Radio TV Film
Information
Andrew Smock, Chair
Department Office: Arts & Communication W112
Department Telephone: (920) 424-3131
RTF
Faculty
Hubbard
Murphy
Ray
Smock
Stokes
Van Esler
Degrees
- Undergraduate: A major in Radio TV Film can lead to the degree(s): Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science.
- Comment: The Radio TV Film Department offers an education in the field of media production and studies.
- Graduate: None
Summary of Fields of Study
- The Goal(s)
- The members of the Department of Radio TV Film (RTF) are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction that inspires students to create thoughtful, responsible media. RTF offers a curriculum than blends media studies with a substantial hands-on experience, preparing students for a wide range of media careers.
- The Majors(s)
- The Department offers one major: Radio TV Film.
- The Minor(s)
- The Department offers one minor: Radio TV Film.
Admission/Graduation Requirements
- To be eligible for graduation, students must meet all requirements for the degree.
- Radio TV Film majors and minors must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in the major or minor to enroll in electives above RTF 310.
- Radio TV Film majors must complete either a minor or a second major.
Required Core Courses
- See Majors section
The Major(s), with Emphases and/or Options
Radio TV Film Major
Recommended for students who wish to prepare for a career in the various facets of the modern media production studies.
- Required Credits: 38 minimum
- Required Courses:
- Radio TV Film: Radio TV Film 114, 115 or 130, 120, 250, 310, 499.
- One course from the following: Radio TV Film 325, 326
- Other Requirements: 21 elective credits:
- 6 credits must be from the following media studies courses:
- Radio TV Film 305, 312, 347, 348, 349, 335, 425
- 3 credits must be from the following 400 level courses:
- Radio TV Film 406, 425, 426, 429, 434, 440, 450
- Additional credits in order to meet the 21 elective requirement from any of the following courses:
- Radio TV Film 305, 306, 312, 313, 314, 315, 320, 321, 325, 326, 335, 336, 338, 341, 342, 344, 345, 347, 348, 349, 350, 352, 359, 364, 370, 399, 400, 406, 425, 426, 429, 434, 440, 450, 446
- Successful completion of a minor or second major.
- Based on student interests, an RTF Advisor can recommend complimentary minors.
- 6 credits must be from the following media studies courses:
The Minor(s)
Radio TV Film Minor
Recommended for students who wish to prepare for a media career.
- Required Credits: 21 minimum
- Required Courses:
- Radio TV Film: Radio TV Film 114, 115 or 130, 310.
- Other Requirements:
- 12 elective credits from the following:
- Radio TV Film: RTF 120, 250, 303, 305, 306, 314, 320, 321, 325, 326, 335, 336, 341, 342, 344, 345, 347, 348, 349, 352, 359, 364, 370, 406, 425, 426, 429, 434.
- 2.50 cumulative GPA to enroll in electives above RTF 310.
- 12 elective credits from the following:
Course Offerings
| Radio TV Film 101 | 3 (crs.) |
| Understanding Radio, Television, and Motion Pictures (XC) | |
| Our lives are constantly impacted by the mass media, yet we scarcely understand the complex ways in which they affect us. For example, how does a radio ad persuade us to buy or vote a certain way? How does a movie manipulate us into sharing the values of a certain character? To what degree is a TV news report truly objective? This course will help you make informed decisions about the media you consume. | |
| Radio TV Film 106 | 1 (crs.) |
| Applied Video | |
| Practical application of the principles of writing, editing, videotaping, and producing materials for and/or presenting materials on television. | |
| Radio TV Film 110 | 1 (crs.) |
| Introduction to Radio-TV-Film | |
| An introduction to the Radio-TV-Film program, including curriculum, policies and procedures, and the internship program. Students will gain the knowledge to be successful as RTF major/minors, learning how to prepare for lifelong careers in the media industry. 7-week course. Pass/Fail | |
| Radio TV Film 114 | 3 (crs.) |
| Introduction to Media Aesthetics | |
| This study of conventions and creative strategies through which a mass media communicator expresses thought and emotion. In its exploration of dynamic audio/visual communication, the course will analyze film excerpts, broadcast segments, scripts, art, photography, and influential theory that has impacted production. | |
| Radio TV Film 115 | 3 (crs.) |
| Understanding Media (XC) | |
| This course introduces concepts of media literacy through a focus on the industry structures of print, radio, television, film and new media. | |
| Radio TV Film 120 | 3 (crs.) |
| Introduction to Audio/Radio | |
| This course is designed to cover basic theory and techniques of audio production, as well as introductory radio station practices. The course consists of lectures, as well as studio session featuring equipment demonstrations and production exercises in a professional environment. This course also includes experience on the air at the university’s radio station, WRST-FM. | |
| Radio TV Film 130 | 3 (crs.) |
| Introduction to Mass Communication (XC) | |
| A survey course examining print, electronic and persuasive media from a historical and theoretical perspective. Media discussed include newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, public relations, advertising and the Internet. | |
| Radio TV Film 140Q1 | 3 (crs.) |
| Reality Check (XC) | |
| This course will help you understand how your perspective of reality show events and emotions can be skewed by the manipulation of footage. Students will also learn about how preproduction, production, and post production can alter the realness of reality television. Additionally, this course will explore the social communities created through reality shows in multiple forms of engagement. | |
| Radio TV Film 150 | 3 (crs.) |
| Introduction to Film (XC) | |
| Study of the history and development of film as a distinctive medium of communication, an art form and an industry. Students will be introduced to a wide range of theoretical perspectives that have been applied to film in academic settings: these will include but are not limited to such concepts as narrative, genre, ‘mise en scene’, and star image. | |
| Radio TV Film 220Q3 | 3 (crs.) |
| Digital Narratives (XC) | |
| The course focuses on how our relationships with our local communities impact our culture, our politics, and our neighbors in the context of digital narratives. To that end, this course will introduce students to community organizations and help them establish reciprocal, working relationships that will produce a digital media object that meets the needs of the community organization. This course will introduce students to a variety of theories and concepts related to digital narratives, including platform affordances, digital media literacy, and digital audiences and publics. The outcome of the collaboration will allow students to craft meaningful narratives about Oshkosh in a way that speaks to the affordances and expectations of the 21st century while remaining grounded in local conditions. | |
| Radio TV Film 250 | 3 (crs.) |
| Introduction to Visual Media | |
| This course introduces the student to basic theory and practices related to visual media, including television station operations, studio and field production, camera usage, and editing. Prerequisites: RTF 114. | |
| Radio TV Film 291 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Selected Topics in RTF | |
| The study of creative, production, historical, critical or theoretical issues in radio, television or film; emphasis on student research/creative media production. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 294 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Access Media Internship | |
| This internship course provides access campus students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in RTF courses to professional and/or community-based situations at off-campus institutions. Students will prepare for the field work opportunity with appropriate texts provided by the faculty supervisor and schedule regular meetings the faculty supervisor to evaluate progress. A detailed work journal and final paper reflecting on the academic relevance of the fieldwork are required. At the end of the semester, the professor will evaluate the student’s experience based on the work journal, final paper and consultation with the organization supervisor and assign a letter grade. Prerequisites: RTF 250, a minimum of 12 completed courses credits, a GPA of at least a 2.5 and consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 299 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Intermediate Independent Study | |
| Supervised undergraduate reading and research. See Independent Study under Course in Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract from requirements. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 303 | 1 (crs.) |
| Radio-TV-Film Participation | |
| Advanced, practical experience in television or radio station operations including production, programming, and project management. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, RTF 120, RTF 250 and consent of instructor. Pass/Fail | |
| Radio TV Film 305 | 3 (crs.) |
| Theory and Practice of New Media | |
| This course develops an understanding of the relationship between the traditional media industry and converging new media. Prerequisites: RTF 115. | |
| Radio TV Film 306 | 3 (crs.) |
| Introduction to Post Production | |
| This course develops skills in editing and sound design theories and techniques, while becoming proficient with non-linear editing system. Prerequisites: RTF 114 and RTF 250. | |
| Radio TV Film 310 | 3 (crs.) |
| History of Cinema, Radio, & TV | |
| This course surveys the history of motion pictures and electronic media, including radio and television broadcasting, and media convergence. Consideration is given to aesthetic, social, economic, and technological perspectives. Prerequisites: RTF 115 or RTF 110. | |
| Radio TV Film 312 | 3 (crs.) |
| Media Ethics | |
| Studies of the moral issues and ethical problems that concern mass media practitioners, including those involved in broadcasting, print, public relations and advertising. Cross-listed: RTF 312/Journalism 312. Students may receive credit for only one of the two cross-listed courses. Prerequisite: RTF students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115 and 310: Journalism 141, 221, 224 and 60 credits or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 313 | 3 (crs.) |
| Entertainment Law | |
| Laws and regulations, which govern radio, television, motion pictures, and theatre. Includes the relationships of the broadcast/media manager, artistic director, producer, director, and actor to each other and to agencies such as Congress, the courts, the FCC and other regulatory agencies. Cross-listed: RTF 313/Theatre 313. Students may receive credit for only one of the two cross-listed courses. Prerequisites: RTF students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115 and 310; Communication Studies Students: Communication 118 and 236; Theatre Students: Theatre 102 or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 314 | 3 (crs.) |
| Radio-Television Advertising | |
| A study of advertising within the United States broadcast industry. Students divide into groups and create a campaign, researching and marketing a product, then writing, storyboarding, presenting, and producing a radio or television spot. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115, RTF 120 and RTF 250. | |
| Radio TV Film 315 | 3 (crs.) |
| Media Leadership | |
| This course is designed primarily to help students develop as future leaders in the media industries. Students will gain a formal foundation-via readings, class discussions, examples, case studies, and exercises through which they can begin to lead themselves and others effectively. Ultimately, this course will serve as the beginning of an important process that will help students thrive as media professionals. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115 and RTF 310, or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 320 | 3 (crs.) |
| Broadcast Station Operations | |
| This course provides a comprehensive overview of the inner workings of a broadcast station. The student will learn the theory governing the essential tasks specific to radio operations and how the different departments within the station interact (much of what is learned is transferrable to television operations). The course also covers laws and regulations governing broadcast radio and internet streaming as well as rules specific to non-commercial radio. Students will also learn how to perform a critical analysis of the competitive environment facing a broadcast outlet and devise strategies for success. Students will put what they learn into practice in the real-world environment of WRST-FM in a variety of operational roles. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120, and RTF 310. | |
| Radio TV Film 321 | 3 (crs.) |
| Studio Production | |
| Production and Direction of studio television programs, as well as, field packages and remote field direction. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 250. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 325 | 1 (crs.) |
| Television Practicum | |
| Advanced, practical experience in producing, directing, hosting, and/or crewing weekly television programs and the running of television broadcast operations. PASS/FAIL. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 250. | |
| Radio TV Film 326 | 1 (crs.) |
| Radio Practicum | |
| Advanced, practical experience in various production and functional aspects of radio broadcast operations. PASS/FAIL. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120. | |
| Radio TV Film 335 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Special Topics in Media Studies | |
| The study of media through the application of various approaches, such as critical and historical. Topics may vary. Emphasis is placed on individual student research. May be repeated three times for up to 9 units (crs.) provided the topic varies. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, and RTF 114 and RTF 115 or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 336 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Special Topics in Media Production | |
| The study of media production techniques. Topics may vary. May be repeated three times for up to 9 units (crs.) provided the topic varies. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, and RTF 120 and RTF 250 or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 338 | 3 (crs.) |
| Educational & Promotional Media | |
| The study of how media is created that educates, informs, or promotes. The course will draw from a wide range of examples, including educational children’s TV, adult educational TV programming, promotional videos (including music videos), web-based video tutorials, public service announcements, training videos, and online learning modules. Students will study differing ideas on how people best learn, applying them to content development for a variety of audiences. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, RTF 115 and RTF 250 or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 341 | 3 (crs.) |
| Documentary Production | |
| A critical survey of the history, theory and practice of the documentary in film and television. The methods and purposes of the documentary form will be examined through lectures, readings and screenings. Students apply these principles to the preproduction and development of a documentary film. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120, RTF 250, RTF 310 and one of the following: RTF 306 or RTF 260 or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 342 | 3 (crs.) |
| Narrative Production | |
| The development of skills in single camera narrative production. Students gain experience in continuity direction and editing, while learning how to develop and produce an advanced project. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120, RTF 250, RTF 310, and one of the following: RTF 306 or RTF 260. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 343 | 3 (crs.) |
| The Art of Foley | |
| This course develops proficiency in advanced Foley techniques and sound design through training and the use of Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools. Students will study modern Foley methods and follow proper post-production workflow in the creation of class projects. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 306. | |
| Radio TV Film 344 | 3 (crs.) |
| Prime-Time Television Writing | |
| A study of the problems and principles of scripting dramatic and documentary programs for prime time broadcast. Successful prime time television shows, investigative reports, and motion picture excerpts are analyzed, and each student will write at least one half-hour prime time script. Prerequisites: RTF Students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, and RTF 250 and RTF 310; Non-RTF students: A 200 level writing course. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 345 | 3 (crs.) |
| Television Development | |
| Examination of the theory and practice of the television development industry including broadcast, cable, and streaming networks. Course will examine the historical practices of the television business along with curent trends in narrative and non-narrative development. Students will develop their own original television pilot and learn the steps of the pre-production process. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115 and RTF 250. | |
| Radio TV Film 347 | 3 (crs.) |
| Race, Class, Gender in the Mass Media (ES) | |
| An introduction to the issues of race, socioeconomic class, gender, and sexual orientation focused on representations in media, including film and television. This course examines the interconnected relationship between storytelling and social concepts of identity, using both formal analysis and research-based investigations. Cross-listed: RTF 347/Women’s and Gender Studies 347/Social Justice 347. Students may receive credit for only one of the three cross-listed courses. Prerequisites: RTF Students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 310: Women’s and Gender Studies Students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA and WG STDS 201; Communication Students Comm 219; Social Justice Minors: Cumulative GPA 2.5 and Social Justice 101 OR consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 348 | 3 (crs.) |
| The Art of Criticism | |
| This course emphasizes critical approaches to the form and content of mass media, especially film and television. Assignments emphasis the development of analytical and writing skills in the field of media studies. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 114 and RTF 310. | |
| Radio TV Film 349 | 3 (crs.) |
| Audience Insights | |
| This course offers an overview of methods used to study and measure television and radio audiences across multiple platforms. Methods related to audience engagement and preferences, as well as reach and strategic effectiveness of social media use by content producers, will be studied in detail. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115 or consent of instructor for non-RTF majors. | |
| Radio TV Film 350 | 3 (crs.) |
| Cinematography/Videography | |
| The study and practice of aesthetic and technical approaches to lighting, blocking, and camera placement for film and digital. The course combines the study of the relationship of the script to visualization and lighting with hands on film and digital production training and applications. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, and RTF 250, RTF 310 and one of the following: RTF 306 or RTF 260. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 352 | 3 (crs.) |
| News Production | |
| Students will gain practical experience in news reporting, producing, and production techniques across multiple platforms: television, radio, and internet. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120 and RTF 250 or consent of instructor. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 359 | 2 (crs.) |
| Audio for Video Techniques | |
| A comprehensive study of audio production for film and video. All aspects of the audio process will be covered; On-set sound, time code and synchronization, working with a digital audio workstation, Foley techniques, dialogue replacement, working with MIDI, noise control/removal, mixing, and use of effects. Cross-listed: Music 359/RTF 359 Students may receive credit for only one of the two cross-listed courses. Prerequisites: RTF students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120 & RTF 306 or RTF 260; Music students: Music 305. Special course fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 364 | 3 (crs.) |
| Digital Communication and Design | |
| This course focuses on technical and creative skills used for authoring web sites. Students will learn to develop and maintain websites using HTML and Cascading Styles Sheets (CSS). Students will also become proficient in the web design software Adobe Dreamweaver and familiar with other digital communication tools, such as Adobe Photoshop. Additionally, students will learn color theory and principles of design, as well as best practices for navigation, accessibility, and usability. Students will also learn the basics of working with a content management system (CMS). Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 in RTF major or minor and RTF 120, RTF 250, or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 370 | 3 (crs.) |
| Multimedia Writing | |
| This course examines how to develop, write, and adapt technical information and linear narratives for non-linear, interactive multimedia applications. Students also learn how to develop ideas into multimedia scripts, incorporate text with other media, write narration, write for interactivity, present text on-screen, and write concisely. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 250 & RTF 305, or consent of instructor for non-majors. | |
| Radio TV Film 399 | 3 (crs.) |
| Los Angeles Connection | |
| This course offers a unique opportunity for students to gain first-hand knowledge of the Los Angeles television industry. Students will research and experience LA media careers and companies while networking with UW Oshkosh alumni and other media professionals who will share their knowledge and expertise. Prerequisites: RTF 120, RTF 250, Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, and consent of instructor. Students must complete application and interview process to be considered for course. Prerequisites can be waived with consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 400 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Professional Internship I | |
| Supervised professional field experience at a business, community, or government media organization or on a film or television shoot in which the intern applies Radio-TV-Film study to a practical situation. (Note: RTF will only facilitate internships in which students are registered for credit. Internship credits will not be granted retroactively.) This course counts as part of the 12 upper level elective credits for the RTF major. It can be taken multiple times, but students can only get a total of three credits. Prerequisites: Radio-TV-Film majors only, consent of instructor, junior or senior status (60 completed credits with 12 completed at UWO as an RTF major/minor) and a cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major and RTF 120, RTF 250. Pass/Fail (5+15) | |
| Radio TV Film 401 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Professional Internship II | |
| Supervised professional field experience at a business, community or government media organization or on a film or television shoot in which the intern applies Radio/TV/Film study to a practical situation. (Note: RTF will only facilitate internships in which students are registered for credit. Internship credits will not be granted retroactively.) This course is available for those desiring an additional internship after having successfully completed RTF 400. However, the credits earned in RTF 401 will only count toward the student’s non-RTF upper level course total required for graduation, Prerequisites: Radio-TV-Film majors only, consent of instructor, junior or senior status (60 completed credits with 12 completed at UWO as an RTF major/minor) and a cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major and RTF 120, RTF 250. Pass/Fail (5+15) | |
