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
CAPS Welcomes Thomas Kane Back to the Board
Thomas Kane (BA’87) made an exciting return to the Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board in Fall 2024. Kane started volunteering with CAPS 15 years ago when the board was just forming to support the department’s …
March 13, 2025Does Technology Interfere in Our Love Stories?
In Catalina Toma’s research, one thing is obvious: Technology plays an important role in people’s romantic relationships. Her findings look into the nuances of when this is a good or bad thing.
March 10, 2025Learning 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, 2025- More News
Upcoming Events
- April
- April 5Collections Viewing: David Lynch’s PrintsTandem Talks Lecture Series4:00 PM, Print Study Room, Chazen Museum of Art
- April 11UW Cinematheque - The Best of Il Cinema RitrovatoThe Umbrellas of Cherbourg | France | 1964 | DCP | 92 min. | French with English subtitles Director: Jacques Demy7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- April 12UW Cinematheque - The Best of Il Cinema RitrovatoAct of Violence | USA | 1948 | DCP | 82 min. Director: Fred Zinnemann7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- April 18UW Cinematheque - The Best of Il Cinema RitrovatoAmadeus | USA | 1984 | 35mm | 158 min. Director: Milos Forman7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- April 19UW Cinematheque - The Best of Il Cinema RitrovatoBona | Philippines | 1980 | DCP | 86 min. | Tagalog with English subtitles Director: Lino Brocka7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall