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
Nikki Schiefelbein Joins the CAPS Board and Brings Her Writing Flare and Mentorship to Communication Arts Students
The Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board was honored to welcome Nikki Schiefelbein this fall. CAPS members are essential assets to Communication Arts as they volunteer their time and contribute knowledge to department initiatives, teaching, and …
January 12, 2026A Successful Film Festival Run for “The Forest of Dreams”
Since the premiere of Kristyn Dallmann’s 2024 narrative short, “The Forest of Dreams,” at the Communication Arts showcase, she has taken her work to several film festivals and has even secured some awards. Not every …
January 6, 2026Why is she green?
Depictions of the Wicked Witch of the West have evolved over the years. The most notable change: She wasn’t always green.
December 5, 2025- More News
Upcoming Events
- January
- January 24UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsAn Officer and A Spy (J'accuse) | France, Italy | 2019 | DCP | 111 min. | French with English subtitles Director: Roman Polanski7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- January 25UW Cinematheque - At the Chazen: Recent WCFTR AcquisitionsDesperately Seeking Susan | USA | 1985 | 35mm | 104 min. Director: Susan Seidelman2:00 PM, Chazen Museum of Art
- January 29UW Cinematheque - PremieresNirvanna The Band The Show The Movie | Canada | 2025 | DCP | 98 min. Director: Matt Johnson7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- January 30UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsYi Yi | Taiwan, Japan | 2000 | DCP | 173 min. | Mandarin with English subtitles Director: Edward Yang7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- January 31UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsCapricorn One | USA | 1978 | DCP | 124 min. Director: Peter Hyams7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall