Many students' first thought when considering an RTVF major is the area of production. Although production is an important and necessary part of the degree program, students will also study the history of the media, the structure and economic basis of the industry, writing in the particular forms required by the media, and other topics. Essential for the well-educated RTVF major is the development of a keen understanding of how the media industries work, how their products are created, and the cultural impact these products have both on our own society and those of other countries.
Students interested in a major in RTVF must apply to the department after successfully completing the pre-major requirements specified under "Admission to the RTVF Major," below.
2. Major Requirements: Students must complete 45 hours (at least 36 advanced) in the major, including RTVF 1310; 1320; 2210; 3 hours advanced credit in an RTVF writing course selected from RTVF3010, 3100, 4325, 4330, 4460, 4470 or 4500; 9 hours of advanced credit in production and performance courses selected from RTVF 3210, 3220, 3230, 3300, 3330, 3350, 3440, 3482, 3501, 3502, 3650, 3750, 4200, , 4330, 4400, 4411, 4412, 4413, 4510, 4740, 4750, 4760, 4810 or 4820; 6 hours of advanced credit in industry studies courses selected from: RTVF 4320, 4420, 4430, 4440, 4450 or 4670; 9 hours of advanced credit in history or criticism courses selected from: RTVF 2700, 3450, 3470, 3475, 3550, 3610, 3640, 3720, 4110, 4115, 4120, 4340, 4350, 4410, 4415, 4550, 4660, 4700 or 4710; and 9 hours of advanced RTVF electives. No more than 6 hours of RTVF practicum, internship or special problem courses in any combination, may be applied to the 45 hours of RTVF courses required for the degree.
3. Other Course Requirements: All prospective RTVF majors must complete at least 3 hours of college-level computer course work. This requirement may be met by satisfactory completion of any of the following: CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computers, or any other 3 hour CSCI course; CECS 1100, Computer Applications; BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in Business; or by transfer of a similar college-level computer course approved by the department.
4. Minor: Optional.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: Only 12 hours of RTVF courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward the 45-hour requirement.
Students majoring in radio/television/film are required to have a minimum grade of C in all RTVF courses to graduate.
Students must observe prerequisites for each RTVF course. If a student has not completed prerequisites for a courses with a grade of C or better, the student is subject to administrative drop from the course without notice. Prerequisites are listed with individual course descriptions.
Because of the high demand for many RTVF courses, students who miss the first class without consent of the instructor are subject to be dropped from the course so that other students may be added. Students who must miss the first day of class because of illness or some other acceptable excuse should notify the department office the day of the absence.
Students may register for only one section of a course at a time. Students registered for more than one section of a course will be dropped from all sections of that course without notice. The policy does not apply to courses such as special topics, which may bear the same course number but are different courses.
Aural competency in distinguishing discrete sounds, and visual competency in distinguishing shapes, forms, colors and movements are required to complete RTVF critical studies courses. Additional visual competency to utilized studio and location equipment and manual dexterity to operate equipment are required to complete RTVF production courses. Articulation competency to achieve broadcast industry standards may be required. Specific competency requirements for internship, seminar and special problems courses are available from the RTVF department.
1. Complete at least 45 hours of college courses and:
a. complete the RTVF computer requirement;
b. complete the College of Arts and Sciences BA communication requirement;
c. complete the BA English composition requirement with a grade of C or better;
d. complete the College of Arts and Sciences math requirement (at least 3 credits of approved course work above College Algebra, except MATH 2090, or the placement equivalent); and
e. complete the foreign language requirement at least through the 1020 level (or the placement equivalent); and
f. complete RTVF 1310, 1320 and 2210 with a grade of C or better.
2. Have a least a 2.5 UNT GPA.
Prerequisites for RTVF electives are listed with individual course descriptions.
Students majoring in radio/television/film may choose a minor field of study. Suggested minors coordinated with student career goals are art/photography (for career in film), business (broadcast advertising, sales and management), drama (production/performance), education (instructional media), journalism (broadcast news) and social sciences (general).
Edwin L. Glick Scholarship is an academic scholarship award to recognize demonstrated excellence and promise in the study of broadcasting and cable at the University of North Texas. Scholarships are for amounts up to $600.
Mark Rybczyk Scholarship is a fund to support undergraduate students in the Department of Radio, Television and Film who have demonstrated merit, motivation and talent with the means to complete their education at the University of North Texas. Scholarship amounts range from $100 to $1000.
Paramount Pictures Undergraduate Scholarship is an academic scholarship award to recognize demonstrated excellence and promise in the study and production of electronic media and film at the University of North Texas. Scholarship amounts range from $100 to $800.
Westcott Foundation Scholarship is a fund to support undergraduate students in the Department of Radio, Television and Film who have demonstrated merit, motivation and talent with the means to complete their education at the University of North Texas. Scholarship amounts range from $100 to $1000.
2. Students must be enrolled for at least 12 hours of study in both the spring and fall semester.
3. Enroll as full-time undergraduate major in the Department of Radio, Television and Film.
4. Minimum of 60 hours of course work toward a degree completed at the time of application.
5. Minimum UNT GPA of 3.0
1. What are your professional goals upon graduation from UNT?
2. How have you prepared to accomplish these goals through your education and outside activities?
3. How will this award help you accomplish your goals?
Elizabeth L. and Russell F. Halberg Foundation Scholarship is a fund to provide scholarships for Jarvis Christian College students attending the university under a joint degree program with the College of Arts and Sciences departments of journalism and radio, television and film.
2. Students must be enrolled for al least 12 hours of study in both the spring and fall semester.
3. Enroll as full-time undergraduate major in the Department of Radio, Television and Film.
4. Minimum of 60 hours of course work toward a degree completed at the time of application.
5. Minimum UNT GPA of 3.0.
FRESHMAN YEAR
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