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
Assistant Professor of Film Dr. Darshana Mini wins the first ICA Byerly Award for Research in Feminist Political Economy of Communication
The Communication Arts Department is so pleased to announce that Assistant Professor of Film Dr. Darshana Sreedhar Mini was awarded the first Byerly Award for Research in Feminist Political Economy of Communication by the Feminist …
March 8, 2023
An Interview with Comm Arts Alumna & Oscar Nominated Documentary Director Debra McClutchy
Communication Arts alums are known for making big strides in the world of media and film – and Debra McClutchy is no exception. In fact, the documentary that she co-directed was recently nominated for an Academy …
March 3, 2023
The Department of Communication Arts honors the legacy of legendary Hollywood producer and UW-Madison alum Walter Mirisch
The Department of Communication Arts is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Walter Mirisch, legendary Hollywood producer and UW-Madison alum, at the age of 101. His impact and influence will continue to resonate …
March 1, 2023- More News
Upcoming Events
- March
- March 31UW Cinematheque - Special PresentationsIt Must Be Heaven | France, Qatar, Germany, Canada, Turkey, Palestine | 2019 | DCP | 97 min. | English, and Arabic, French with English subtitles Director: Elia Suleiman 7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- April
- April 1UW Cinematheque - 2X: John Carpenter, Billy Wilder, Michael Mann, Jackie ChanThief | USA | 1981 | 35mm | 122 min. Director: Michael Mann7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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