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WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF
ARTS & MEDIA
The College of Arts & Media is the only college leveraging the influence of CU Denver in the heart of Denver’s thriving arts industry to produce
graduates who are ready to inspire, lead, and create. CAM offers top-ranked degrees and programs in Film & Television, Media Forensics, Music & Entertainment, and Visual Arts.
TURN WHAT YOU LOVE INTO WHAT YOU DO.
Film & Television
Film & Television at CU Denver is where your passion becomes the opportunity to write the script, edit the film, hold the camera, and tell your story. With leading industry professionals, you’ll work on a variety of projects—including short films, web series’, documentaries, digital effects, and TV studio production.
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Music & Entertainment Industry Studies
You know the right sound when you hear it. You know it’s a hit when you mix it. You know the music and entertainment industry is for you, and we know how to turn that passion into a career. MEIS offers four unique programs with a contemporary and commercial focus.
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Visual Arts
In Visual Arts, the city becomes our canvas, industry leaders become professors, and a passion becomes a profession. Students have access to state-of-the art digital labs, sculpture studios, industrial equipment and darkrooms, uniting the ability to create with the means to succeed.
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National Center for Media Forensics
Facts lie right in front of us like puzzle pieces waiting to be put together. The NCMF provides world class programs and a Master of Science in Media Forensics degree dedicated to the scientific study and research of the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of digital evidence.
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CAM's Residential Creative Community
City Heights is home to the CAM Residential Creative Community, a special residential space for College of Arts & Media (CAM) students to live in a supportive environment of artists, filmmakers, musicians, and scholars.
Five Questions for the CAM Community
CAM students, alumni, faculty, and staff are a community full of ambitious ideas, future-focused solutions, and creative thoughts. Get to know more about these artists, scholars, and leaders!
CAM Events
The College of Arts & Media is a vibrant and active community! Whether you are current student, prospective student, alumni, or community member, we are excited to have you join our CAM happenings.
CAM's New Dean: Meet Lucinda Bliss
Dean Bliss brings a dynamic vision for the
future of arts and education and a wealth of experience from
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she served as
associate provost and dean of graduate, professional, and continuing
education.
FROM THE CAM NEWSROOM
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Get to Know Lynn Mandziuk
Oct 30, 2024 byVisual Arts Instructor Lynn Mandziuk’s creative work defies categorization. Her art, inspired by her multi-cultural background and a love for the outdoors, encompasses a wide array of mediums—including visual art, music, animation, design, writing, and photography.Full story -
CU Denver Named Top Music Business School by Billboard for Fifth Year in a Row
Oct 28, 2024 byCU Denver’s College of Arts & Media (CAM) is celebrating its fifth consecutive year being named one of the best schools to study music business by Billboard. The recognition highlights CU Denver’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for impactful careers in the evolving music industry.Full story -
Celebrating the in Betweenness of Punk Art History: A Conversation with Maria BuszekOpens in a new window
Oct 24, 2024CAM Art Historian Maria Elena Buszek was recently interviewed by communication scholar Daniel Makagon for his "Seeing the Scene" series in the iconic punk magazine Razorcake. In the conversation, Maria dives into topics such as punk creativity, feminism, history, and her journey toward writing a "punk art history."Opens in a new window Full story -
Santa Fe film festival organizers say growing event brings standout lineup in 16th yearOpens in a new window
Oct 14, 2024(Santa Fe New Mexican)— CU Denver Film & Television student Malakye Tsosie's short documentary Woven Together is featured in the standout lineup of the 16th Santa Fe International Film Festival, which continues to grow in prominence with its diverse selection of films.Opens in a new window Full story -
From The Met: Artist Interview with Tenzing Rigdol '05
Oct 8, 2024(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)—Watch an interview with prolific Tibetan artist and alum, Tenzing Rigdol.Full story