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.
Lindsey Cardell
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 …
Get 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, …
The 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.
Kathy Brown Joins the CAPS Board and Brings Expertise in Relationship Building to Communication Arts Students
This fall, the Communication Arts Partners (CAPS) were thrilled to welcome Kathy Brown, who brings to our alumni advisory board expertise in communication, persuasion, and relationship building. As a Director of Broker Alliances at Origami …
“The Most Challenging Argument to Make”: Feelings of Safety in Dark Sky Advocacy
This essay presents dark sky advocacy as an ideal subject for communication scholars, and it also extends research on the role of feeling in the practice and study of environmental communication.
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, …
Nikki 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 …
A 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 …
Why is she green?
Depictions of the Wicked Witch of the West have evolved over the years. The most notable change: She wasn’t always green.