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RTF Graduate Office

• Teresa Warner, Graduate Coordinator, CMA 6.118, teresa.warner@austin.utexas.edu

• Mary Beltrán, MA/PhD Graduate Advisor, CMA 6.124B, mary.beltran@austin.utexas.edu

• PJ Raval, MFA Graduate Advisor, CMA 6.106, pj.raval@austin.utexas.edu

Calendars

• Key Dates for UT Graduate Students

• UT Austin Academic Calendars

• RTF Events Google Calendar (MA and PhD students – See Colloquiums, on Thursdays

• Moody/RTF College Events -Texas Moody Media calendar

• Media Studies Colloquium

RTF Graduate Student Wiki Handbooks

Click to navigate to a list of all handbooks, programs of work and checklists for PhD, MA, MFA production and MFA screenwriting

RTF Graduate Student Wiki Forms

Click to forms for current RTF Graduate Students

Funding

Click to see funding information and links for current RTF students

Campus Resources

• Austin Tenants' Council (off-campus, help with rental problems in Austin)

• Be Vocal - Learn the basics of Bystander Intervention

• Behavioral Concerns Advice Line

• Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)

• CMHC Support Groups

• Legal Services for Students (Landlord/Tenant, Renting, Criminal, Traffic, Consumer, Employment)

• Protect Texas Together (COVID-19 Resources)

• Services for Students with Disabilities

• Student Ombuds Office (Their Common Concerns and FAQs pages are a good place to start)

• Texas One Stop

• Texas Global - International Office

• Travel Information

• Travel - Resources to Support Healthy Travel

• Title IX – report instances of sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, exploitation and intimidation

• University Compliance Services - report harassment as well as other types of illegal or unethical behavior; confidential

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Handbooks 

PhD in Media Studies

• PhD Handbook 2024-2025

• PhD Handbook 2025-2026

• Comprehensive Exam Schedule

• Quick Checklist

• Media Studies Faculty

MA in Media Studies

• MA Handbook 2024-2025

• MA Handbook 2025-2026

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• Quick Checklist

• Media Studies Faculty

MFA in Film and Media Production

• MFA Production Handbook (2024-2025)

• MFA Production Handbook (2025-2026)

• Program of Work

• Quick Checklist

• RTF Production Policies

• Production & Screenwriting Faculty

MFA in Screenwriting

• MFA Screenwriting Handbook (2024-2025)

• MFA Screenwriting Handbook (2025-2026

• Quick Checklist

• Production and Screenwriting Faculty

Graduate Catalog, 2019-2021

Forms for Current Students:

Course Permission Forms

• Course Permission and Registration Instructions

• RTF 388 Independent Study Course Permission Form

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Travel Forms

• Adult Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment

• Student Travel Request for Authorization

• Graduate Student Assembly Travel Award
  

Advising and Committee Forms

• PhD - Comps Committee Form

• PhD - Comps Review Form

• PhD - Candidacy Approval and Checklist

• PhD - Dissertation Proposal Defense Form

• MA - Thesis/Report Committee Selection Form

• MA - Thesis/Report Proposal Approval Form

• MFA Production Thesis Committee Form

• MFA Screenwriters Thesis Committee Form

• MFA Production Committee Meeting Form

• TA Job Duties and Review Form

Graduation Forms

• MFA Final Thesis Script Submission - Committee Signature Page.pdf

• MFA Production Final Thesis Film Submission - Signature Page

Student Employment Forms

• Media Studies Teaching Assistant Job Duties form (20 hour appointment)

• Media Studies Teaching Assistant Job Duties form (10 hour appointment)

Steps to Graduate

1. Register for correct class (for MA & MFA = RTF 398R or 698B, for PhD = RTF x99W)

2. Apply to graduate by the deadline

3. Schedule defense or final screening of MFA film (RTF staff can reserve the room)

4. Use Template for your Dissertation (PhD)/Thesis (MA) or Report (MFA or MA)

5. Complete all steps on grad school page

6. Upload dissertation/thesis/report to TDL

7. Turn in printed pages/forms required to Graduate School

Deadline is 3PM. See the Graduate School's website for exact dates

See examples of theses/reports and dissertations here at the UT Library.

New Students

• Graduate School Orientation

Library

• UT Libraries

• RTF Resources at UT Library

TA Information

• New Employee Checklist
  

• Best Practices for Faculty Supervisors of Graduate Students with Dependents

Travel and Funding

The Radio-Television-Film Department normally offers graduate students funds for Professional Development to defray the cost of travel to conferences or film festivals. Each graduate student may apply for travel funds through the RTF Graduate Office and may receive up to one award each academic year, if the budget allows.

Resources for Graduate Students

RTF Department

• Website: rtf.utexas.edu

• Facebook: UT Rtf Austin 

• Twitter: @UT RTF
  

• Instagram: @utexasrtf
  

• LinkedIn

• Flickr

• Vimeo
  

• Events Calendar(see Texas Moody Media calendar for College-Wide events)

• Faculty profiles 

• Staff profiles

• Grad Student profiles

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• Graduate Courses

• Publicize news: Email

• all three:

  • rtf-industry@austin.utexas.edu

  • MoodyCollegePR@austin.utexas.edu

  • mariana.medina@austin.utexas.edu

• Media Library
  

Production Area:

• RTF Production Policies(Insurance, travel, etc.)

• Production Resource Center  (“The Hub”) Website: thertfhub.org

• Production Resource Center  (“The Hub”) Facebook Page
  

• Digital Media Labs

• Production Facilities 

• Equipment Checkout information

• Equipment Reservations

• Room Reservations 

Moody College of Communication

• Website
  Facebook

• Twitter: @MoodyCollege 

• Calendar via Texas Moody Media
  

• Moody Career Center
  

• Moody College Grad Comm Council
  

• Latino Media Arts & Studies Program(L-MAS)

• Center for Entertainment Media Industries (CEMI)

• Moody Writing Support Program

• Moody College CARE Counselor
  

UT-Austin

• Graduate School

• Graduate Student Assembly
  

• Texas Career Engagement 

• UT Events (Texas Today calendar)

Graduate Student Organizations and Student-Led Projects

• RTF Graduate Student Organization (GSO)

• Flow

• The Velvet Light Trap

• Latinx Media Studies Research Group (open to faculty and graduate students across the UT campus)

• University Filmmakers Alliance

• Women in Cinema

• Black Student Film Association

• KVRX Texas Student Radio 91.7 FM

• TSTV Texas Student TV

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Fellowships, Loans, and Grants

Radio-Television-Film is able to award a few fellowships each year to deserving graduate students. Fellowships, grants, and other awards require separate applications; each programs' web pages will provide further details.

Fellowships and Scholarships:

• Graduate School Fellowships and External Fellowships

• International Students should consult the Texas Global Office about available fellowships and grants.

• RTF Department Scholarships for Production and Screenwriting.

Grants and Loans:

• Moody Innovation Grant: Pre-Thesis Award for MFA Production Students

• Moody Innovation Grant: Thesis Award for MFA Production Students

• Moody Thesis Grant Promissory Note

• MFA Production students with extra expenses related to their films can file to request more financial aid. Complete the Cost of Attendance Appeal to the Office of Financial Aid.

• Domestic students should consult the Office of Financial Aid for information about financial loans, state and federal grants, and the procedures required to obtain them.

Funding Resource Guides

• UT Libraries Funding Guide

• Texas Grants Resource Center

• Graduate Student Assembly Travel Award

• The Production Resource Center Grant Page (The Hub) has a compilation of links to granting agencies that will help with film costs, living costs for artists, travel to film festivals, etc.  

• The Vice President for Research's Funding Website and Funding Database sponsored by the UT Libraries is a great way to search for funding for your specific topic of research; it includes funding from all over the world.

On-campus Employment Opportunities

Hire a Longhorn Job Bank is a great resource for students seeking part-time employment. 

• The Sanger Learning Center often has open positions.

• The Undergraduate Writing Center is always hiring writing tutors.

• UT Austin Athletics often hires mentors and tutors for the athletes in all areas.

• Nonacademic employment includes links to many job search sites for The University of Texas students.