RTF Graduate Student Wiki - Radio Television & Film - University Wiki Service

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RTF Graduate Student Wiki
Updated Dec 14, 2025
RTF Graduate Student Wiki
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
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
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
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
for correct class (for MA & MFA = RTF 398R or 698B, for PhD = RTF x99W)
Apply to graduate
by the deadline
Schedule defense or final screening of MFA film (RTF staff can reserve the room)
Use Template
for your Dissertation (PhD)/Thesis (MA) or Report (MFA or MA)
Complete all steps on
grad school page
Upload dissertation/thesis/report to
TDL
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
UT Rtf Austin
@UT RTF
Instagram:
@utexasrtf
Flickr
Vimeo
Events Calendar
(see
Texas Moody Media calendar
for College-Wide events)
Faculty profiles
Staff profiles
Grad Student profiles
Incoming students
Button | Mosaic
Currently enrolled students:
Button | Mosaic
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
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
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.
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