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
Meeting 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, 2026Nikki Schiefelbein Joins the CAPS Board and Brings Her Writing Flare and Mentorship to Communication Arts Students
The Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) board was honored to welcome Nikki Schiefelbein this fall. CAPS members are essential assets to Communication Arts as they volunteer their time and contribute knowledge to department initiatives, teaching, and …
January 12, 2026A Successful Film Festival Run for “The Forest of Dreams”
Since the premiere of Kristyn Dallmann’s 2024 narrative short, “The Forest of Dreams,” at the Communication Arts showcase, she has taken her work to several film festivals and has even secured some awards. Not every …
January 6, 2026- More News
Upcoming Events
- January
- January 29UW Cinematheque - PremieresNirvanna The Band The Show The Movie | Canada | 2025 | DCP | 98 min. Director: Matt Johnson7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- January 30UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsYi Yi | Taiwan, Japan | 2000 | DCP | 173 min. | Mandarin with English subtitles Director: Edward Yang7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- January 31UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsCapricorn One | USA | 1978 | DCP | 124 min. Director: Peter Hyams7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- 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