Radio, Television and Film

456 Courses • Public Affairs and Community Service / Radio, Television and Film

4700. Program Planning and Evaluation. 3 hours. Provides 2210. Introduction to RTVF Production. 3 hours. (3;3) An students with basic skills in conceptualizing, designing and introduction to basic techniques. Audio, television (studio planning human service–related programs for and within and location) and single-camera video and film methods are nonprofit agencies. Program evaluation with emphasis of investigated. Includes production exercises and experiments. performance outcomes and utilizing assessment results to Prerequisite(s): RTVF 1310 and 1320, or consent of strengthen program operation is emphasized. (Same department. as COMS 4600.) 2900. Special Problems. 1–3 hours. 4750. American Humanics/Capstone Course 3 hours. 3100. Broadcast Copywriting. 3 hours. Methods, formats Designed to crystallize the competencies covered in the and terminology of writing and producing commercials and HSML degree program and promote critical thinking and public service announcements for both radio and television. effective writing on those topics. Format includes exchange Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, RTVF 2010. between students and nonprofit professionals on leadership and management issues to expand individual competencies, 3210. Audio Production. 3 hours. (2;3) Audio production build leadership confidence and affirm learning acquired concepts and techniques using audio laboratory studio during program. Serves as a final preparation for internship/ equipment. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. employment in a nonprofit agency. Satisfies one of the course 3220. Video Production. 3 hours. (2;4) Video production requirements for students pursuing American Humanics concepts and techniques using television studio equipment. certification. Prerequisite(s): Consent of human service Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. coordinator. (Same as COMS 4750.) 3230. Film Style Production. 3 hours. (3;3) Basic single- 4850. Human Service Internship. 3 hours. (0;0;13) Supervised camera production concepts and techniques using small work in a community agency directly related to the student’s format video cameras and editing equipment. Prerequisite(s): career and specialization interests. Designed to integrate RTVF major status. theory and practice in human services and prepare students 3300. Radio and Television Announcing. 3 hours. (2;3) for practical application of skills, knowledge and philosophy Announcer qualifications, techniques and professional in a supervised setting. Students must meet individual standards. Practice in delivery for all program and employer’s requirements and obtain consent of human service commercial announcing situations. Prerequisite(s): RTVF program director. Prerequisite(s): Consent of internship major status. coordinator. (Same as COMS 4800.) 3330. Sports Broadcasting I. 3 hours. Production techniques for radio and television involved in the broadcasting of sports events. Topics include pre-production, producing sports Radio, Television and Film for radio and television, sports announcing, and evaluating sports programming. Course may involve covering sports Radio/Television/Film, RTVF events through KNTU-FM and NTTV. Focuses on covering football, men and women’s basketball, and other fall sports. Aural competency in distinguishing discrete Prerequisite(s): RTVF or JOUR major or minor status, and sounds, and visual competency in distinguishing junior standing. shapes, forms, colors and movements are required to 3340. Sports Broadcasting II. 3 hours. Production techniques complete RTVF critical studies courses. Additional involved in the broadcasting of sports events for radio and visual competency to utilize studio and location television. Topics include preproduction, producing sports for equipment and manual dexterity to operate equip- radio and television, sports announcing and evaluating sports ment are required to complete RTVF production programming. Course may involve covering sports events through KNTU-FM and NTTV. Focuses on covering men’s courses. Articulation competency to achieve broad- and women’s basketball, baseball and other spring sports. cast industry standards may be required. Specific Prerequisite(s): junior standing or consent of department. competency requirements for internship, seminar and 3450. Art of the Film. 3 hours. (3;2) Stylistic analysis of special problems courses are available from the RTVF filmmaking emphasizing technical and creative processes. adviser. 3470. Film History to 1945. 3 hours. (3;0;3) Aesthetic, 1310 (COMM 1335). Perspectives on Radio and Television. technological and industrial development of film from 1896 3 hours. Introduction to the historical, programming, physical, to 1945. Concentrates on the narrative film. legal, social, and economic aspects of broadcasting and 3475. Film History from 1945. 3 hours. (3;0;3) Aesthetic, cable. Prerequisite(s): pre-majors in radio, television and film technological and industrial development of film from 1945 (PRTF) or acceptance into the Television News Producing to present. Concentrates on the narrative film. Certificate Program. 3482. Radio Practicum. 1–3 hours. Supervised work in the 1320. Perspectives on Film. 3 hours. A survey of film history, on-campus radio broadcasting activities of the Department theory, economics, production and censorship. Prerequisite(s): of Radio, Television and Film’s radio station, KNTU-FM pre-majors in radio, television and film (PRTF) only. 88.1 MHz. Students learn various production techniques and 2010. Introduction to RTVF Writing. 3 hours. Introduction to the operations of a broadcast radio station. Prerequisite(s): media writing and study of the basic theories, methodologies, consent of department and junior standing. May be repeated techniques, principles and formats for the scripting of for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of total credit narrative and non-narrative media, including “New Media.” for RTVF 3482, 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900 and 4910 may Related software for screenplay, television, industrial and be applied to the 45 hours of RTVF credit required for the multi-media writing is explored. Required writing course degree. Pass/no pass only. for all RTVF majors. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. Radio, Television and Film • Courses 457

3483. Film Practicum. 1–3 hours. Supervised field and studio 4120. U.S. Television History. 3 hours. (2;3) Overview of the work in the Department of Radio, Television and Film’s technical, economic, regulatory, and social factors influencing studios. Prerequisite(s): consent of department and junior the development of U.S. television broadcasting from its standing. May be repeated for credit; however, no more than inception to the present. Critical analysis of television 6 hours of total credit for RTVF 3482, 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, program forms and strategies. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major 4900 and 4910 may be applied to the 45 hours of RTVF credit status. required for the degree. Pass/no pass only. 4140. Intermediate Film Production. 3 hours. (3;2) Scripting, 3501. Television Practicum. 1 hour. Supervised work in preproduction, cinematography, directing, editing and using the on-campus television activities of the Department of 16mm equipment. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, Radio, Television and Film, such as NTTV (North Texas RTVF 3210 and 3230 with a grade of B or better and consent Television). Students learn various production techniques of instructor. and the operations of a television station but do not check 4200. Applied Multimedia Aesthetics. 3 hours. Exploration out production equipment or reserve television studio time of aesthetic dimensions of television, film, and other visual without specific approval from the practicum instructor. media. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. Prerequisite(s): consent of department and junior standing. May be repeated for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of 4320. Law and Regulations for Radio/Television/Film. total credit for RTVF 3482, 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900 and 3 hours. Laws and regulations affecting broadcasting, cable, 4910 may be applied to the 45 hours of RTVF credit required film and related areas. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status or for the degree. Pass/no pass only. consent of department. 3502. Advanced Television Practicum. 2 hours. Supervised 4325. Broadcast News I. 3 hours. (3;4) Radio news work in the on-campus television activities of the Department fundamentals, including broadcast writing style, gathering of Radio, Television and Film, such as NTTV (North Texas and editing wire copy, news judgment, writing to a specified Television). Students are designated as “producers” and length of time, interviewing, producing actualities of “sound have the primary responsibility of originating programs, bites,” following prescribed formats, and announcing. Lecture supervising and performing day-to-day production activities, and discussion of contemporary issues in radio news with checking out equipment and working with the instructor on actual production of KNTU-FM five-minute newscasts and special projects and assignments. Prerequisite(s): consent of a weekly KNTU public-affairs program, “UNT in Focus,” department and junior standing. May be repeated for credit; under close supervision from the instructor. Prerequisite(s): however, no more than 6 hours of total credit for RTVF 3482, journalism students: JOUR 2310, RTVF 2210; RTVF students: 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900 and 4910 may be applied to the major status or consent of department. (Same as JOUR 4325.) 45 hours of RTVF credit required for the degree. Pass/no pass 4330. Broadcast News II. 3 hours. (2;3) Techniques and only. practices of modern television new reporting. Lecture 3550. National Cinemas. 3 hours. (3;3) The films of non- and discussion of contemporary issues in television news Western cultures examined through national idiom, historical with actual production of a television news program about background and aesthetic sensibility. Emphasis on the research and academics at the University of North Texas contemporary cinema of each country. Prerequisite(s): junior “North Texas Now,” for NTTV, the university cable TV station. standing or consent of department. Prerequisite(s): journalism students: JOUR 1210, 2310, 4325, RTVF 2210; RTVF students: major status or consent of 3610. Film Analysis. 3 hours. (2;4) Structure, composition, department. (Same as JOUR 4330.) design and effect are studied through close frame-by-frame examination of motion pictures. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major 4340. History of the Documentary. 3 hours. (3;2) Overview status, and RTVF 1320 or junior standing. of the history of the documentary film from 1895 to the 3640. Mass Media and Modern Society. 3 hours. Implications present in context of historical and political events of the of contemporary mass media for 20th-century America. time. Examination of the evolution of the style and form, Relationships among the media, the individual, the group, including the impact of production technology on the society and the culture. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status process. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and junior and junior standing. standing. 3650. Advanced Audio Production. 3 hours. (2;3) Advanced 4350. Film Authors. 3 hours. (3;0;3) Examines film art from training in the art and technique of audio production in radio the point of its authorial creation. Rotating topics may include and other media. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and the work of specific film directors, screenwriters or producers. RTVF 3210. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, RTVF 1320. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. 3720. Television Criticism. 3 hours. Methodologies for analyzing the narrative structures of television programming, 4360. International Mass Communication. 3 hours. Study with attention to aesthetic, institutional, sociological and of mass communication throughout the world, with special historical factors that affect the relationship between attention to press and broadcast systems, the sources and flow programs and viewers. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, of international news, and problems of world communication. and RTVF 1310 or junior standing. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status or consent of department. 3750. Television Production. 3 hours. (2;3) Theory and 4400. Advanced Film Production. 3 hours. (2;3) Techniques practice in production procedures for dramatic and non- of planning and production; production of a film project. dramatic programs. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and Prerequisite(s): RTVF 4140 and RTVF major status. RTVF 3220. 4410. Media Studies Topics. 3 hours. Rotating topics. 4110. U.S. Radio History. 3 hours. (2;3) Overview of the Representative topics include silent films, ethnicity and technical, economic, regulatory, and social factors influencing American film, and contemporary TV. Prerequisite(s): vary the development of U.S. radio broadcasting from its inception with topic but include RTVF major status and consent of to the present. Critical analysis of radio program forms and department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. strategies. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. 458 Courses • Radio, Television and Film

4411. Video Production Topics. 3 hours. Rotating topics 4510. Corporate Media. 3 hours. Theory and uses of film, in video production. Representative topics include video and slides in business and industry. Area producers documentary production and music for television production. show their work and discuss production techniques. Prerequisite(s): vary with topic, but include RTVF major Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and RTVF 3220 or 3230, status and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as or consent of department. topics vary. 4520. African-American Film. 3 hours. Examines the 4412. Film Production Topics. 3 hours. Rotating topics in representations of African-American characters and concerns film production. Representative topics include lighting for throughout the history of American film. Prerequisite(s): cinematography and directing for film. Prerequisite(s): vary RTVF major status or consent of department. with topic, but include RTVF major status and consent of 4530. Gender and Sexuality in the Horror Film. 3 hours. instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Examines the history of the horror film, focusing on issues 4413. Audio Production Topics. 3 hours. Rotating topics in related to how the genre configures gender and sexuality. audio production. Representative topics include music for Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status or consent of department. film and television and digital audio effects. Prerequisite(s): 4540. Lesbian, Gay and Queer Film and Video. 3 hours. vary with topic, but include RTVF major status and consent Examines the representation of lesbian, gay and queer of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. characters and concerns throughout the history of American 4415. Topics in Film and Television Genres. 3 hours. Rotating film. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status or consent of topics such as the western, the television sitcom, science department. fiction and horror films, Hollywood musicals and others. 4550. Cinema and Video Verite. 3 hours. Examines the Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and junior standing. development of this major style in documentary film and May be repeated for credit. video, from its introduction in 1960 to its present use in 4420. Broadcast and Cable Television Programming. 3 hours. nonfiction film and television. Outlines its history in detail Theories and strategies of program selection, scheduling and and explores its employment in reality television, fiction film evaluation for broadcast stations and cable television systems. and television drama. Prerequisite(s): RTVF 1320 or 3450, Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. and junior standing. May not be repeated at graduate level as 4430. Broadcast and Cable Management. 3 hours. Financial, RTVF 5450. legal and technical aspects of broadcast stations and cable 4670. Economics of Mass Media. 3 hours. Analysis of television systems. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. the economic parameters of the current and past media 4440. Broadcast Advertising. 3 hours. (3;2) Economics, industries, particularly film, television and the cable standards and ethics of advertising in the broadcast media, industries. Includes study of the history and development of including the use of broadcast research to develop an the film and subsequent media industries. Prerequisite(s): advertising campaign. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and RTVF major status. consent of department. 4700. Film Criticism. 3 hours. Criticism and analysis of 4450. Topics in Industry Studies. 3 hours. Rotating topics contemporary films. Utilization of campus, local and Dallas– in industry studies. Topics include radio and television Fort Worth area screenings for research purposes and critical regulation and policy, motion picture economics, and papers. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): RTVF contemporary issues in copyright law. Prerequisite(s): vary major status and junior standing. with topic, but include RTVF major status and consent of 4710. Film Theory.3 hours. (2;0;4) Survey of the ways department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. scholars, critics and filmmakers have explained and theorized 4460. Introduction to Screenwriting. 3 hours. An the material and cultural meanings of film. Prerequisite(s): introduction to the methodologies, theories, principles, RTVF major status and RTVF 3450. formats, skills and techniques of writing scripts for narrative 4740. Theories and Techniques of Visual Editing.3 hours. features from concept to completed script using related Overview of some of the most useful editing techniques, software. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, RTVF 2010, theories and trends in the history and current practice of film 3230 and consent of department. and television. The craft of editing will be introduced using 4470. Topics in RTVF Writing. 3 hours. Rotating topics in digital nonlinear editing systems. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major RTVF writing. Topics include science-fiction screenwriting, status and RTVF 3230. critical studies writing and RTVF report writing. 4750. Advanced Video Production. 3 hours. (2;3) Advanced Prerequisite(s): vary with topic, but include RTVF major directing, postproduction editing, producer responsibilities status and consent of department, and may include and creative programs. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status RTVF 2010. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. and RTVF 3220. 4480. Internship in Radio/Television/Film. 1–3 hours. 4760. Documentary Preproduction. 3 hours. The design Supervised off-campus work experience in a job that relates to of documentary productions of all types, in both film and student’s career objective. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, video. Topics include the selection of subjects, research minimum GPA of 2.8, senior classification, meet employer’s techniques, proposal writing, location scouting, funding and requirements, and consent of department. May be repeated budgeting. Several case histories are examined and excerpts for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of total credit from a variety of documentary productions are screened. for RTVF 3482, 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900 and 4910 may Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. be applied to the 45 hours of RTVF credit required for the degree. Pass/no pass only. 4810. Directing Narrative Media. 3 hours. Major theories and skills needed to direct narrative film and video. 4500. Advanced Screenwriting. 3 hours. Creation, Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and RTVF 3220, 3230, and treatment, writing, and revision of a full-length motion consent of instructor. picture screenplay or teleplay. Students are expected to complete a 90- to 120-minute script. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, RTVF 2010 and consent of department. Radio, Television and Film / Rehabilitation, Social Work and Addictions • Courses 459

