Department of Media ArtsNew and Transfer StudentAdvising PacketCatalog Year 2020-2021www.mediaarts.unt.edu
Table of ContentsWelcomeThe Keys to a Successful Media Arts/Converged Broadcast Media CareerMedia Arts Major RequirementsMedia Arts Major ChecklistConverged Broadcast Media Major RequirementsConverged Broadcast Media Major ChecklistMedia Arts CertificatesGetting ExperienceInternshipsResources for Media Arts StudentsPage 1Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Page 11Page 14Page 15
WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA ARTSMajors in the DepartmentThe Department of Media Arts offers two majors: Media Arts and Converged Broadcast Media.Media Arts (MRTS)The Media Arts (MRTS) major will provide you not only with a broad liberal arts education but also with theopportunity to focus on media that interests you: movies, television, radio, digital streaming, and video games.As an MRTS major, you will take courses that go over the production of media, such as screenwriting, audioproduction, cinematography, and editing. MRTS majors also select from courses that cover the history ofdifferent kinds of media, how media industries and economies work, and what kinds of critical methods can beused to interpret media content.Converged Broadcast Media (CBCM)The Converged Broadcast Media major (CBCM) offers a more targeted area of study than the MRTS major.CBCM majors focus on media that is meant to broadcast factual news and information, which can include radio,broadcast television, and digital media. As a CBCM major, you will take courses that go over media industries,media ethics and law, and content development, such as writing, digital video production, interviewing, andtelevision news producing.Whether you choose an MRTS or CBCM major, you might also consider a minor that will coordinate with yourcareer goals: photography, journalism, marketing, business, management, theater, and international studies.Career DevelopmentIf you are an MRTS or CBCM major, then you can prepare for a career in broadcasting, movie production,documentary filmmaking, educational media, news and information, or corporate media and sales. Either majorcan also prepare you for graduate work in mass communication or film and media studies.In addition to what you learn in the classroom, you can gain hands-on experience through a number ofextracurricular activities directly related to the study of media, such as KNTU, ntTV, and Short Film Club.Previous experience is not required to participate in these extracurricular activities.If you are an MRTS or CBCM major, you can also learn the tricks of the trade and meet those already in thebusiness by participating in an internship and by joining organizations related to your major. These organizationsinclude the Broadcast Education Association, the Texas Association of Broadcasters, the International TelevisionAssociation, the University Film and Video Association and the RTDNA.FacultyMembers of the faculty in the Department of Media Arts include internationally recognized scholars, seasonedmedia professionals and award-winning documentary filmmakers. Books written by Media Arts faculty are usedin university courses throughout the world and faculty-produced film and television programs have been seenon network television and screened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Faculty members also serve onboards of national and international organizations dealing with media education and film preservation.1
AdvisingIn addition to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) advisor housed in the RTFP Building, youmay visit with an advisor in the CLASS office in the General Academic Building (GAB), Room 220. Advisors therecan answer your questions regarding any core requirements.Appointments are required to meet with a CLASS advisor unless it is during a walk-in advising period. Toschedule an appointment with a CLASS advisor, go to https://appointments.unt.edu or call 940-565-2051.The Department of Media Arts maintains faculty advising for students in the RTFP Building. The faculty advisorsare available to answer questions and assist students with career and course descriptions. Please email toschedule an appointment with a MRTS faculty advisor: Phyllis Slocum (Slocum@unt.edu) for all CBCM majors Frances Perkins (Frances.Perkins@unt.edu) for MRTS last names A-M Travis Sutton (Travis.Sutton@unt.edu) for MRTS last names N-Z2
