TSU RTF – Excellence in Media Production & Digital Storytelling

Radio, Television, and Film

TSU Radio, Television & Film – Innovating Media Education Since 1975

Founded in 1975 as the Telecommunications Department, Texas Southern University’s Radio, Television, and Film (RTF) Department has continuously evolved to meet industry demands. In 2013, the curriculum was enhanced with courses in digital filmmaking, documentary production, and postproduction, ensuring students gain expertise in modern media storytelling.

Dedicated to educating professionals in production and critical studies, the RTF Department offers specialized concentrations in radio, television, film, and new media, preparing graduates for successful careers in the entertainment and communication industries.

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B.A. RTF (with minor)

Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television, and Film with minor

B.A. RTF (without minor)

Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television, and Film without minor

Minor in Radio, Television, and Film

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Our students have access to industry experts, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities in television, film, and radio. They can gain real-world experience through internships in Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S. Students can customize their degree with a combination of radio, television, and film courses without having to select a specialty. Minors are also available with just six courses required to complete.

Curriculum Overview and Requirements

The Radio, Television, and Film program at Texas Southern University engages students in the production and critical studies of radio, television, film, and new media. We offer our students a balanced curriculum that provides integrated study and training in the art and business of electronic media. The Bachelor of Arts program in Radio, Television, and Film combines 60 credit hours of a broad general education with 61 credit hours of required, related and free electives that each student can shape toward their individual educational goals within the major.

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Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Reza J. Poudeh is a professor and a senior faculty member at the Radio, Television, and Film Department. Dr. Poudeh has taught film and video production and media aesthetics courses for the last 33 years. He has produced numerous documentaries and short films on 16 mm film and video. His research interests are in media aesthetics and the Iranian cinema. The SOC faculty members possess a wealth of professional experience and academic knowledge across a wide range of academic disciplines. This diverse expertise allows them to provide students with a well- rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. They can bring real-world examples and practical applications into their teaching, helping students connect theory to practice.

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