Andrew Utterback

Professor and Associate Chair - Communication
Communication, Film and Theatre

Biography

Dr. Utterback is a specialist in studio-based television production and directing, media law, news packaging and critical legal studies. Before coming to Eastern, Utterback was a member of the faculty at Marist College and Northern Arizona University. He earned his M.A. from Eastern New Mexico University and his Ph.D. from the University of Utah.

Research Interests

First Amendment Theory
Visual Semiotics
Critical Legal Studies

Of Note

Dr. Utterback was an expert witness in a First Amendment case in Utah in 2011 (iMatter v Njord)

Teaching Interests

Studio Television Production
Media Law
News Packaging

Publications

Utterback, A. (2015). Studio Television Production and Directing (2nd ed.). Boston: Focal Press.