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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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Meet Dean Bliss
Dean Bliss has a dynamic vision for the future of arts and education and a wealth of experience having worked as both an educator and artist. She works with faculty and staff to create a mission and vision for CAM aligned with CU Denver’s goal of becoming an equity-serving intuition.
FROM THE CAM NEWSROOM
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CAM Connections in the Big Apple
Jul 20, 2026 byRepresentatives from the College of Arts & Media (CAM) went on the road last week to host an Alumni Gathering in New York City. The day began with an art history presentation by Dr. Maria Elena Buszek, professor and program director of Art History, followed by a group visit to the Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA) and a social gathering at The Half Pint. Throughout the day, 20 alumni spanning different graduation years and disciplines participated.Full story -
Creativity and Scholarship on Display: CAM Students Present at RaCAS
Apr 30, 2026 byAt CU Denver's 29th annual Research and Creative Activities Symposium, several CAM students shared the creative and scholarly work they've engaged in. Spanning film, art history, sculpture, digital design, and recording arts, the presentations highlighted the arts-centric scholarly work happening in CAM.Full story -
Meet Syrena Hjelmgren: Future Agent to Rock StarsOpens in a new window
Apr 28, 2026(CU Denver News) Syrena Hjelmgren arrived in Denver in fall 2023 with a dream: She wanted to work in the music industry. She also knew she didn’t want to be the person performing on stage. She got a sneak peek of what her future career could look like through opportunities like helping behind the scenes at two national music festivals and attending the official Grammys afterparty—all thanks to her CU Denver education.Opens in a new window Full story -
Designing Against Deception: Darija Medić’s Work on Ethical User Experience
Apr 15, 2026 byWhen an app makes you feel “othered” or pressured into doing something you wouldn’t have done on your own, that is known as deceptive or dark pattern design, and this manipulative practice affects us more often than we realize. CAM Associate Professor Darija Medić's work seeks to expose and counter these deceptive practices.Full story -
Graphic design schools are teaching tech, but are they teaching taste?Opens in a new window
Apr 15, 2026(It's Nice That) - Is design best taught as a trade, an art, or perhaps a combination of both? CAM alum Kathy Pham explores different approaches to teaching design, from studio-based models to liberal arts and public university programs. Drawing from her own experience as a graduate of CAM's digital design program, she reflects on the value of interdisciplinary learning.Opens in a new window Full story