Communication Arts

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Welcome to the home of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

We teach the production and consumption of communication in its diverse forms. Dive into a world of media, rhetoric, and film!

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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.

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Graduate Program

Join our renowned graduate program to do groundbreaking research in Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies, or Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture.

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As she heads into retirement, Sue Zaeske reflects on a career expanding the scope of the College of Letters & Science.

September 22, 2025

Searching for Answers on “Forever Chemicals”

UW–Madison study reveals what people want to know about PFAS in drinking water and how insights can guide better public health communication.

September 16, 2025

Advancing Digital Studies with New Faculty Professor Matthew Hannah

As the digital world expands, Communication Arts is building a team of scholars whose research and teaching can propel the field forward. We are honored to have Matthew Hannah join our department as faculty in …

September 16, 2025

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September

September 25 UW Cinematheque - Premieres
DREAMS (DRØMMER) | Norway | DCP | 2024 | 110 min. | Norwegian with English subtitles
Director: Dag Johan Haugerud
7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
September 26 UW Cinematheque - Special Presentations
DONNIE DARKO | USA | 2001 | 35mm | 113 min.
Director: Richard Kelly
7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
September 27 UW Cinematheque - Special Presentations
ONE SECOND | China | 2020 | DCP | 104 min. | Mandarin with English subtitles
Director: Zhang Yimou
7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
September 28 UW Cinematheque - Special Presentations
THE ITALIAN STRAW HAT | France | 1928 | DCP | 110 min. | French with English subtitles
Director: René Clair
2:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall

October

October 2 UW Cinematheque - Premieres
VIDEOHEAVEN | USA | DCP | 2025 | 173 min.
Director: Alex Ross Perry
7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall

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