From current graduate students to esteemed alumni and faculty members, the Peck School of the Arts Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres was well represented on the international film festival circuit this Fall. We’re excited to showcase the achievements of some of our very own who are currently …
Film, Video, Animation & New Genres Minor
Level up your major with a program designed to provide you with skills in video and audio production, creative concept development and media project management – skills that are increasingly in demand across multiple fields.
Our minor leverages the expertise of the award-winning Film, Video, Animation & New Genres Department, consistently named a “Best Film School” by Variety. We’re experts at helping you develop your creative, conceptual and technical abilities. Our program is the perfect fit for those who are passionate about storytelling and want to reach audiences through digital media. With access to professional equipment and technology, you will receive a succinct and hands-on education that prepares you for the ever-evolving world of content creation.
Program Type
Minor
Program Format
On Campus
The arts are for everyone
A minor or certificate in the arts provides a well-rounded education. That’s because the arts foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They enhance communication and presentation skills, which are valuable in any professional setting. Engaging in the arts also increases empathy and understanding of diverse people and perspectives. Plus, they bring a unique selling point to your resume by demonstrating a versatile skill set.
And let’s be honest: The arts are also a lot of fun, adding stress relief and variety to your college experience.
89%Executives agree that creativity is a top skill
91%Americans agree the arts are vital to education
73%Americans say the arts help them understand others
45Minutes of art making can reduce stress levels
Program Details
The minor in film, animation and new genres introduces you to the art of cinema through screenings, critical viewing, production projects and writing assignments arranged under a chosen theme. You’ll explore fiction or nonfiction strategies to develop technical and creative skills, then you’ll take your digital production and editing skills to the next level with guidance from expert faculty.
To round out your minor, you’ll choose courses that span various aspects of production, portfolio development, contextual studies and professional practice. Topics cover a wide range, including writing, storyboarding, visual effects, directing, producing, sound design, indie cinema, horror film and more. You also have the opportunity to participate in film festivals, documentary projects and media internships.
View the Film, Video, Animation & New Genres Minor requirements.
Equipment Room
We believe that a solid foundation in technical expertise, coupled with your unique artistic vision, will pave the way for success in your creative endeavors. Our equipment room provides you with the tools necessary to bring your ideas to life.
Film Archives & Collections
You’ll have access to unique film archives like the Adoor Gopalakrishnan Film Archive & Research Center, which honors the legacy of internationally celebrated filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Or the UWM Libraries Cinema Arts Archive, which contains over 200 essential works from the history of experimental cinema. Learn more and explore the Film Archive Library.
Cinemas, Festivals & Screenings
Film and video screenings, festivals and exhibitions offer students the opportunity to see and experience both contemporary and historical works by American independent filmmakers as well as by international artists. Learn more about our cinemas, festivals and screenings.
Documentary Media
Documentary films preserve culture and tradition and help create the social, political and economic realities we would like to see in the world and in our communities. Explore how you can express your voice through documentary media.
Internships & Opportunities
Students work and intern professionally with big and small production companies, film festivals and creative agencies throughout Milwaukee, Chicago and beyond. See where your education can take you. Learn more about internships and opportunities.
Student Organizations & Clubs
Meet like-minded people in a wide variety of student organizations and clubs who inspire creativity and will support your aspirations. Collaborate and create, network with professional artists, and deepen your connection with faculty, mentors and fellow students outside of the classroom.
Study Abroad
We believe that a complete education in the arts should take you beyond the classroom and the local community. By studying abroad, you’ll gain more than a change of scenery. You’ll embark on a transformative educational experience and bring a global perspective to your field of study. Explore upcoming trips offered in partnership with the Center for International Education.
Alumni Stories in Film & Animation
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Film and Animation alumni, faculty, and staff represented in screenings around the world
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Puppet-Making Passion Led Kenosha Native To Oscar Contender ‘Anomalisa’Caroline Kastelic | Film, BFA No one plans to fill a niche. Rather, people have a passion or obscure skill that no one cares about until they discover a need for it. The niches filled by Kenosha native Caroline Kastelic are puppetry and stop-motion animation. And the techniques she learned …
Careers in Film, Video, Animation & New Genres
- ADR Editor
- Advertising & Sales
- Aerial Cinematographer
- Animator
- Art Director
- Artist
- Arts Administration
- Assistant Director
- Best Boy
- Boom Operator
- Broadcast Producer
- Camera Operator
- Casting Director
- Character Rigger
- Cinematographer
- Client Services Supervisor
- Colorist
- Compositing Artist
- Copywriter
- Creature Designer
- Curator/Programmer
- Development Executive
- Digital Account Executive
- Digital Imaging Technician
- Digital Media Product Developer
- Director
- Distributor
- Dolly Grip
- Drone Operator
- Dubbing Mixer
- Editor
- Educational Video Director/Producer
- Electrician
- Electronics & Sensor Designer
- Elementary/Secondary School Teacher
- Entertainment/Studio Executive
- Exhibitor
- Festival Director/Programmer
- Field Segment Producer
- 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
- Medical Animator
- Motion Capture Engineer
- Motion Graphics Designer/Producer
- Multimedia Artist/Journalist/Producer
- News Producer
- Photo Asset Manager/Instructor/Editor
- Photographic Labs/Image Producer
- Photojournalist
- Post-Production Supervisor
- Press Agent
- Producer (Television & Film)
- Production Designer/Manager
- Programming & Software Designer
- Prop Maker
- Properties Producer
- Public Relations/Publicist
- Publisher
- Puppet Fabricator
- Reality Programming Director
- Recording & Mastering Engineer
- Researcher
- Rights & Clearances
- Rotoscope Artist
- Screenwriter
- Script Editor/Supervisor/Writer
- Set Constructor/Designer/Director
- Social Media Specialist
- Sound Designer/Editor/Mixer
- Steadicam Operator
- Still Photography
- Stop Motion Animator
- Storyboard Artist
- Studio Merchandiser
- Talent Producer
- Technical Illustrator/Writer
- Texture Artist
- University Administration
- University Faculty
- Videographer
- Visual Effect Specialist/Supervisor
- Wardrobe Supervisor
- Web Producer
- Webisode Writer/Researcher
Program Faculty
Which faculty you have within this program is dependent upon your chosen courses or interests. For a list of all Film, Video, Animation & New Genres faculty and staff please follow the link below.
- Assistant Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Co-Chair, Programming Committee
- brbalcom@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B70
- Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- ballar23@uwm.edu
- Kenilworth Square East 449
- Teaching Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- crlelbog@uwm.edu
- 414-627-3996
- Mitchell Hall B69A
- Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- jbbrazo@uwm.edu
- Kenilworth Square East 479
- Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Technical Assistant, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- ibrooks@uwm.edu
- 414-229-3905
- Mitchell Hall B57
- Teaching Faculty I, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Director, Zen Film Festival
- tateb@uwm.edu
- 414-324-2333
- Kenilworth Square East 408
- Associate Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Director, Community Media Project
- pcobb@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B73A
- Associate Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Director, Film Graduate Program
- Co-Chair, Programming Committee
- gibisser@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B83A
- Teaching Faculty II, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Program Director, docUWM
- skafer@uwm.edu
- Kenilworth Square East 445
- Associate Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- kirshtne@uwm.edu
- 414-688-5200
- Mitchell Hall B73B
- Assistant Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- jmalmed@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B83A
- Assistant Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- maysm@uwm.edu
- 414-510-3902
- Kenilworth Square East 471
- Associate Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Chair, Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- mcleanj@uwm.edu
- 414-251-6302
- Mitchell Hall B83B
- Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- smit3832@uwm.edu
- Kenilworth Square East
- Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- tapero@uwm.edu
- 4106-451-979
- Kenilworth Square East
- Teaching Faculty II, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Outreach Coordinator, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Living & Learning Community Coordinator, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- atorinus@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B69A
- Teaching Faculty I, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- rumali@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B83A
- Teaching Faculty II, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Outreach Coordinator, Undergraduate Advisor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- Chair, Scholarship Committee
- Co-Chair, Curriculum Committee
- lillyjc2@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B69
- Interim Head of School, Peck School of the Arts
- Associate Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- swetzel@uwm.edu
- 414-391-2955
- Mitchell Hall B83C
- Teaching Faculty I, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres
- davidrw3@uwm.edu
- Mitchell Hall B55