THE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MEDIA ARTS/CONVERGED BROADCAST MEDIA CAREER1. Know your degree requirements Understand what courses you need to get your degreeKnow your catalog yearo Students with different catalog years may have different requirementso Consult the catalog and/or an advisoro Beware of “roommate advisors”2. Plan your courses several semesters in advance Many courses call for a series of courses that must be taken in sequenceNot every class is offered every semesterCourse times often conflict, so know your courses3. Register Early Registration is available before the next semesterMany classes close out quicklyGet course permission codes (if required) from professors before registration beginsShow up the first class day for classes that are full with an unofficial transcriptStudents without prerequisites may be droppedStudents who miss the first day of class may be dropped4. Be Smart All MRTS courses must be passed with a “C” or betterTwo attempts at “C” or better are allowed on required courses:o For MRTS: MRTS 1310, MRTS 1320, MRTS 2010, MRTS 2210o For CBCM: MRTS 1310, MRTS 2400, MRTS 2210Make a “D” or “F” twice in these courses, you leave the department3
MEDIA ARTS MAJOR REQUIREMENTSBefore registering for MRTS 1310/1320/2010, you must complete: 12 hours graded college coursework*Minimum 2.75 UNT cumulative GPATo qualify for Media Arts major status, you must complete: Core Communication requirements: ENGL 1310 and ENGL 1320 with a grade of “C” or betterUniversity Math requirement: MATH 1580 or MATH 1680 recommendedCommunication course: COMM 1010 (or approved substitute)Foreign language through the Beginning II (1020 or 1030) level or placement equivalent**MRTS 1310, 1320, and 2010 with grade of “C” or better***Minimum 2.75 UNT cumulative GPATo apply for Media Arts major status: Turn in Major Application to RTFP 262 with an unofficial transcript as soon as the semester begins that you arein progress to complete the pre-major. The Major Application is available in RTFP 262 or on the Media Artswebsite uate-forms).When grades post at the end of the semester, CLASS academic advisors will process the applications in the orderthey were received. Once major status is awarded, students will receive a confirmation email to their UNT emailaddress and the major on MyUNT will change to MRTS-BA.Media Arts major requirements: Media Arts pre-major coursesMRTS 2210Production and Performance (6 hours)Industry Studies (6 hours)History/ Criticism (6 hours)Advanced MRTS electives (12 hours)o Maximum 6 hours of internship, practicum, or special problems may be applied to the 42 hours of MRTScourses required for the degreeTo graduate: Complete 120 total hours (at least 30 hours at UNT)Complete 42 advanced hours (at least 24 hours at UNT)Complete University Core CurriculumComplete CLASS Foreign Language and Distribution requirementsComplete Media Arts major requirementsMinimum 2.0 UNT cumulative GPA and Overall GPAApply for graduation on Academics Records tile of Student Homepage on MyUNT by deadline the semester youplan to graduate*AB, IB, CBE-Credit by Exam, CLEP, or Language placement exam DO NOT COUNT towards the 12 hours**Students must complete foreign language through the Intermediate II level for CLASS College requirements for graduation***You are allowed only two attempts to earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses4
See catalog.unt.edu for full list ofMRTS course options. 12 hrs Adv MRTS ElectivesMRTSMRTSMRTSMRTSMRTSMRTSMax 6 hours of internship,practicum or special problems maybe applied to the 42 hrs of MRTScourses required for the degree.*Prerequisite for all Productionand Performance Courses MRTS 2210 Intro to MRTS ProdTo Complete MRTS-BA major MRTS 1310 MRTS 1320 MRTS 2010To Obtain Major StatusMRTS (C or better)To Obtain Pre-Major Status Communication (choose 1)COMM 1010COMM 2020COMM 2040COMM 2060Catalog Year 2016 & forwardProduction and Performance (6 hrs)*MRTS 3210 Audio ProductionMRTS 3220 Video ProductionMRTS 3230 Film Style ProductionMRTS 3300 Radio & TV AnnouncingMRTS 3330 Sports Broadcast IMRTS 3340 Sports Broadcast IIMRTS 3482 Radio PracticumMRTS 3483 Film PracticumMRTS 3501 Television PracticumMRTS 3502 Adv Television PracticumMRTS 3560 Interview & PerformanceMRTS 4140 Intermediate Film ProdMRTS 4150 CinematographyMRTS 4170 Television & Film ProdMRTS 4400 Advanced Film ProductionMRTS 4411 Video Production TopicsMRTS 4412 Film Production TopicsMRTS 4413 Audio Production TopicsMRTS 4560 Loc. Record Post Sound ProdMRTS 4740 Theories/Tech Video EditingMRTS 4750 Adv Video ProductionMRTS 4760 Doc PreproductionMRTS 4810 Directing Narrative FilmMRTS 4820 Prod/Mng Narrative Media Industry Studies (6 hrs)*MRTS 3360 Social Media StrategyMRTS 3410 Inter Topics in Media StudiesMRTS 3615 Understanding Media IndMRTS 3620 Digital Media & SocietyMRTS 4100 Multi-Camera DirectingMRTS 4320 Media Law & RegulationsMRTS 4360 Global MediaMRTS 4420 Media ProgrammingMRTS 4425 Audience ResearchMRTS 4430 Media ManagementMRTS 4435 Media Marketing & BrandingMRTS 4440 Media SalesMRTS 4445 Media in 21st CenturyMRTS 4450 Topics in Media Ind StudiesMRTS 4455 Media EthicsMRTS 4465 Writing for TelevisionMRTS 4470 MRTS Writing TopicsMRTS 4510 Corporate MediaMRTS 4670 Media EconomicsMRTS 4850 TV News Producing History/Criticism (6 hrs)*MRTS 3410 Inter Topics in Media StudiesMRTS 3465 American Film HistoryMRTS 3470 Intl Film History to 1945MRTS 3475 Intl Film History from 1945MRTS 3610 Film AnalysisMRTS 4110 Radio HistoryMRTS 4120 U.S. TV HistoryMRTS 4200 Media Aesthetics/Design ThinkingMRTS 4220 Postwar Euro FilmMRTS 4240 Hitchcock FilmsMRTS 4340 History of the DocumentaryMRTS 4350 Media AuthorsMRTS 4410 Topics in Digital Media StudiesMRTS 4415 Topics in Film & TV StudiesMRTS 4520 African American FilmMRTS 4530 Gender & Sexuality/HorrorMRTS 4540 Queer/Gay Film/VideoMRTS 4550 Cinema Verite-Complete degree check at least a semester in advance of expected graduation with MRTS and CLASS advisor -Complete requirements listed below with grade of C or better Complete required courses listed below with a GPA of 2.75 or higherEnglish (C or better)Foreign LanguageMath (choose 1 )ENGL 13101010 & 1020MATH 1180OrENGL 1320MATH 11901030MATH 1580*need through 2050 to graduateMATH 1680Take 12 hours of core credit classes with a UNT GPA of 2.75 of higherStudent Name: ID #:MRTS Major Checklist
CONVERGED BROADCAST MEDIA MAJOR REQUIREMENTSBefore registering for MRTS 1310/2210/2400, you must complete: 12 hours graded college coursework*Minimum 2.75 UNT cumulative GPATo qualify for Converged Broadcast Media major status, you must complete: Core Communication requirements: ENGL 1310 and ENGL 1320 with a grade of “C” or betterUniversity Math requirement: MATH 1580 or MATH 1680 recommendedCommunication course: COMM 1010 (or approved substitute)Foreign language through the Beginning II (1020 or 1030) level or placement equivalent**MRTS 1310, 2210, and 2400 with grade of “C” or better***Minimum 2.75 UNT cumulative GPATo apply for Converged Broadcast Media major status: Turn in Major Application to RTFP 262 with an unofficial transcript as soon as the semester begins that you arein progress to complete the pre-major. The Major Application is available in RTFP 262 or on the Media Artswebsite uate-forms).When grades post at the end of the semester, CLASS academic advisors will process the applications in the orderthey were received. Once major status is awarded, students will receive a confirmation email to their UNT emailaddress and the major on MyUNT will change to CBCM-BA.Converged Broadcast media major requirements: Converged Broadcast Media pre-major coursesRequired Courses (18 hours): MRTS 3500, MRTS 3525, MRTS 3560, MRTS 4320, MRTS 4455, MRTS 4480Industry Studies (6 hours)Advanced MRTS electives (9 additional hours)To graduate: Complete 120 total hours (at least 30 hours at UNT)Complete 42 advanced hours (at least 24 hours at UNT)Complete University Core CurriculumComplete CLASS Foreign Language and Distribution requirementsComplete Converged Broadcast Media major requirementsMinimum 2.0 UNT cumulative GPA and Overall GPAApply for graduation on Academics Records tile of Student Homepage on MyUNT by deadline the semester youplan to graduate*AB, IB, CBE-Credit by Exam, CLEP, or Language placement exam DO NOT COUNT towards the 12 hours**Students must complete foreign language through the Intermediate II level for CLASS College requirements for graduation***You are allowed only two attempts to earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses6
MRTS 3615 Understanding Media Industries MRTS 4170 Television Field Production MRTS 4420 Media Programming MRTS 4430 Media Management MRTS 4440 Media Sales MRTS 4670 Media Economics MRTS 4850 Television News ProducingIndustry Studies (6 hours) MATH 1180 MATH 1190 MATH 1580 MATH 1680Math (choose 1 ) COMM 1010 COMM 2020 COMM 2040 COMM 2060Communication (choose 1)Catalog Year 2016 & forward*See more options at catalog.unt.edu MRTS 3300 Radio & TV Announcing MRTS 3330 Sports Broadcasting I MRTS 3340 Sports Broadcasting II MRTS 3482 Radio Practicum MRTS 3501 Television Practicum MRTS 3502 Advanced TV Practicum MRTS 4360 Global Media MRTS 4410 Topics Digital Media Studies MRTS 4430 Media ManagementMRTS Electives (9 additional hours)*
The Department of Media Arts offers two majors: Media Arts and Converged Broadcast Media. Media Arts (MRTS) The Media Arts (MRTS) major will provide you not only with a broad liberal arts education but also with the opportunity to focus on media that interests you: movies, television, radio, digital streaming, and video games.
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