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.
Join Communication Arts
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
How To: Not Get Left on Read
Communication science professor Catalina Toma offers tips for being honest, strategic, and swipe-worthy online.
October 16, 2025Making Assignments More Authentic
You may have heard a college student refer to their experiences outside the classroom as “real life.” How can we dispel the impression that what happens in the classroom is somehow disconnected from students’ lives? How can we make our courses more “real” to students? And how might this infusion of “real life” into the classroom motivate student learning and engagement? Read on for small changes that can make your assignments more authentic and encourage student motivation and learning.
October 15, 2025A global hub for Hollywood history
UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research preserves priceless materials from the entertainment industry.
September 22, 2025- More News
Upcoming Events
- October
- October 30UW Cinematheque - PremieresSEPTEMBER SAYS | Ireland, UK, France | DCP | 2025 | 98 min. Director: Ariane Labed7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- October 31UW Cinematheque - Special PresentationsTHE HITCHER | USA | 1986 | 35mm | 97 min. Director: Robert Harmon7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- November
- November 1UW Cinematheque - Cinema Greats X 2THE GOLD RUSH | USA | 1925 | DCP | 88 min. Director: Charles Chaplin7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- November 3
- November 6UW Cinematheque - PremieresLEFT-HANDED GIRL | Taiwan, France, UK, USA | 2025 | DCP | 108 min. | Mandarin with English subtitles Director: Shih-Ching Tsou7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall


