2007 Explore UT Events

Office of Student Affairs

Comm Explore With Us

Location: CMA Plaza

Rain location: CMB 3rd Floor Lobby

Explore the exciting world of communication at UT. Find out about major fields of study and career opportunities in advertising, communication science and disorders, communication studies, journalism, public relations and radio-television-film.

• 11:00 a.m. until 4:40 p.m.

The Department of Advertising

Name That Logo! Name That Slogan!

Logo game first half hour followed by the tagline game.

Location: CMA 6.163

Think you know pop culture? Test your knowledge of famous advertising symbols and slogans in this interactive game. C'mon. Just do it. Presented by Texas Creative, a program of the Department of Advertising.

• 11:00 a.m. until 11:40 a.m.

• 12:00 p.m. until 12:40 p.m.

• 1:00 p.m. until 1:40 p.m.

• 2:00 p.m. until 2:40 p.m.

• 3:00 p.m. until 3:40 p.m.

• 4:00 p.m. until 4:40 p.m.

Evolution and Revolution in Advertising Media

Location: CMA 6.162

This discussion will provide a virtual and visual experience of the catalysts of change driving the advertising industry. Attendees will be walked through an interactive dialogue on the decision making process of today's and tomorrow's media professional.

• 11:00 a.m. until 11:40 a.m.

• 12:00 p.m. until 12:40 p.m.

• 1:00 p.m. until 1:40 p.m.

• 2:00 p.m. until 2:40 p.m.

• 3:00 p.m. until 3:40 p.m.

• 4:00 p.m. until 4:40 p.m.

Texas Creative Advertising Gallery

Location: CMA 6.106

Great headlines. Wild visuals. Surprising ideas. Come see cool new ads produced by students in the Texas Creative advertising sequence.

• 11:00 a.m. until 4:40 p.m.

The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Innovation and Opportunity in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Location: CMB 4th Floor

Explore disciplines of audiology and speech-language pathology; innovative treatment options for peoples with communicative disorders; professional, educational and career opportunities as well as information on innovative teaching and research.

• 11:00 a.m. until 3:40 p.m.

The Department of Communication Studies

UT Speech: Forensic Information and Performance

Location: CMA 3.128

This seminar will provide students with an introduction to the UT Speech Team, our nationally ranked program in public speaking and performance. The program will include performances by top-level collegiate performers.

• 3:00 p.m. until 3:40 p.m.

The School of Journalism

How to Be a Magazine Cover Girl or Boy!

Location: CMA 4.316

Take part in a hands-on seminar and find yourself on the cover of "Orange," the UT student magazine.

• 12:00 p.m. until 3:40 p.m.

Live at 10: You Deliver the News

Location: CMB Studio 4F

This hands-on demonstration includes a tour of the TV studio and control room used in the School of Journalism. We will prepare news copy to be read on the teleprompter. Please bring your own VHS tape to record your on-camera appearance.

• 12:00 p.m. until 3:40 p.m.

The Department of Radio-Television-Film

Animate a Figure Using Flash

Presenter: Geoff Marslett

Location: CMB 4.110, Studio 4B

Ever wanted to know how to draw a character and make it walk using digital technologies? If so, this is the workshop for you.

• 2:00 p.m. until 4:40 p.m.

Learn to Edit

Presenter: Anne Lewis

Location: CMA 4.204

Learn basic editing principles and techniques using non-linear software. Find out about the differences between "Final Cut Pro" and "Avid."

• 11:00 a.m. until 12:40 p.m.

Make an Interactive Documentary

Presenter: Karen Kocher

Location: CMA 4.204

Who said documentaries have to be linear? This workshop shows the basics of how to structure & create an interactive documentary using DVD software. Participants can join in at any time, but need to be present for entire session to see the whole process.

• 1:00 p.m. until 2:40 p.m.

Faculty Films Showcase Program

Location: CMA 2.320

Film selections by Department of Radio-TV-Film Faculty. Continuous showings but with specific running times. Parents should determine if content is appropriate for all members of their family. Tentative film schedule available here.

• 11:00 a.m. until 4:40 p.m.

Student Films Showcase

Location: CMB Studio 4D

Film selections by Department of Radio-TV-Film students. Continuous showings but with specific running times. Parents should determine if content is appropriate for all members of their family. Tentative film schedule available here.

• 11:00 a.m. until 4:40 p.m.

The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Participation

American Trustees in the Classroom

Presenter: Deborah Wise

Location: CMA 4.312

Inspire, motivate and engage your students. Come learn about the American Trustees project which provides documentaries and lesson plans to teach young people about civic engagement and to inspire participation. Participants receive a free DVD. This is a Professional Development Credit event. Go to http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut/ for more information.

• 1:00 p.m. until 1:40 p.m.

• 3:00 p.m. until 3:40 p.m.

Inspired to Participate

Presenter: Deborah Wise

Location: CMA 5.156

Come learn about the different ways that citizens participate in their communities. Participants will be guided through hands-on activities to unlock their potential and make a difference in their community.

• 11:00 a.m. until 11:40 a.m.

• 2:00 p.m. until 2:40 p.m.