Undergraduate Program
Unique No. see course schedule
Faculty: TBA
Class Time: TH 200P - 500P
Room: CMB 4.122
Lab Time: T 500P - 800P
CMB CMB 4.134
Writing Comp: N
Comm/Cult Req: N
Closing Limit: 20
Cross-Listed N
Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing and have completed either RTF 343, 367L, or 368. Preference will be given to those who have completed RTF 343, Advanced Narrative, or RTF 367L, 16mm Filmmaking, and it is strongly recommended that those applying to be directors have completed RTF 343, Advanced Narrative, or RTF 367L, 16mm Narrative Filmmaking.
In order to get consent to register for this class, send an e-mail to Susan Dirks (sdirks@mail.utexas.edu) by 5 p.m., Monday November 5.
* In the e-mail, please list:
1. Name
2. UT EID
3. Phone #
4. E-mail address
5. Anticipated date of graduation (e.g. May '08)
6. Whether or not you have taken RTF 333 (Screenwriting)
7. Complete list of production classes you have taken
8. Desired crew position on class project: director/producer ("project lead"), producer only, cinematographer, production designer, editor, or sound recordist/designer.
9. Directors, cinematographers: indicate if you desire to shoot on film or video.
10. Directors: list key crew positions, if any, you have already reserved for friends/collaborators. You will fill other positions with class members of your choice.
11. Directors: ATTACH A SCRIPT (4-10 pages preferred) OR OUTLINE to the e-mail. Directors must have a finished script ready before the semester begins. If you do not have a script but wish to direct, ask the instructor for a package of quality short screenplays available for production.
* Consent will be based on:
1. The instructor's perception of your ability to complete the project (through final sound mix) by semester's end. He will contact you later to schedule an informal interview.
2. The quality of your attached script / prior work (instructor may request work sample at later date).
* Consent Results
If possible, students will be notified prior to Nov 9, the final day of the first registration period. The instructor reserves the right to give consent to additional students, who will be notified before the end of the Fall semester. Once admitted to the class, a student's place will be held in the class until January 10, 2008, during the add/drop period.
Students must attend the first class day or make prior arrangements with the instructor.
For narrative writer/directors intent on creating a calling card film. From pre-production to sound mix, students complete a festival-worthy short film or video project (3 to 10 minutes) with the most advanced equipment available to undergraduates. Emphasis placed on storytelling, strong cinematic style, and production value. Students must enter the class with finished scripts. Not all students in the class will direct--producers, production designers, editors, sound designer/recordists and cinematographers may take the class for full credit. Informal meeting with instructor prior to semester is required.