Media Production Courses
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| COM ARTS 155 | Introduction to Digital Media Production |
| COM ARTS 355 | Introduction to Film and TV Production |
| COM ARTS 465 | Editing and Post-production for Video and Film |
| COM ARTS 466 | Writing for Television and Film |
| COM ARTS 467 | Filming on Set: Film & Television Workshop |
| COM ARTS 468 | Producing for Internet TV and Video |
| COM ARTS 609 | Special Topics in Production |
| COM ARTS 651 | Documentary Film and TV Production |
| COM ARTS 656 | Advanced Screenwriting |
| COM ARTS 658 | Capstone Films and Pilots Techniques: Film & Television Workshop |
| COM ARTS 659 | Capstone Films and Pilots Production: Film & Television Workshop |
Students at UW-Madison are encouraged to enroll in production courses as soon as possible in order to take as many production courses as they can.
Tips for quick progression through the media production courses:
- Enroll in CA 155 during the first semester as an undergraduate student.
- With the CA 155 prerequisite fulfilled, enroll in CA 355 the following spring semester. Otherwise, CA 355 is available to sophomores. CA 355 is also a requirement for the Comm Arts major.
- After CA 355, production courses are advanced. CA 355 is the prerequisite for CA 465, 466, 467, 468, 609, and 651. A few courses require an online application, which will be linked in Course Search & Enroll.
- CA 465, 466, 467, 468, 609, 651, and 656 all work together to make a comprehensive production program. Learning editing, screenwriting, cinematography, sound, and documentary filmmaking helps students become better filmmakers and excel in the joint capstone courses CA 658 and 659, taught in spring semesters.
- With these steps in mind, it is possible for students to take the capstone courses (CA658 and 659) in the spring semester of their junior year. Enrollment is limited in the advanced production courses, so planning ahead is recommended.
