Radio-Television-Film Minor
The Radio-Television-Film minor is open to all undergraduate majors at The University of Texas at Austin, except Radio-Television-Film majors. Admission to the minor requires a minimum GPA of 2.5. If demand exceeds space available, the Moody College reserves the right to select students based on their academic record or a secondary application.
Acceptance into the minor does not come with preference or guarantee of a seat in any course. Course prerequisites and major restrictions are enforced.
Total Hours Required: 15
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RTF 301I | Fundamentals of Filmmaking | 3 |
| RTF 304 | Storytelling in Film and Television | 3 |
| RTF 320I | Film and Broadcasting History to 1975 | 3 |
| RTF 321I | Film and Broadcasting History 1975 to Present | 3 |
| RTF 322I | Producing Film and Television Fundamentals | 3 |
| College Requirements - Communication | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Additional Requirements and Policies
- Nine hours of in residence coursework and nine hours of upper-division coursework are required.
- All courses must be taken for a letter grade, unless the course is only offered on the pass/fail basis.
- A minimum grade of C- (or CR for courses offered only on a pass/fail basis) is required for all minor coursework.