Department of Film, Communication, and Performing Arts at Clayton State

08/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our new and returning student welcome! It was wonderful getting to know our new students. Huge thank you to all the returning students, student organizations, and faculty who came out to support! A special thank you to and for spending the afternoon with us. Our community is stronger because of all of you. Let's have a great year together!

08/12/2026

Calling all new and returning Film, Communication, and Performing Arts students at Clayton State! Come find out what all the fuss is about at our new and returning student welcome gathering! Meet students and faculty, learn about what the department has to offer, and enjoy snacks, lots of glorious snacks! Hope to see you there!

08/07/2026

Way to go Clayton State coming in the Top 10!

Georgia Tech takes the No. 1 spot over Emory and UGA in Niche’s 2026 ranking of Georgia’s best colleges. Spelman makes the top five, while Morehouse lands surprisingly low at No. 15.

Is Georgia Tech the clear winner, or should Emory or UGA be ranked first? 👇

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Source: Niche, 2026 Best Colleges in Georgia.

07/02/2026

Congratulations, Kayla!

06/09/2026

Grateful for a truly special day at the first ever McDonough Storytellers Film Festival! 🎬

Dr. Bulloch, Professor Acosta, and Professor Jonathan Harris spoke on panels about production and post-production and got to catch up with FCPA alum, Madelena Phan! Even more inspiring was watching our incredible film students step up as volunteers, representing our program with professionalism, creativity, and heart. Events like this remind us that storytelling is not just what we teach—it’s what we build together as a community.

Thank you to the organizers, participants, and everyone who made this inaugural festival such a meaningful success. We’re proud to be part of it and excited for what’s ahead.

06/02/2026

🎶 Join us for the Mu Phi Musicale! 🎶

Experience an inspiring afternoon of music celebrating Mu Phi Epsilon composers. This program features works by Amy Beach and Carrie Jacobs-Bond, alongside beautiful selections by Mabel Daniels and Beatrice MacGowan Scott.

✨ Performed by Clayton State students and alumni, this concert highlights artistry, scholarship, and the rich legacy of Mu Phi Epsilon composers.

📍 Clayton State University, Carnes Hall for Music, Room 157
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 3:00 PM

Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of outstanding music and meaningful discovery.

06/02/2026

With a heavy heart, we must share the news of the passing of Clayton State alumna, Kaitlyn Forrester. Kaitlyn received her BA in Music in 2018, and her Masters in Liberal Studies in 2023. She will be deeply missed by family and friends and all who knew her. Please see information for her memorial service below. Take care, everyone.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 1p.m.
Morningside Presbyterian Church
1411 North Morningside Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30306

05/15/2026

🎬 Just another day in Dr. Bulloch’s Cinematography class—where students don’t just study camera movement, they do it. From dolly shots to car mounts, hands-on learning puts storytelling in motion. This is how future filmmakers get started. 🎥✨

05/14/2026

Stage & Screen alum Anissa Matlock is building a bold, creative career in TV and film in Atlanta. A BA in Theatre grad, Anissa has appeared in James Gunn's "Peacemaker" (Season 2), "Mayfair," and "The Power," while also carving out space as an independent writer and director with a sharp voice in horror and dark comedy.

In her YouTube profile, Anissa shares how her theatre training helped her find her voice, build confidence, and master collaboration—plus real talk on mentorship, character work, hustling after graduation, and her latest co-written/co-directed film "The Hunted," an action thriller with a supernatural twist and a powerful social message.

Her advice? Go all in. Keep learning. Make your own work. Support the arts.

🎥 Watch the full video (link in bio and below) to see how a foundation in theatre can lead to a dynamic, meaningful career.

https://youtu.be/wz71qa3LtLs?si=vocFkpvqgAmY9iEF

05/12/2026

More photos from the South Metro Film Expo!

It was a night of powerful stories and great conversations. 🎥✨

The discussion after the films featured thoughtful and inspiring exchanges with our directors and student composers! Thank you to everyone who came out!

Grateful for a night of cinema and community in beautiful Spivey Hall—where every voice added to the experience. 🎬💬

Thx to for the photos!