4820. Producing and Managing Narrative Media. 3 hours. Major theories and skills needed for the producing and Rehabilitation, Social Work and production management of narrative media from concept through exhibition. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status and Addictions RTVF 1320, 3220 and 3230. Rehabilitation, RHAB 4850. Television News Producing. 3 hours. (3;3) Theory 1010. Sign Language I. 3 hours. Developmental use of non- and practice of producing television newscasts in a station verbal communication through receptive and expressive environment. Designed for students admitted to the finger spelling; receptive and expressive sign language. Television News Producing Interdepartmental Certificate program. Also provides basic information on broadcast news 1020. Sign Language II. 3 hours. Expanded signing management. Students will have the opportunity to produce vocabulary; increased finger spelling, and American sign news-casts for North Texas Television (NTTV), UNT’s cable language and idioms. access station. Prerequisite(s): JOUR 2340, 4330, RTVF 2430. Policies, Issues, and Programs in Social Welfare. 1310, 2210 and admission to the Television News Producing 3 hours. Current social policies and issues affecting the Certificate program. development of social welfare services; relationships between 4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each. Problem basic social values and social welfare services. (Same as must be approved by department chair. May be repeated SOWK 2430.) for credit; however, no more than 6 hours of total credit 3000. Microcounseling. 3 hours. Microcounseling skills for RTVF 3482, 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900 and 4910 may and case presentation. Students learn and practice specific be applied to the 45 hours of RTVF credit required for the interpersonal communication and microcounseling skills degree. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status. related to human service delivery. Satisfies the Communication 4911. Special Problems in Video Production. 1–3 hours. requirement of the University Core Curriculum. Individual study topics to be proposed by the student and 3050. Drugs and Alcohol. 3 hours. Covers the causes, effects, approved by RTVF faculty and Production Committee prior treatment and prevention of substance abuse and behavioral to commencing work. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, addictions as they impact physical, social, emotional, consent of faculty member, consent of department. May be psychological, family and spiritual life. (Same as SOWK 3050.) repeated for a maximum of 6 hours total credit for RTVF 3482, 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900, 4910, 4911, 4912, 4913. 3100. Disability and Society. 3 hours. Explores the historical and current treatment of persons with disabilities. Examines 4912. Special Problems in Film Production. 1–3 hours. the impact of social institutions, public policy, and attitude Individual study topics to be proposed by the student and on service provision, with emphasis on the impact current approved by RTVF faculty and Production Committee prior legislation and research have had on the marginalization and to commencing work. Prerequisite(s): RTVF major status, segregation of persons with disabilities. Satisfies the Social consent of faculty member, consent of department. May be and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core repeated for a maximum of 6 hours total credit for RTVF Curriculum. 3482, 3483, 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900, 4910, 4911, 4912, 4913. 3200. Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I. 4913. Special Problems in Audio Production. 1–3 hours. 3 hours. Stages of adjustment to disability, impact of age at Individual study topics to be proposed by the student and onset, impact on family. Introduction to consumer-based approved by RTVF faculty and Production Committee prior health perspectives. Overview of etiology, progression and to commencing work. Prerequisite(s): consent of faculty treatment of major disabling conditions related to cognition, member, consent of department. May be repeated for a emotion and addiction and other disorders related to the maximum of 6 hours total credit for RTVF 3482, 3483, nervous system. Includes the interplay of physical, psycho- 3501, 3502, 4480, 4900, 4910, 4911, 4912, 4913. social and vocational implications of these disorders. (Same as 4914. Special Problems in Advanced Film Production. SOWK 3200.) 3 hours. Individual study topics in advanced film production. 3250. Addictions. 3 hours. Examines the relationship of Designed for students who have previously completed RTVF substance abuse and addiction to individual functioning 4400. Prerequisite(s): RTVF 4400 and consent of department. and emotions, social values, criminality, stress and family organization. Applies the biopsychosocial disease model of addiction to behavioral compulsions such as sex, eating, violence and gambling before reviewing methods of treating Reading and preventing addiction from this perspective. see Teacher Education and Administration 3400. Physical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability II. 3 hours. Continuation of material begun in RHAB 3200. Overview of etiology, progression and treatment of major Real Estate disabling conditions. Includes the interplay of physical, psychosocial and vocational implications. Includes the see Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law emphasis on medical terminology and adaptive equipment. Prerequisite(s): RHAB 3200 or consent of department. 3500. Human Behavior in the Social Environment I. 3 hours. Recreation and Leisure Studies Theories of human interaction as a framework for practice see Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation decisions. Ecological and strengths-based perspective to explore social systems as vehicles for individual and social change. The specific focus of this course is on the human life course as it is impacted by biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. (Same as SOWK 3500.)