News & Events

01/23/2020

FTDM Launches New Film Series

TCU’s Department of Film, Television and Digital Media (FTDM) is...

01/23/2020

FTDM Students Produce Documentary Film

By Jenni Royston, News and Media Studies major, Class of...

12/11/2019

Thomason Retiring After 35 Years at TCU

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 Tommy...

12/06/2019

Putnam Announces Retirement

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 Michael...

12/05/2019

Schieffer College Donors Make a Difference on TCU Gives Day

In November, we celebrated another successful TCU Gives Day. A...

11/22/2019

Alumna Hosts Schieffer College Students at JPMorgan Chase Headquarters

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 TCU...

11/18/2019

TCU Strategic Communication Students Participate in Challenge for Emerging Leaders

Four seniors from TCU’s Department of Strategic Communication participated...

11/18/2019

Journalism Students Visit NBCDFW Newsroom

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 Some...

11/15/2019

MHMR Foundation Hires Roxo For Rebranding Services

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020...

11/08/2019

Strat Comm Major Uses Skills Learned in Class to Grow His Nonprofit

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 ...

10/24/2019

Pulitzer Student Fellow Reflects on Her Experience Abroad

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 Mariana...

10/15/2019

Strategic Communication Major Publishes Third Children’s Book

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 Liv...

10/10/2019

Department to Host Immigration Discussion Oct. 23

Immigration is an issue that has drawn more heat than...

10/07/2019

Associate Professor Earns Best Research Paper Award

Jong-Hyuok Jung, an associate professor of strategic communication, received the...

10/01/2019

Student Spotlight: Macy Thompson

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 From...

10/01/2019

KTCU Seeks Student Volunteers

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 KTCU-FM...

09/30/2019

Students Encouraged to Celebrate National News Engagement Day

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 October...

09/16/2019

Associate Professor George Receives Fulbright Fellowship

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 Dr....

09/11/2019

Roxo Designs “Forte Awards” for Fort Worth Chamber

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020...

09/06/2019

TCU Classic Film Series Kicks Off This Fall

The annual TCU Classic Film Series kicks off this fall...

09/04/2019

Associate Professor Named 2019 Tankard Award Finalist

Melita M. Garza, associate professor of Journalism, was named one...

08/30/2019

Application Now Open for COMM and STCO Study Abroad Trip

By Desaray Hickombottom, Communication Studies major, Class of 2020 Schieffer...

08/27/2019

20 students graduate from the Certified Public Communicator® Program at TCU

Twenty professionals from across Texas and the nation graduated this...

08/26/2019

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart is honored to be the recipient...

08/13/2019

Student Places Second in National Poster Contest

Jessica Spencer, a senior strategic communication major, placed second in...

06/03/2019

Students Recognized for Distinguished Work in Journalism

The Journalism Department wrapped up the spring semester by celebrating...

05/08/2019

Celebration Planned For New Graduates and Their Families

On Friday, May 11, 2019 at 5 p.m., the Bob...

04/17/2019

Schieffer College Celebrates Student Creativity and Research

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of...

04/15/2019

Comm Studies Class Hosts Food & Culture Conversation Day

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of 2019...

04/08/2019

Workshop Highlights Drone Journalism Technology

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of 2019...

04/05/2019

Schieffer College Relaunches its Social Media Channels

Perhaps you’ve seen our posts on your newsfeed recently....

04/02/2019

The Past and Future of Immigration Event

The Department of Journalism, along with the Mexico Center...

03/27/2019

Mission Possible: Drone Journalism Workshop

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of...

03/11/2019

Schieffer College Special: Classic Film Series

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of 2019...

03/11/2019

FTDM Co-Sponsors “The Handmaid’s Tale” Screenwriter Visit

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of 2019...

02/20/2019

Scholarship Students “Thank-It-Forward”

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of 2019...

02/19/2019

Alumnus Spotlight: Lance Montgomery

We caught up with Lance Montgomery, a 2017 alumnus...

02/15/2019

Students prepare for Texas’ oldest and most prestigious oratorical contest

By Christina Ligi, News and Media Studies major, Class of 2019...

01/31/2019

Spring 2019 Classic Film Series

Hosted by Dr. Joan McGettigan, the Spring Class Film Series...

01/23/2019

Professor to Speak on Media’s Role in Human Trafficking Prevention

The annual Jim Wright Symposium this year will promote cross-disciplinary...

01/22/2019

Schieffer Series Brings Together Experts in Nation’s Capital

Our College’s namesake, Bob Schieffer, moderates monthly panel discussions with senior...

12/14/2018

Students Explore Complex Definitions of Family in Communication Studies Course

As students head home for the holidays, they will likely...

11/19/2018

FTDM Professor Releases New Book

A new book titled “International Film Festivals: Contemporary Cultures and...

11/15/2018

Communication Studies Professor Wins Early Career Award

Dr. Qinghua “Candy” Yang, an assistant professor in the Department...

11/14/2018

Communication Studies Professor Wins Early Career Award

Dr. Qinghua “Candy” Yang, an assistant professor in the Department...

10/31/2018

Bob Schieffer College of Communication celebrates five-year naming anniversary

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the naming of...

08/23/2018

FTDM Launches New Major in Cinema and Media Studies

Sometimes it’s more fun to learn about movies and TV shows...

02/22/2017

Gorvetzian Family Fund in Communication Studies

This year, the Bob Schieffer College of Communication proudly presents...

12/13/2016

Success for ’93 Graduate and BOV Member, Krys Boyd

Krys Boyd graduated from the then Radio, TV, Film department...

11/16/2016

FTDM Professor Tricia Jenkins Lectures on the CIA in Hollywood

FTDM associate professor Tricia Jenkins delivered a public lecture in...

10/29/2016

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Analyzes Ethnicity in 1950s TV

FTDM professor Kylo-Patrick Hart’s article “Minimizing Ethnicity in 1950s Television:...

10/13/2016

New Article by Dr. Ledbetter and Shawn Redd

Dr. Andrew Ledbetter and 2012 Master of Science graduate, Shawn...

10/08/2016

FTDM to Host Queer Media in the 21st Century Conference

The Queer Media in the 21st Century Conference will take...

10/08/2016

Screenwriter Norman Steinberg Meets with FTDM Students

Norman Steinberg, co-writer of such iconic screenplays as Blazing Saddles...

09/17/2016

September 21 Film Screening of "Ixcanul" (2015, directed by Jayro Bustamante)

This semester, students in FTDM associate professor Tricia Jenkins’ Film...

08/29/2016

FTDM Professor Joan McGettigan to Introduce Espionage Film Series at The Modern

From September 1-4, 2016, FTDM associate professor Joan McGettigan will...

06/06/2016

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Explores Queer TV in New Book

FTDM professor Kylo-Patrick Hart’s new book, the edited collection Queer...

05/04/2016

FTDM Congratulates Screenwriter Rebecca Semik

FTDM congratulates Rebecca Semik (FTDM alum, ’14), who received the...

05/01/2016

FTDM Hosts Test Screening of the Film "A Bad Idea Gone Wrong"

On Thursday, April 21, 2016, FTDM hosted a test screening...

04/30/2016

FTDM Students Learn about Big Data

Gwen Burgess Throckmorton (RTVF alum, ‘97), Head of Industry for the...

04/15/2016

FTDM Students Participate in Exploring Careers in Media Conference

FTDM students received invaluable career advice at the Exploring Careers...

04/14/2016

Actress Jeanine Bartel Meets with FTDM Students

Jeanine Bartel (TCU ’98) visited with FTDM students March 29-30,...

03/22/2016

Honors Student Wins Battle of the Flowers

Last month John Biebighauser and Stephanie Milligan competed in the Battle...

02/09/2016

FTDM Professor R. Colin Tait Explores “The Simpsons” as a Transmedia Franchise

FTDM assistant professor R. Colin Tait’s article “The Simpsons as...

01/30/2016

FTDM Professor R. Colin Tait Analyzes Screwball Comedy and "Step Brothers"

FTDM assistant professor R. Colin Tait’s article “The Screwball Bromance:...

11/21/2015

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart’s New Academic Journal Debuts

The inaugural issue of Queer Studies in Media & Popular...

10/21/2015

FTDM to Host Reexamining the 1960s Conference

The Reexamining the 1960s: Media, Politics, Culture Conference will take...

09/05/2015

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Explores Celebrity Culture in New Book

FTDM professor Kylo-Patrick Hart’s new book, the edited collection Living...

08/28/2015

FTDM Professor Joan McGettigan to Introduce Three Orson Welles Films at the Modern

FTDM associate professor Joan McGettigan will introduce three films —...

07/10/2015

FTDM Professor Tricia Jenkins Interviewed on Australian Radio

In late June 2015, FTDM associate professor Tricia Jenkins visited...

06/30/2015

Summer 2015 FTDM in London Program Wraps Up; Planning Begins for Rome 2016

This summer’s FTDM in London Program concluded officially with a...

05/06/2015

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Explores Bullying in Popular Culture

FTDM professor Kylo-Patrick Hart’s chapter “Queerness and Bullying in Popular...

04/25/2015

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Analyzes Supernatural Communication Devices

FTDM professor Kylo-Patrick Hart’s article “Supernatural Potentialities and Household Technologies: Communication...

04/23/2015

FTDM Hosts "Friday Night Lights" Screening and Reunion Event

The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media hosted its...

04/23/2015

Ride TV CEO Meets with FTDM Students

Ride TV CEO Michael Fletcher met with FTDM students on...

03/31/2015

FTDM to Co-Host April 8 Screening of "The Homestretch"

On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 6 p.m., the Department...

03/30/2015

Exhibit of Original Posters of Beloved Musicals on Display in April

In conjunction with Theatre TCU’s production of Guys and Dolls at the...

02/18/2015

"Boyhood" Casting Director Beth Sepko Visits FTDM

On February 10, 2015, casting director Beth Sepko met with...

01/17/2015

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Launches New Academic Journal

FTDM professor Kylo-Patrick Hart is the founding co-editor (with Bruce...

01/17/2015

FTDM Professor Joel Timmer Appointed Editor of Law Journal

FTDM associate professor Joel Timmer has been appointed editor of...

11/20/2014

FTDM Undergraduates Present at Media Conference

Ten TCU undergraduates who are majoring or minoring in offerings...

11/20/2014

FTDM Professor R. Colin Tait Examines Collaborative Authorship of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro

FTDM assistant professor R. Colin Tait’s chapter “When Marty Met...

10/22/2014

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Explores Age-Different Relationships in Film

FTDM professor Kylo-Patrick Hart’s chapter “Looking at Complicated Desires: Gay...

10/08/2014

FTDM to Host Analyzing the 1950s Conference on November 15

The Analyzing the 1950s: Media, Politics, Culture Conference will take...

10/08/2014

Award-Winning Documentarian Michele Mitchell to Visit FTDM

Michele Mitchell, the award-winning producer and director of the acclaimed...

08/22/2014

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Guest Edits "The Communication Review"

“Alternative Visions in Media,” a special issue of the academic...

08/22/2014

FTDM Professor R. Colin Tait Analyzes Absurd Masculinity in Will Ferrell’s Films

“Absurd Masculinity: Will Ferrell’s Time-Bending Comic Persona,” an article by...

08/19/2014

FTDM Study Abroad Students Meet Director Peter Weir in Australia

  Recently, TCU students had the privilege of talking to...

08/19/2014

FTDM Professor Joan McGettigan to Introduce Hitchcock Film at the Modern

Associate professor Joan McGettigan will introduce Alfred Hitchcock’s 1929 film...

05/22/2014

FTDM Now Accepting Presentation Proposals for This Fall's 1950s Conference

TCU’s Department of Film, Television and Digital Media will be...

05/22/2014

Professor Greg Mansur wins teaching award and becomes Adobe Campus Leader

Associate Professor of Professional Practice Greg Mansur was recently invited...

Events

Featured News

Jan 23, 2020

FTDM Launches New Film Series

Jan 23, 2020

FTDM Students Produce Documentary Film

Dec 11, 2019

Thomason Retiring After 35 Years at TCU

Dec 06, 2019

Putnam Announces Retirement

Nov 22, 2019

Alumna Hosts Schieffer College Students at JPMorgan Chase Headquarters

Nov 18, 2019

TCU Strategic Communication Students Participate in Challenge for Emerging Leaders

Nov 18, 2019

Journalism Students Visit NBCDFW Newsroom

Nov 15, 2019

MHMR Foundation Hires Roxo For Rebranding Services

Nov 08, 2019

Strat Comm Major Uses Skills Learned in Class to Grow His Nonprofit

Oct 24, 2019

Pulitzer Student Fellow Reflects on Her Experience Abroad

Oct 15, 2019

Strategic Communication Major Publishes Third Children’s Book

Oct 10, 2019

Department to Host Immigration Discussion Oct. 23

Oct 07, 2019

Associate Professor Earns Best Research Paper Award

Oct 01, 2019

Student Spotlight: Macy Thompson

Oct 01, 2019

KTCU Seeks Student Volunteers

Sep 30, 2019

Students Encouraged to Celebrate National News Engagement Day

Sep 16, 2019

Associate Professor George Receives Fulbright Fellowship

Sep 11, 2019

Roxo Designs “Forte Awards” for Fort Worth Chamber

Sep 06, 2019

TCU Classic Film Series Kicks Off This Fall

Sep 04, 2019

Associate Professor Named 2019 Tankard Award Finalist

Aug 30, 2019

Application Now Open for COMM and STCO Study Abroad Trip

Aug 27, 2019

20 students graduate from the Certified Public Communicator® Program at TCU

Aug 26, 2019

FTDM Professor Kylo-Patrick Hart Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Aug 13, 2019

Student Places Second in National Poster Contest

Jun 17, 2019

Schieffer Student-Author Invited to Read Books at Drake University

Jun 03, 2019

Students Recognized for Distinguished Work in Journalism

May 08, 2019

Celebration Planned For New Graduates and Their Families

Apr 17, 2019

Schieffer College Celebrates Student Creativity and Research

Apr 15, 2019

Comm Studies Class Hosts Food & Culture Conversation Day

Apr 11, 2019

TCU Team Places Third at NSAC Competition

Apr 08, 2019

Workshop Highlights Drone Journalism Technology

Apr 05, 2019

Schieffer College Relaunches its Social Media Channels

Apr 01, 2019

Alumna Paints Tribute to TCU’s First African-American Faculty Member

Mar 28, 2019

Registration Open for 2020 Certified Public Communicator™ Program Cohort

Mar 27, 2019

Mission Possible: Drone Journalism Workshop

Mar 22, 2019

Pulitzer Center and Journalism Department’s Annual Symposium

Feb 20, 2019

Scholarship Students “Thank-It-Forward”

Feb 19, 2019

Alumnus Spotlight: Lance Montgomery

Feb 15, 2019