Communication Arts @ UW-Madison

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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Spinning Earth We're all about understanding how messages shape our world.

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Program	Description	Apply Now!
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. Explore exciting career paths!	Apply Online!
Graduate Program	Join our renowned graduate program to do groundbreaking research in Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies, or Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture. Shape the future of communication research!	Inquire Today!

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Exciting new research opportunities coming soon! Stay tuned!

The Builder 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 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