Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film
UT’s comprehensive program ensures you’ll be ready and confident no matter which aspect of media interests you, and no matter where the industry is headed. You will learn about all aspects of the storytelling process as you hone your skills in filmmaking, directing, screenwriting, audio engineering and more. You will get hands-on experience with the latest technology and gain expertise in the critical analysis of media and film. And you will leave prepared to succeed in a range of careers in media and entertainment industries, the creative arts, higher education and more, with connections to a community of creative storytellers and industry professionals.
The radio-television-film program is so expansive. There are so many options for every type of person, from writers and directors to casting to people who want to do editing and sound design. There are so many opportunities you get here that you can’t get anywhere else.
Hands-on Practice
Dive deep into learning all aspects of screenwriting, production and creation as you run a multi-camera set, write a script, animate in 3D, edit audio in post-production, program games, direct films and more as an RTF major. Outside the classroom, many students also gain experience assisting with production for graduate student projects, an invaluable opportunity for undergraduates to gain real-world experience as well as make creative connections.
Critical Thinking
Think contextually and critically about the media you create and consume across media forms. From films to television series to video games to memes, media studies courses help you understand the historical, technological, and cultural landscape of media production and consumption.
Enhance your experience with one or more of these opportunities:
RTF related minors
Career paths in Radio-Television-Film
Radio-television-film graduates are storytellers and artists, entrepreneurs and scholars who bring their skills to a variety of platforms, including film, TV, radio and streaming services. Our graduates are working as editors, sound designers, sound editors, postproduction supervisors, music supervisors, game designers, cinematographers, screenwriters, television writers, producers, managers, agents, executives, scholars, researchers, academics, archivists, directors, visual effects artists, animators, production managers, line producers, actors and more!
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Email: rtf-department@austin.utexas.edu
Phone: 512-471-4071