Communication Arts at UW–Madison
Explore the production and consumption of communication in all 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
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She documented her Duke PA school journey for nearly 2 years. Then the internet started asking questions.
Duke says it has no record of influencer and reality show participant Angel Murdock ever attending its PA program. Experts say social media can make a false identity easier to build —…
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The hypervisibilization of girls of color in Disney’s performative wokeness: a cultural analysis of Disney corporate communication
Disney has walked a tightrope in its public relationship to “wokeness,” amplifying and scaling back commitments to diversity and inclusion, most recently through the removal of its “Reimagine Tomorrow” program.
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The long afterlife of QAnon conspiracy theories haunting American politics
On Election Day in 2024, as voters cast their ballots, Elon Musk posted a campaign music video supporting Donald Trump’s bid for president.
Upcoming Events
September
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September 12UW Cinematheque – New Restorations and Special PresentationsBell, Book and Candle | USA | 1958 | DCP | 103 min. Director: Richard Quine7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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September 16
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September 17
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September 17UW Cinematheque – PremieresThe Misconceived | USA | 35mm | 2026 | 88 min. Director: James N. Kienitz Wilkins7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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September 18UW Cinematheque – New Restorations and Special PresentationsBellissima | Italy | 1951 | DCP | 115 mins. | Italian with English subtitles Director: Luchino Visconti7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall