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Frances Y. Perkins

Principal Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Media Arts

(940) 565-4578

Email: Frances.Perkins@unt.edu

Education

  • MFA, New York University, 1998
    Major: Film and Television
    Specialization: Film Production
  • 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).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • 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).

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

    University of North Texas

  • 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, 32 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, 6 courses.
  • MRTS 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis, 1 course.
  • MRTS 5125 - Media Industry Studies, 1 course.
  • MRTS 5702 - Film Production Topics, 4 courses.
  • MRTS 5760 - Documentary Preproduction, 2 courses.
  • 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.

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

    Oral Presentation

  • Perkins, F.Y. (Author & Presenter), Great American Pitchfest, Northtown Productions feature film projects, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Perkins, F.Y. (Panelist), Women in Film Dallas Symposium, Production/On-Set Panel, Women in Film Dallas, Dallas, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).

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

    Other

  • "Media Producing Panelist," Women in Film Dallas. (September 17, 2022).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • 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).

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).