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
Bucky List: Four Ways to Fall in Love with Films
Scrolling through movie night? Start loving what you watch with these tips from a UW film buff.
March 16, 2026Talk Title: ‘S’ Certification and Sex-Education Films in India with Darshana Mini
Between the 1960s-1990s, the Films Division of India (FD) produced a slew of family planning films that aligned with India’s national development goals and advocated for the nuclear family.
March 2, 2026
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, 2026- More News
Upcoming Events
- March
- March 27UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsThe Day of the Dolphin | USA | 1973 | DCP | 104 min. Director: Mike Nichols7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- March 28
- March 28UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsConversation Piece (Gruppo Di Famiglia In Un Interno) | Italy | 1974 | DCP | 121 min. | English and Italian with English subtitles Director: Luchino Visconti4:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- March 28UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsConversation Piece (Gruppo Di Famiglia In Un Interno) | Italy | 1974 | DCP | 121 min. | English and Italian with English subtitles Director: Luchino Visconti7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- March 29