Frank Barnas
Lecturer
Departments / Programs
- Video and Film Production
- Department of Media Arts
- Video Production (Motion Design Concentration Only)
Degree Information
- EDS, Florida State University (2014)
- MFA, University of Texas at Austin (1992)
- BJ, University of Missouri (1987)
Biography
Frank Barnas is a three-time Fulbright recipient who has authored eight textbooks, seven screenplays, and worked on documentaries in locations ranging from Antarctica to Moldova. His academic history includes teaching in Bulgaria and Lithuania, delivering seminars in Russia, developing online coursework in Germany, and working with study abroad programs in Russia and Ireland. His creative work has received nearly 50 awards from festivals including the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, ...
Read More »Frank Barnas is a three-time Fulbright recipient who has authored eight textbooks, seven screenplays, and worked on documentaries in locations ranging from Antarctica to Moldova. His academic history includes teaching in Bulgaria and Lithuania, delivering seminars in Russia, developing online coursework in Germany, and working with study abroad programs in Russia and Ireland. His creative work has received nearly 50 awards from festivals including the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Telly Awards, and Worldfest Houston.
When he isn't in the studio, he hikes the Appalachian Trail, enjoys rock climbing, and produces the Voca Vacay travel podcast with his wife Marie.
Publications
Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Scripting Media. Routledge Press. 1st edition, 2023
Etling, Laurence, Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Radio in the Movies: A History and Filmography. McFarland Press. 2nd edition, 2023
Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting and Producing. Routledge Press. 8th edition, 2021
Barnas, Frank. Broadcast...
Read More »Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Scripting Media. Routledge Press. 1st edition, 2023
Etling, Laurence, Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Radio in the Movies: A History and Filmography. McFarland Press. 2nd edition, 2023
Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting and Producing. Routledge Press. 8th edition, 2021
Barnas, Frank. Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting and Producing. Routledge Press. 7th edition, 2017
Barnas, Frank and White, Ted. Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting and Producing. Focal Press. 6th edition. Also translated into Chinese. 2013
Savoie, Michael and Barnas, Frank. Careers in Media, Allyn & Bacon. 2nd edition, 2009
White, Ted and Barnas, Frank. Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting and Producing. Focal Press. 5th edition. Also translated into Macedonian. 2009
Barnas, Frank and Savoie, Michael. Careers in Media, Allyn & Bacon. 1st edition, 2006
Creative Activity