| Radio TV Film 403 | 1 (crs.) |
| Radio-TV-Film Participation | |
| Advanced, practical experience in television or radio station operations including production, programming, and project management. Prerequisites: Successful completion of RTF 303, cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor, and consent of instructor. Pass/Fail | |
| Radio TV Film 406 | 3 (crs.) |
| Advanced Post Production | |
| This course develops proficiency in advanced editing techniques, motion graphic design and sound design. Students will study effective motion graphic design and sound design to develop enhanced skills and Post Production techniques in the creation of class projects. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120, RTF 250, RTF 310 and one of the following: RTF 306 or RTF 260. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 415 | 3 (crs.) |
| From Netflix to Disney+ | |
| This course will provide an overview of the contemporary media landscape in the context of streaming media platforms. In an age of rapidly converging media, it is important to understand how shifts in ownership, distribution, production, and reception impact our relationship with media content. Students will critically engage with movies, TV shows, and discourses that revolve around these digital shifts in the media industries. In particular, the course will explore: digital distribution platform, both subscription-based and ad-supported; how viewers engage with both traditional and digitally native content; and how our relationship with different types of content changes depending on the method of consumption. Prerequisites: RTF Students: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 in RTF major or minor and RTF 115 and RTF 250; Non Majors 45 credits completed or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 425 | 3 (crs.) |
| Advanced Special Topics in Media Studies | |
| The advanced study of media through the application of various approaches, such as critical and historical. Topics may vary. Emphasis is place don individual student research. May be repeated three times for up to 12 units (crs.) provided the topic varies. Prerequisites: RTF students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 114 & RTF 310; Communication Studies students: Communication 118 and 236. | |
| Radio TV Film 426 | 3 (crs.) |
| Advanced Topics Media Production | |
| The advanced study of media production techniques. Topics may vary. May be repeated three times for up to 12 units (crs.) provided the topic varies. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115, RTF 120 & RTF 250. | |
| Radio TV Film 429 | 3 (crs.) |
| Advanced Radio Production | |
| This course combines the study and practice of radio feature production. Professionally produced material will provide a foundation for analysis of original student work. Students in the class will produce feature radio pieces, which will air over WRST-FM. The models for these works are feature productions heard on public radio programs like Morning Edition and This American Life. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 120 & one of the following: RTF 320, RTF 352, or RTF 370. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 434 | 3 (crs.) |
| Advanced Narrative Scriptwriting | |
| The study and practice of writing original narrative scripts. Dramatic structure will be analyzed in depth and students will develop an original property, writing and revising its first 45 pages. Cross-listed: RTF 434/English 434. Prerequisites: RTF Students: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 344 or RTF 342 or consent of instructor; English Students: English 303 or English 305 or English 308 or English 329 or consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 440 | 3 (crs.) |
| Advanced Visual Production | |
| This course develops advanced creative and technical skills in narrative and non-narrative production. Students choose core creative positions (Producer/Director, Cinematographer/Videographer, Editor/Sound Designer) on a narrative or documentary film production, television pilot, or multi-cam studio production that will include professional project development, production, and distribution. Projects and skills required will be a continuation of material developed in Documentary Production, Narrative Production, Television Development, Studio Production, News Production or Advanced Post Production. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 115, and one of the following; RTF 321, RTF 341, RTF 342, RTF 345, RTF 350, RTF 352 or RTF 406. Special fees may apply. | |
| Radio TV Film 446 | 1 – 3 (crs.) |
| Independent Study | |
| See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. As outlined in this section, RTF 446 is designed to provide structured research (scholarly or creative) “well beyond that required in established courses.” It may not be used as a substitute for an existing course, nor may it be used by a company or organization seeking free labor or free access to Department equipment and facilities. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. | |
| Radio TV Film 450 | 3 (crs.) |
| Advanced Theory and Criticism | |
| This course explores qualitative critical approaches to the study of the popular culture, emphasizing film and television. Emphasis will be placed on ideological analysis, post structuralism, and cultural theory. Students will engage with the theories covered through substantial original research. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and RTF 347, and (348 or 349) or consent of instructor for non RTF majors. | |
| Radio TV Film 499 | 1 (crs.) |
| Outgoing Career Prep | |
| This course will help seniors prepare for a productive career. Prerequisites: Cumulative 2.5 GPA in RTF major or minor and 90 or more credits. Pass/Fail | |