Communication Arts at UW–Madison
Welcome to the home of communication studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We teach the production and consumption of communication in its diverse forms.
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Undergraduate Program
Be a part of one of the most popular majors in the College of Letters and Science at one of the top public universities in the country. Focus your studies on either Communication Science and Rhetoric, or Radio, Television, and Film.
Graduate Program
Join our renowned graduate program to do groundbreaking research in Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies, or Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture.
Latest News
Learning Advanced Screenwriting from New Communication Arts Instructor Craig Erpelding
The Communication Arts advanced production course “CA609: Advanced Screenwriting” engrosses students in the art of screenwriting for feature films. Over a semester, students are tasked with writing a 70-90-page screenplay while focusing on character and …
February 18, 2025Wisconsin Film Festival Announces Exclusive “First Look” Preview Event at Flix Brewhouse Madison
Film enthusiasts will get an early glimpse into the highly anticipated 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival at an exclusive First Look at the Fest event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 PM at Flix Brewhouse …
February 13, 2025Welcoming Dru Korab to the CAPS Board
The Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board was delighted to welcome Dru Korab (BA’06) to the committee this past fall. CAPS members volunteer their time and knowledge to support the Department’s teaching, research, and outreach activities. …
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Upcoming Events
- March
- March 6UW Cinematheque - Madison Premieres!Eat the Night | France | 2024 | DCP | 107 min. | French with English subtitles Director: Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- March 7UW Cinematheque - Special PresentationsSword of Granada 3-D | Mexico | 1953 | DCP | 87 min. | Spanish with English subtitles Director: Carlos Véjar, Edward Dein7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- March 8UW Cinematheque - Sam Peckinpah CentennialThe Wild Bunch | USA | 1969 | DCP | 144 min. Director: Sam Peckinpah7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- March 9UW Cinematheque - At the Chazen: Treasures from the WCFTRThe Apple | Iran | 1998 | 35mm | 86 min. | Farsi with English subtitles Director: Samira Makhmalbaf2:00 PM, Chazen Museum of Art
- March 13UW Cinematheque - Madison Premieres!Theater of Thought | USA | 2022 | DCP | 108 min. Director: Werner Herzog7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall