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.
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
Communication Arts 2026 Graduation
The Communication Arts Department will host a graduation ceremony for graduating seniors and PhD recipients on Thursday, May 7 from 2:00 – 4:00pm at Gordon Dining and Event Center, 770 W. Dayton St. on the …
February 26, 2026Get the First Look: Wisconsin Film Festival Previews 2026 Lineup at Flix Brewhouse Madison
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Film Festival invites film lovers to get a jump on the most anticipated film event of the year with an exclusive First Look at the Fest on Wednesday, March 4, …
February 26, 2026The Room Where it Happens
Not all aspiring screenwriters can go to Hollywood. Luckily for UW–Madison, Communication Arts alum Jason Rothenberg (’89) is bringing the Hollywood TV Writer’s Room to them.
February 9, 2026- More News
Upcoming Events
- February
- February 26UW Cinematheque - PremieresFiume O Morte! | Croatia, Italy, Slovenia | 2025 | 112 min. | Croatian and Italian with English subtitles Director: Igor Bezinović7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 27
- February 27UW Cinematheque - Owen Kline Presents!Funny Pages | USA | 2022 | 35mm | 85 min. Director: Owen Kline7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 28UW Cinematheque - Owen Kline Presents!The Fool Killer | USA | 1965 | 16mm | 100 min. Director: Servando Gonzalez12:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 28UW Cinematheque - Owen Kline Presents!The Seven Little Foys | USA | 1956 | 35mm | 95 min. Director: Melville Shavelson2:30 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall