Frances Y. Perkins
Principal Lecturer
University of North Texas
Department of Media Arts
(940) 565-4578
Email: Frances.Perkins@unt.edu
Education
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MFA, New York University, 1998
Major: Film and Television
Specialization: Film Production
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BA, University of California Santa Barbara, 1991
Major: Film Studies
Professional Positions
- Associate Professor, UW Fox Valley. UW Fox Valley. (2014 - 2015).
- Guest Artist, Renaissance School for the Arts. Renaissance School for the Arts. (2012 - 2015).
- Assistant Professor, UW Fox Valley, UW Fond du Lac. UW Fox Valley, UW Fond du Lac. (2007 - 2014).
- Lecturer, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. (2004 - 2007).
- Principal Lecturer, UNT Media Arts. UNT Media Arts. (2019 - Present).
- Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2016 - Present).
- Lecturer, Unversity of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Unversity of Wisconsin Oshkosh. (2006 - 2015).
Academic - Post-Secondary
Professional Memberships
- University Film & Video Association. (April 1, 2008 - Present).
- Women in Film Dallas. (March 1, 2021 - 2023).
Development Activities
- Seminar, How to become a Film Friendly Texas location, Film Friendly Texas/Texas Film Commission. Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (August 2023 - August 2023).
- Seminar, The Business of Screenwriting, International Screenwriter's Association. Online,Online,United States of America. (August 2023 - August 2023).
- Seminar, Working with Literary Agents, Final Draft/Coverfly. online,online,United States of America. (August 2023 - August 2023).
- Seminar, Developing a Framework for Quality Online Course Videos: What Does the Research Say?, Quality Matters. online,online,United States of America. (May 2022 - May 2022).
- Seminar, Past Pandemic: What We Learned to Make Education Better, Quality Matters. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 2022 - May 2022).
- Seminar, Working with d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, Office of Disability Access and The Multicultural Center. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 2021 - August 2021).
- Seminar, A Discussion about Discussions: Increasing Student Interaction in Discussion, Quality Matters. online,online,United States of America. (April 2020 - April 2020).
- Seminar, Quality Matters Seminars for Online Teaching, Quality Matters. Online,United States of America. (March 2020 - March 2020).
- Conference Attendance, University Film & Video Association Conference, University Film & Video Association. Los Angeles,CA,United States of America. (August 1, 2017 - August 5, 2017).
- Other, Screenplay Conference & Competition, Austin Film Festival. Austin,TX,United States of America. (October 14, 2016 - October 16, 2016).
Teaching
Teaching Experience
- CBCM 3500 - Video Photography, Editing and Reporting for Digital Media, 1 course.
- CBCM 3525 - Content Development for Digital Media, 4 courses.
- JOUR 4270 - Strategic Social Media, 3 courses.
- JOUR 5330 - Strategic Social Media, 1 course.
- MRTS 2010 - Introduction to Media Arts Writing, 14 courses.
- MRTS 3410 - Intermediate Topics in Media Studies, 2 courses.
- MRTS 3500 - Video Photography, Editing and Reporting for Digital Media, 12 courses.
- MRTS 3525 - Content Development for Digital Media, 28 courses.
- MRTS 4410 - Media Studies Topics, 1 course.
- MRTS 4411 - Video Production Topics, 1 course.
- MRTS 4460 - Intermediate Screenwriting, 8 courses.
- MRTS 4820 - Producing and Managing Narrative Media, 5 courses.
- MRTS 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis, 1 course.
- MRTS 5702 - Film Production Topics, 4 courses.
- MRTS 5760 - Documentary Preproduction, 1 course.
- MRTS 5790 - Advanced Documentary Workshop I, 1 course.
- MRTS 5791 - Advanced Documentary Workshop II, 3 courses.
- MRTS 5900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
- MRTS 5912 - Special Problems in Film Production, 4 courses.
- MRTS 5950 - Master's Thesis, 5 courses.
- RTVF 2010 - Introduction to RTVF Writing, 2 courses.
University of North Texas
Directed Student Learning
- Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "The Great Hope: Taking the White Out of Sports," Media Arts. (May 2022).
- Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Master's Thesis Film - The Just for Fun Talent Show," Media Arts. (May 2022).
- Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Master's Thesis Film - The Diary of a Gordita," Media Arts. (April 2022).
- Master's Thesis Committee Member, "MFA Thesis Film - The Sound IS Different," Media Arts. (April 2021).
- Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Master's Thesis Film- Ethereal Rootz," Media Arts. (September 2021 - December 2022).
