Find your voice. Tell your story. Transform the moving image.
Become a director, cinematographer, screenwriter, video game designer, animator, visual studies theorist, film historian, experimental artist, or movie producer.
Famous for the unique light and landscape that attract artists and scholars from around the globe, New Mexico is ranked as a “film hotspot” by Hollywood Reporter.
Albuquerque itself has been designated as the best place for filmmakers to live and work by Moviemaker magazine, and Netflix has recently adopted the city as its only US production hub.
The degree plans in Film and Digital Arts allow you to choose a focus in Film Production, Gaming and Animation, or Film History and Criticism.
BFA in Film & Digital Arts
You will focus on moviemaking, acquiring the technical and artistic skills to succeed on the set. Our emphasis on screenwriting, cinematography, producing, and directing prepares you to lead and influence the creative process.
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BA IN FILM & DIGITAL Arts
Our BA allows for three possible concentrations which include Film Production, Gaming and Animation, or Film History and Criticism.
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-Ingmar Bergman
Film & Digital Arts Events
Produced by our dynamic students and faculty, the College of Fine Arts proudly presents over 300 public performances, exhibitions, installations & art lectures annually.
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Film & Digital Arts
The Film & Digital Arts program features state of the art facilities tailored to high end learning and modern film production techniques
From the Chair
“If you’re fascinated by the moving image, I strongly encourage you to join us in the department of Film and Digital Arts. In our classes you’ll make enthralling movies and be inspired by your study of the world’s most influential films. Our curriculum reaches far beyond the traditional film school to provide you with training in a variety of cutting-edge digital techniques such as game development, computer animation, VFX, and virtual reality cinema. We even offer classes that prepare you to market and promote your work.
Our alumni enjoy success at renowned institutions such as Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) and Telltale Games. Many are instrumental in the growth of New Mexico’s thriving film industry, home of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Preacher.
I invite you to meet with me to discuss your future as a cinematic artist.”
—James Stone, Chair, Department of Film & Digital Arts
Two University of New Mexico graduate students competed in the first-ever “Comcast Pitch Deck Competition”
Two University of New Mexico graduate students, who happen to be married, Tracy and Tim Mallette competed in the first-ever “Comcast Pitch Deck Competition”. This Competition was an early-stage pitch competition that brought together university entrepreneurs from all...
Nuclear Science and Security Consortium Undergrad wins Best Student Game at the 2019 Serious Games Showcase and Challenge
Nuclear Science and Security Consortium Undergrad wins Best Student Game at the 2019 Serious Games Showcase and Challenge Nuclear Science and Security Consortium (NSSC) Undergraduate Jake Tibbetts and the Project on Nuclear Gaming were awarded Best Student Game at the...
John Abbott, open’s a solo show “New Day” at the Xippas Gallery in Paris
John Abbott, open’s a solo show “New Day” at the Xippas Gallery in Paris. He joined the College of Fine Arts this fall as an Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing. Since his debut, John Phillip Abbott explores the relationship between text and image, blurring...
Contact Film & Digital Arts
CERIA Bldg 83, MSC04 2570
302 Yale Blvd NE
1 Univ. of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Email: film@unm.edu
Phone: 505-277-6262
Fax: 505-277-6314
Office: CERIA 370 (third floor)
How to Apply
• All students must be admitted to the University, whether as an incoming freshman, transfer student, or non-degree student. Apply online through the Admissions Department at UNM
•After meeting all CFA admission requirements, students must apply to become a declared major.
Academic Advisement
The College of Fine Arts Student Success & Advisement Center is committed to serve the UNM community with compassion, guidance, and respect as we promote academic excellence.
To speak with a CFA advisor, please call (505) 277-4817.