Frank Barnas

Lecturer

Frank Barnas
Room 350, College of Education Building (COE)

Departments / Programs

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, ...

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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.

 

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Publications

Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Scripting MediaRoutledge 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 ProducingRoutledge Press. 8th edition, 2021

Barnas, Frank. Broadcast...

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Barnas, Frank and Barnas, Marie. Scripting MediaRoutledge 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 ProducingRoutledge Press. 8th edition, 2021

Barnas, Frank. Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting and ProducingRoutledge Press. 7th edition, 2017 

Barnas, Frank and White, Ted. Broadcast News: Writing, Reporting and ProducingFocal 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

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Creative Activity