- Master's Thesis Committee Member, "MFA Thesis Film - Consider the View (La Vue)," Media Arts. (April 2021 - May 2022).
- Major Professor, "Lost and Found: A Documentaryf," Media Arts. (January 21, 2021 - May 10, 2021).
- Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "Drones: Use in Outdoor Sports," Media Arts. (April 1, 2020 - December 10, 2020).
- Major Professor, "Special Problems: Taos Program Marketing and Social Media," Media Arts. (June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019).
Awards and Honors
- Outstanding Online Teacher and Course Award, University of North Texas. (May 2, 2018).
- Kaplan Award for Teaching Excellence, University of Wisconsin Fox Valley. (March 1, 2013).
- UNT President’s Council Teaching Award, UNT Faculty Senate. (December 2023).
- Best of the Nest Cookie Competition Winner, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism, UNT Dining Services. (April 22, 2022).
Research
Presentations Given
- Perkins, F.Y. (Author & Presenter), Great American Pitchfest, Northtown Productions feature film projects, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
- Perkins, F.Y. (Panelist), Women in Film Dallas Symposium, Production/On-Set Panel, Women in Film Dallas, Dallas, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
Oral Presentation
Panel Presentation
Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits
- Other. Perkins, F.Y., "A Dark Destiny", Too Much Productions, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (January 2022 - May 2022).
- Other. Perkins, F.Y., "Behind-the-Scenes Video for A Dark Destiny", United States of America. (April 2022 - April 2022).
- Other. Perkins, F.Y., "SMU-in-Taos promotional videos", Southern Methodist University, Taos, NM, United States of America. (June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017).
- Other. Perkins, F.Y., "SMU-in-Taos Promotional Video", Southern Methodist University, Taos, NM, United States of America. (June 1, 2016 - August 30, 2016).
- Other. Perkins, F.Y., "Dean McFlicker Professional Speaking Promotional Video", Dean McFlicker, Appleton, WI, United States of America. (February 1, 2015 - February 10, 2015).
Media Contributions
- "Media Producing Panelist," Women in Film Dallas. (September 17, 2022).
Other
Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research
- Perkins, F.Y. (Principal), "UNT Mentoring Program Micro Grant," sponsored by Office for Faculty Success, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. ( - 2024).
- Perkins, F.Y. (Principal), "UNT Career Connect Learning Grant," sponsored by UNT Faculty and Staff Develoment, University of North Texas, $650 Funded. ( - 2022).
Grant - Teaching
Service
University Service
- Committee Member, MFA Applicant Selection Committee. (2023 - Present).
- Co-Chair, Search Committee. (September 2022 - Present).
- Member, Search Committee. (September 2022 - Present).
- Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (September 2022 - Present).
- Committee Chair, MFA Thesis Committee Chair. (2022 - 2024).
- Committee Chair, MFA Thesis Committee Member. (2021 - 2024).
- Faculty Advisor, Faculty Advisor. (January 1, 2017 - August 2023).
- Co-Chair, Search Committee. (January 2022 - May 2022).
- Co-Chair, Undergraduate Currciulum Committee. (August 2021 - May 2022).
- Member, CLASS Grievance Committee. (August 2021 - August 2021).
- Member, Search Committee. (May 2021 - August 2021).
- Chairperson, Search Committee. (February 2020 - May 2020).
- Guest Speaker, CLEAR Online Teaching Excellence panel speaker. (November 21, 2019).
- Member, Classroom Technology Update Working Group. (November 1, 2018 - May 2019).
- Member, Career Connect Advisory Group. (December 10, 2018 - September 2018).
- Member, Media Arts - Journalism Collaboration Working Group. (May 1, 2018 - September 2018).
- Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 22, 2016 - May 2017).
- Member, CLEAR Course Design Institute. (June 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016).
Professional Service
- Member, Women in Film Dallas. Dallas, Texas. (April 2021 - Present).
- Other (Screenplay Competition Judge), University Film & Video Association. Los Angeles, CA. (May 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017).
- Conference-Related, University Film & Video Association. Los Angeles, CA. (August 3, 2017 - August 6, 2017).
- Other (Screenplay Competition Reader), Austin Film Festival. Austin, TX. (May 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016).
- Other (Guest Speaker), Draper Intermediate School. Wylie, TX. (April 4, 2016 - April 4, 2016).
- Other (Contributor), Appleton Post Cresent Newspaper. Appleton, WI. (November 25, 2015 - November 25, 2015).
Consulting
- Academic, University of Louisiana Shreveport, LA, United States of America. (May 2022 - October 2022).