Art History, Comparative Literature, History, Religious Studies, French, Italian, Japanese, and other languages. UWM students have the advantage of being in the heart of the largest city in Wisconsin, home to a lively art house movie scene, a growing independent film industry, and a thriving cinematic culture.

Students who are more interested in film and video production process and who are looking to become a filmmaker or videographer may wish to also explore the majors offered through UWM's Peck School of the Arts.

Film & Animation Careers

3D Modeler

ADR Editor

Advertising Producer

Aerial Cinematographer

Animator / Stop-motion Animator

Art Director

Artist

Assistant Director

Best Boy

Boom Operator

Camera Operator

Casting Director

Character Rigger

Cinematographer

Colorist

Compositing Artist

Copywriter / Content Developer

Creature Designer

Curator / Programmer

Development Executive

Digital Imaging Technician

Digital Media Product Developer

Director

Distributor

Dolly Grip

Drone Operator

Dubbing Mixer

Editor

Educational Video Director / Producer

Educator / University Administrator

Electrician

Electronics & Sensor Designer

Entertainment / Studio Executive

Festival Director / Programmer

Film Archivist / Processor / Writer

Filmmaker

Fixer

Foley Specialist

Forensic Animator

Gaffer

Image Librarian / Archivist

Interaction Designer

Jimmy Jib Operator

Key Grip

Lighting Designer / Technician

Line Producer

Location Manager / Scout

Marketing Executive

Medical Animator

Motion Capture Engineer

Motion Graphics Designer / Producer

Multimedia Artist / Journalist / Producer

Photo Asset Manager / Instructor / Editor

Photographic Labs / Image Producer

Photojournalist

Post-Production Supervisor

Press Agent

Producer (Film, TV, Web)

Production Designer / Manager

Prop Maker / Producer

Public Relations / Publicist / Publisher

Puppet Fabricator

Recording & Mastering Engineer

Researcher

Rights & Clearances Manager

Rotoscope Artist

Screenwriter

Script Editor / Supervisor / Writer

Set Constructor / Designer / Director

Sound Designer / Editor / Mixer

Steadicam Operator

Still Photographer

Storyboard Artist

Talent Producer

Visual Effects Specialist / Supervisor

Wardrobe Supervisor

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Film: Development of an Art

Classical Film Criticism and Theory

Entertainment Arts: Film, Television, and the Internet

Literature and Film

Writing about Film and Television

Game Culture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

The bachelor’s application requirements include uploaded copies of transcripts and degree certificates. Applicants should upload copies into their application online.

Admitted students will be required to provide the original documents to upon arrival to campus. There is no need to mail anything directly to UWM during the application process.

Provide transcripts for all study, including secondary/high school and all university/college study. If the transcript is not issued in English, include an English translation.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22247 USD / year

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Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

UWM offers a scholarship for international students up to $6,000 per year. Additionally, students get paid to participate in research on campus, find on-campus employment, and apply for additional scholarships.

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Overview

Film & Animation Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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