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Story is everything and everything is story.

Storytelling is central to everything we do in the Department of Communication, Film, and Theatre. We hold the conviction that stories have the power to connect, inspire, and educate us. Whether it's crafting news segments in a TV studio, designing stage sets, embodying characters in a performance, or framing a visual narrative, storytelling is the unifying thread that ties together the concentrations within our major.

We place storytelling at the core of the Communication, Film, and Theatre curriculum, empowering students to create narratives across various mediums and platforms. From the outset of their educational journey in our program, students acquire the skills needed to excel in a wide array of career paths.

We believe that confidence is forged through experience. To that end, we prioritize hands-on learning through an extensive range of activities and projects. This practical approach not only enriches students' portfolios and resumes but also cultivates a proactive "I can" mindset.

Furthermore, we encourage Communication, Film, and Theatre students to venture into innovative storytelling by providing them with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our faculty prepares students for post-graduation success through a host of employability initiatives and events. In doing so, we aim to equip our students with the necessary tools and experience to flourish in their future endeavors.

Launch Communication Building (Radio Station)

Department Chair
Kristen Morgan
FAIC Rm. 229
(860) 465-5058
(860) 465-5073
morgankr@easternct.edu		 Secretary II
Lauren Hockla
FAIC Rm. 244
(860) 465-5325
(860) 465-5073
hocklal@easternct.edu
Associate Department Chair
Andrew Utterback
FAIC Rm. 309
(860) 465-4836
(860) 465-5073
utterbacka@easternct.edu
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students in control room
Students at BBC

Faculty Spotlights

Kristen Morgan

Associate Professor and Chair - Design and Media Technology

"Get a liberal arts education; designers need to know about philosophy, history, literature, art, science, math, psychology and sociology, just to name a few. The larger your breadth of knowledge, the better equipped you are to analyze a script for design." Read More

Kristen Morgan

Brian Day

Assistant Professor - Directing and Film

“I came to Eastern to help develop filmmaking courses and a filmmaking program. I have found that there are many students at Eastern and in Connecticut who are interested in learning filmmaking and there wasn’t a clear program to address this.” Read More

Brian Day
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In the News

Students engage in conversation with each other and with employers.

Entertainment Industry Day connects students with media companies

 November 06, 2023

In entertainment as much as in any industry, networking is vitally important. Eastern Connecticut State University’s Entertainment Industry Day, which took place Nov. 3, opened the lines of communication between aspiring professionals and organizations in need of their services.

Marcel Vicente

Students recall summers abroad

September 12, 2023

Eastern Connecticut State University offers countless opportunities for students to grow as intellectuals, professionals and people. Over the summer, students had the chance to travel outside the United States, visiting countries such as England and Spain.

Katherine Escalante.

Students reflect on summer 2023 internships

 August 30, 2023

While summer may be a time for rest and relaxation, many Eastern students take it as an opportunity to gain work experience via internships, allowing them to apply lessons learned in the classroom to the real world.

Programs of Study

  • Eastern’s Department of Communication fosters creativity and cooperative learning. Faculty use applied professional examples to teach in friendly interactive class environments. The recently renovated Communication Building offers state-of-the-art classrooms and labs that provide students with hands-on experience. A major and two minors are offered. Communication majors work in state-of-the-art audio and video production laboratories, offering applied experiences students need to launch careers after graduation. Academic and pre-professional concentrations include Applied Media Production, Media Writing and Journalism, and Leadership Communication. Graduates work in the commercial media industries as well as in government and non-profit settings.

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  • Leadership Communication prepares students for careers in a variety of organizations. Students will demonstrate a professional level competency in verbal, nonverbal, written and digital communication skills common to institutional settings, including public speaking and presentation, conflict management and persuasive communication.

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  • Through classes, independent studies, internships, practica, and study tours, Theatre and Performance Media majors at Eastern examine the history of performance and gain practical experience in production. In addition to one- acts, short films, original plays, and staged readings, the program produces four main stage shows each year, giving students many opportunities to develop skills and talents in all areas of performance and filmmaking. Students choose from one of three concentrations: Performance; Design, Technology, and Performance Media; or Directing and Filmmaking.

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  • Those who minor in Theatre gain earn performance, writing and technical skills in class, backstage and onstage as they learn theatre technology, management and design as well as directing, acting, dance and playwriting. Theatre majors work on stage and on-camera, as well as backstage and front-of-house. They explore the human condition, learn to express human emotions and reflect on man’s rich diversity.

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  • The interdisciplinary minor in Costume and Fashion Design helps students develop skills and abilities in costume and fashion design. Using hands-on and computer-aided design & illustration techniques, students accessories and learn the basics of textile design & production.

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  • The Film Studies minor complements majors in Communication, the Visual and Performing Arts, English, History and Modern Languages. Students are prepared for careers or further study in the areas of film and video techniques, history and criticism.

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