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
Kathy Brown Joins the CAPS Board and Brings Expertise in Relationship Building to Communication Arts Students
This fall, the Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) were thrilled to welcome Kathy Brown, who brings to our alumni advisory board expertise in communication, persuasion, and relationship building. As a Director of Broker Alliances at Origami …
February 3, 2026“The Most Challenging Argument to Make”: Feelings of Safety in Dark Sky Advocacy
This essay presents dark sky advocacy as an ideal subject for communication scholars, and it also extends research on the role of feeling in the practice and study of environmental communication.
February 2, 2026Meeting the Demand for More Horror
What is horror, and why do we like it? This is the central question of a newer Communication Arts course, “Horror Films,” led by Ph.D. candidate Sarah Mae Fleming. Whether it’s a classic jump scare, …
January 26, 2026- More News
Upcoming Events
- February
- February 5UW Cinematheque - PremieresResurrection | China, France | 2025 | DCP | 160 min. | Mandarin with English subtitles Director: Bi Gan7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 6UW Cinematheque - LACIS Film Series 2026Prisoneros De La Tierra | Argentina | 1939 | DCP | 86 min. | Spanish with English subtitles Director: Mario Soffici7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 7UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsRollercoaster | USA | 1977 | DCP | 119 min. Director: James Goldstone7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 12UW Cinematheque - PremieresA Useful Ghost | Thailand, France, Singapore, Germany | 2025 | DCP | 130 min. | Thai with English subtitles Director: Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 13UW Cinematheque - LACIS Film Series 2026Confessions of a Congressman | Spain | 1978 | DCP | 107 min. | Spanish with English subtitles Director: Eloy de la Iglesia7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall