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
Learning Advanced Screenwriting from New Communication Arts Instructor Craig Erpelding
The Communication Arts advanced production course “CA609: Advanced Screenwriting” engrosses students in the art of screenwriting for feature films. Over a semester, students are tasked with writing a 70-90-page screenplay while focusing on character and …
February 18, 2025Wisconsin Film Festival Announces Exclusive “First Look” Preview Event at Flix Brewhouse Madison
Film enthusiasts will get an early glimpse into the highly anticipated 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival at an exclusive First Look at the Fest event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 PM at Flix Brewhouse …
February 13, 2025Welcoming Dru Korab to the CAPS Board
The Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board was delighted to welcome Dru Korab (BA’06) to the committee this past fall. CAPS members volunteer their time and knowledge to support the Department’s teaching, research, and outreach activities. …
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Upcoming Events
- February
- February 20UW Cinematheque - Madison Premieres!On Becoming a Guinea Fowl | Zambia, UK, Ireland | 2024 | DCP | 99 min. | Bemba with English subtitles Director: Rungano Nyoni7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 21UW Cinematheque - Claudine, Coffy, and Cleo: Three Landmark PerformancesCoffy | USA | 1973 | DCP | 90 min. Director: Jack Hill7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 22UW Cinematheque - Two From AngolaAir Conditioner | Angola | 2020 | DCP | 73 min. | Portuguese with English subtitles Director: Fradique7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 27UW Cinematheque - Madison Premieres!Universal Language | Canada | 2024 | DCP | 89 min. | Farsi & French with English subtitles Director: Matthew Rankin7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- February 28UW Cinematheque - Claudine, Coffy, and Cleo: Three Landmark PerformancesCleopatra Jones | USA | 1973 | 35mm | 89 min. Director: Jack Starrett7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall