Bridgewater State University Department of Communication

Bridgewater State University Department of Communication Department of Communication at Bridgewater State University The department offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in communication studies.

The Department of Communication Studies is committed to providing excellent undergraduate programs for students at Bridgewater State University. It provides students with a broadly based liberal arts grounding in history, structure, process, culture, social application and functions of human communication, and with the competencies required for effective communication in the 21st century. It also

supports an integrated model of learning and relaxing the rigid boundaries between academic requirements, professional training and the liberal arts.

We’ve launched a new Facebook group—CommBears Connect—and everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a current student, recent ...
12/12/2025

We’ve launched a new Facebook group—CommBears Connect—and everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a current student, recent grad, or longtime alum, this is an easy, informal space to stay connected beyond graduation.

Use the Facebook group to keep in touch, share opportunities, ask questions, and support one another—job searching or hiring, moving to a new city, finding housing, collaborating on projects, or just catching up with fellow Comm Bears.

CommBears Connect is meant to be informal, friendly, inclusive, and supportive—a place where people look out for each other and keep the Comm Bears community going strong. Join us and stay connected!

🎬 Lights, Camera… ORGANIZE! 🎬Ready to level up from “I have a great film idea” to “I can actually make this happen”? 🤩In...
11/05/2025

🎬 Lights, Camera… ORGANIZE! 🎬

Ready to level up from “I have a great film idea” to “I can actually make this happen”? 🤩
Introducing our brand-new Special Topics: Production Management course — the nuts and bolts behind bringing movies to life! 🛠️✨

If you're serious about video production, this 100% online class is your secret weapon. 🎥💼 Learn how to:

✅ Build production schedules that actually work
✅ Cast talent like a pro 🎭
✅ Navigate permits & locations like Hollywood insiders 🗂️📍
✅ Understand contracts & protect your creative vision ✍🏽📑
✅ Keep your team, budget, and sanity together 😅

This isn’t just theory — it’s the real-world stuff that turns passionate creatives into professional filmmakers. Whether you're dreaming of indie sets or studio lots, you’ll walk out ready to run your own production like a boss. 💪🎞️

📢 Seats are limited — and trust us, future you will thank you for taking this class.
Let’s make movie magic (and spreadsheets)! ✨🗓️

🎟️ Register now & start building the skills that get films finished.
🎬💥

Kudos to our BSU students Allie Hupper and Giovianni Lazare for being selected to pirch at the the Mass Production Coali...
10/24/2025

Kudos to our BSU students Allie Hupper and Giovianni Lazare for being selected to pirch at the the Mass Production Coalition’s Student Media Summit in Boston. And thanks to Profs. Colleen Poplin Kelly and Michele Meek who brought students there—van and all!


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🚀 Hey Comm Students! Looking for an internship? We’ve got FOUR amazing opportunities just for you! 🎉🎯 3 Spring 2026 Inte...
10/22/2025

🚀 Hey Comm Students! Looking for an internship? We’ve got FOUR amazing opportunities just for you! 🎉

🎯 3 Spring 2026 Interns Needed!
Join the Department of Communication team and help run our social media! You’ll create awesome posts, share department highlights, and show off your creative flair. 💡

🎥 1 Spring or Summer 2026 Intern Needed!
Work with a local video production company and gain real experience in video production, PR, and social media management!

Don’t sleep on this chance to level up your skills and build your portfolio! 🌟

👉 Apply and learn more here:
🔗 https://studentbridgew.sharepoint.com/sites/CommunicationStudies/SitePages/Departmental-Internships.aspx

🩸 Something wicked this way comes...This Spring 2026, the Department of Communication invites you to explore the dark si...
10/06/2025

🩸 Something wicked this way comes...
This Spring 2026, the Department of Communication invites you to explore the dark side of storytelling.

💀 "Horror Films" is a brand-new online SYS (Second Year Seminar - Speaking Intensive) that dives into fear, fantasy, and the power of cinematic chills.

From classic monsters to modern nightmares, discover how horror reflects culture, identity, and the human psyche.

🎥 Watch. Think. Scream. Differently.

✨ Enroll if you dare.

🎬 Lights, Camera, Learning! 🎥Students in Dr. Christina Hodel’s () cinematography class took an exciting field trip to BT...
05/10/2025

🎬 Lights, Camera, Learning! 🎥

Students in Dr. Christina Hodel’s () cinematography class took an exciting field trip to BTV—Bridgewater’s local public access TV station—and got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how television and sports broadcasting really work!

From exploring a real soundstage and green screen to checking out professional cameras and even the mobile broadcasting van 🚐📡, students got hands-on insight into the technical and creative sides of the industry.

Public access spaces like BTV are amazing resources that provide students with real-world exposure, access to broadcast-quality equipment, and potential opportunities for internships, collaborations, and community storytelling.

Thinking about studying media and film? Opportunities like this are just one of the many ways our students step out of the classroom and into the field.

🥋💥 That’s a wrap on Think Tank Café—and we went out with a BANG thanks to John “Doomsday” Howard!From powerful self-defe...
05/10/2025

🥋💥 That’s a wrap on Think Tank Café—and we went out with a BANG thanks to John “Doomsday” Howard!

From powerful self-defense moves to even more powerful life lessons, John reminded us that resilience, discipline, and belief in yourself can change everything. Whether you're in the ring or in the classroom, his message hit hard: Stay focused, stay grounded, and never count yourself out.

This event marked the final installment of our Eat, Create, Elevate: Think Tank Café series—a huge THANK YOU to Dr. Melanie McNaughton (.joy.mcnaughton) and Dr. Christina Hodel () for securing the Catalyst Grant and making this incredible lineup of speakers possible. 🙌

From fighters to media changemakers, every guest brought something unique, inspiring, and totally relatable—no matter your major or background. We learned, we laughed, we ate well... and we grew together as a campus community.

Until next time... 💡🍽️

Each Spring, Bridgewater State University proudly celebrates the recipients of the prestigious BSU Awards for Academic E...
05/02/2025

Each Spring, Bridgewater State University proudly celebrates the recipients of the prestigious BSU Awards for Academic Excellence—highly competitive honors that recognize faculty, librarians, and staff for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, scholarship, and social justice.

These awards spotlight the exceptional individuals whose dedication strengthens the intellectual vibrancy of our campus, enriches our academic programs, and directly impacts student success. Their work is not only meaningful—it’s deeply inspiring.

This year, we are thrilled to recognize TWO outstanding faculty members from the Department of Communication:

👏 Dr. Christina Hodel (), recipient of the Class of 1950 Distinguished Faculty Research Award for her published book, "Disney Channel’s Extraordinary Girls."

👏 Dr. Michele Meek (), recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Collaboration to Improve Teaching.

Please join us in congratulating these exceptional scholars and educators on their achievements and their ongoing commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

🎬✨ Breakfast + Behind the Scenes = A Killer ComboEat, Create, Elevate: Think Tank Café #4 was a whole experience yester...
05/01/2025

🎬✨ Breakfast + Behind the Scenes = A Killer Combo

Eat, Create, Elevate: Think Tank Café #4 was a whole experience yesterday! We kicked off the morning with breakfast and badass cinematographer Lynn Weisman ()🎥💡

She brought the 🔥, showing off her lighting setups, broke down how to survive (and thrive) on set, spilled tea on working with egos, and gave us a hands-on demo with C-stands (pro tip: counterbalance = lifesaver 🙌).

Lynn, you lit us up—literally and creatively. THANK YOU for sharing your wisdom, skills, and realness. We learned SO much and had a blast!

✨ One more Café left this Monday—don’t miss it! Stay tuned for details.

🚨 VIBES = IMMACULATE 🚨Think Tank Café #3 was a total hit! Big thanks to media artist Stephanie Houten () for joining us...
05/01/2025

🚨 VIBES = IMMACULATE 🚨

Think Tank Café #3 was a total hit! Big thanks to media artist Stephanie Houten () for joining us and sharing her creative journey while we enjoyed lunch. 🍽️🎨

Getting real and personal in front of a crowd? Kinda our thing. 😏
We left inspired, energized, and ready to make cool stuff happen. 🙌

Shoutout to Dr. Melanie McNaughton (.joy.mcnaughton) + Dr. Christina Hodel () for making this all possible by winning that Catalyst Grant—y’all are legends. 💥🔥

Join us THIS Thursday for the 2025 BSU Video Showcase. (Food and studio tours start at 5:30 p.m. in Moakley; the awards ...
04/29/2025

Join us THIS Thursday for the 2025 BSU Video Showcase. (Food and studio tours start at 5:30 p.m. in Moakley; the awards begin at 6 p.m.) Celebrate the creative work of your COMM classmates!

COMM filmmakers/editors/magic makers -- today's the (final!) day. Your work deserves recognition, so don't miss today's ...
04/24/2025

COMM filmmakers/editors/magic makers -- today's the (final!) day. Your work deserves recognition, so don't miss today's deadline to submit your creative video work for BSU COMM's 2025 Video Showcase. Click the link in the first comment for category and submission details.

And whether you submit or not, plan to join us for the Video Showcase event: 5/1 at 5:30 p.m. in Moakley -- snacks included. 👏 🍿 🥤 😎

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