Get to Know Anaïs Ornelas
by Aug 25, 2022Anaïs Ornelas believes image literacy “has become essential to the understanding of the world” and is committed to helping her students navigate the images they see in film, television, and other sources.
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Housekeeping: An Exhibition at Emmanuel Art Gallery with Sculptor and CU Denver Professor Rian Kerrane
Nov 13, 2024 byThe Emmanuel Art Gallery at CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media (CAM) presents Housekeeping, a solo exhibition by Irish sculptor and CU Denver Art Practices Professor Rian Kerrane. Known for work that blends artifacts and sculpture, Kerrane draws on the discarded and overlooked objects of daily life, transforming them into installations that reflect societal values, consumption, and environmental responsibility.Full story -
This Local Band Is Bringing Denver Americana to the MassesOpens in a new window
Nov 12, 2024(Westword) The up-and-coming Denver music group Marfa, composed of CAM alumni Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, are having a moment. Ace retro-rock producer and singer-songwriter Nick Waterhouse invited Marfa to a studio in Los Angeles to record their song “66”. Menchaca and Wall met in a songwriting class at CU Denver and began collaborating while students. Now they are receiving offers from major record labels.Opens in a new window Full story -
Crafting Legacy and Identity Through Film at CU Denver
Nov 11, 2024 byMalakye Zaayin Tsosie, a CU Denver Film & Television student, has created a beautifully personal film that is resonating across cultures and generations. His short documentary recently screened at the highly selective and prestigious Santa Fe International Film Festival.Full story -
Meet Vapid HausOpens in a new window
Nov 7, 2024(Canvas Rebel) A group of CAM students and aspiring music business professionals who met at CU Denver while forming the university’s first student radio (Denver Lynx Radio) has formed a music promotion organization called Vapid Haus. Through concert and portrait photography, interviews, playlists, show promotions, and more, the group is introducing listeners to musicians. Canvas Rebel interviewed the group to talk about their new venture.Opens in a new window 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 -
Register for Upcoming Election Brown Bag Session: Understanding AI, Deepfakes, and Media Forensics During an Election Season
Oct 7, 2024Hear the history of AI, where technology stands today, the benefits and concerns surrounding AI, and a basic understanding of what media forensics can and cannot do. Speakers are Phillip De Leon, associate vice chancellor for research and professor of electrical engineering, and Catalin Grigoras, associate professor and director of the National Center for Media Forensics.Full story -
Everett Spreading Affirmations With the Push of a ButtonOpens in a new window
Sep 25, 2024The city of Everett, Washington has installed a public art piece called “Affirmation Station,” designed by visual arts alum Timothy C. Flood '05. This interactive sculpture, located downtown, features positive messages and audio affirmations aimed at uplifting the community, encouraging engagement, and enhancing the city’s atmosphere for both locals and visitors.Opens in a new window Full story
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Get to Know Vidblain Balvas
by Aug 10, 2022As a cinematographer whose credits include films that have been screened at Cannes, Morelia, Guanajuato, Huesca, and Toronto, Vidblain Balvas has also worked for big production companies like Netflix and HBO. Balvas will be joining the FiTV faculty as a visiting scholar this fall.
Get to Know Laura Harvey
by Aug 3, 2022After studying Anthropology at CU Boulder, Laura Harvey thought her career would lead her to the jungles of Central and South America or to archaeological dig sites across the globe. But that all changed when her eyes were opened to Museum Anthropology. Now, Harvey's career in higher education has her meeting with prospective students and their parents and managing a whole lot of logistics.
Get to Know Storm Gloor
by Jul 12, 2022"My biggest thrill and reward is when I see so many former students working successfully and doing big things in the industry, locally or nationally," says Storm Gloor, Associate Professor of Music Business.
Get to Know Dean Laurence Kaptain
by Jun 23, 2022“Rather than replicating western European art forms, CAM does exciting things at the intersection of arts, technology, and commerce—from many different cultural perspectives,” