UW-Superior Communicating Arts program offers a balance between practice and theory. Students can choose majors and concentrations that prepare them for careers in media, theatre, education, non-profit and private business. Internships and individualized capstone experiences provide students with strong academic backgrounds and practical portfolios to match.

Degrees and Majors

Communicating Arts Major, with concentrations in:

• Communication
• Media Communication
• • Media Studies Track
  • Journalism Track
  • Digital Cinema Track
  • Interactive Media Track
• Theatre

Communication Minors:

• Speech
• Media
• Journalism
• Theatre

Let's talk Communicating Arts

• Programs offer small classes and personal attention.
• Scholarships are available for continuing students who have a major within the Communicating Arts Department.
• Many opportunities to work one-on-one with experienced professional faculty.
• Students gain experience through campus organizations such as Student Life, University Advancement, the Stinger student newspaper, and University Video Production which sponsors an annual showcase of student productions.
• UW-Superior offers a Master of Arts degree program in Communicating Arts with emphasis in speech communication, theatre, and media communication.
• Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center houses two theatres, a scene workshop, a television studio and media lab, and studios of Wisconsin Public Radio station (KUWS 91.3).

What can you do with a degree in Communicating Arts from UW-Superior?

A degree in Communicating Arts opens the door to many different professional career options. Communication is a vital skill, especially in the workplace, and people with excellent communication skills are always in demand. The following are examples of careers related to communication.

• Business Manager
• Diplomatic Host
• Legislative Assistant
• Media production
• Radio/Television broadcasting
• Community Affairs Liaison
• Newspaper reporter or editor
• Theatre technical director
• Film/Video editor or director
• Promotions director
• Student Activities Director
• Actor
• Arts Administrator
• College Recruiter
• Designer for theatre sets, lighting and/or sound
• Nonprofit Organization Director
• Entrepreneur
• Health Services Manager
• Fund Raiser

Student Profile

Jessica Prihoda, Superior WI

Major: Digital Cinema

"Our Digital Cinema program at UW-Superior is very unique. You get to create several short films throughout your college career and even have the opportunity to screen them in front of a live audience. Because of the smaller class sizes, you get access to professional equipment and facilities without much competition. In addition, you also get to work closely with an incredibly talented and knowledgeable group of professors and other students as you all help one another in the difficult, yet rewarding process of making short films."