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
Washington DC’s physical appearance has long been a battleground for competing national ideals and presidential visions
Debates over what visitors will see and experience in the nation’s capital city have taken center stage as Americans prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
July 6, 2026Recursive Synergy: Latinx Digital Audiences and the Expansion of Production Studies
This article expands production studies by centering audiences, specifically Latinx audiences, as critical agents within media production ecosystems.
July 6, 2026Peter Sengstock Honored with an L&S Mid-Career Achievement Award
It is unlikely the College of Letters and Science has a more dedicated, knowledgeable, proactive, and savvy problem solver than Peter Sengstock in its midst. Since 2007, Sengstock has excelled in creating and maintaining the …
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Upcoming Events
- October
- October 18UW Cinematheque - At the Chazen: The Spirit of ZeitgeistZeitgeist Shorts | 16mm/35mm| 100 min.2:00 PM, Chazen Museum of Art
- October 22UW Cinematheque - PremieresOnce Upon a Time in Harlem | USA | 2026 | DCP| 100 mins. Director: David Greaves7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- October 23UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsThe Taste of Tea | Japan | 2004 | DCP | 143 min. | Japanese with English subtitles Director: Katsuhito Ishii7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- October 24UW Cinematheque - New Restorations and Special PresentationsAfter Dark, My Sweet | USA | 1990 | 35mm | 114 mins. Director: James Foley7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
- October 29UW Cinematheque - PremieresSoul Patrol | USA | 2026 | DCP| 100 mins. Director: J.M. Harper7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall