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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New Research on How Talking to Chatbots Impacts Loneliness
Catalina Toma’s latest research shows that AI chatbots mirror and amplify the emotions of the lonely young adults who talk to them.
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Fascism mixed into cringey online content is easy to mock – but no less dangerous
Against the backdrop of an unpopular war in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on July 15, 2026, that the Pentagon would begin testing male service members 30 and older for…
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Tales from Telluride
For over a decade, generous support from the Hamel family allowed Communication Arts to send a professor and a small group of graduate students to the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado. This…
Upcoming Events
November
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November 5UW Cinematheque – PremieresClub Kid | USA | 2026 | DCP | 122 min. Director: Jordan Firstman7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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November 6UW Cinematheque – New Restorations and Special PresentationsLet There Be Light | USA | 1946 | DCP | 58 min. Director: John Huston6:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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November 6UW Cinematheque – New Restorations and Special PresentationsBright Victory | USA | 1951 | 35mm | 97 min. Director: Mark Robson7:15 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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November 7UW Cinematheque – New Restorations and Special PresentationsJosie and the Pussycats | USA | 2001 | 35mm | 98 min. Director: Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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November 12UW Cinematheque – PremieresThe Debut | USA | 2026 | DCP | 105 min. Director: Jesse Eisenberg7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall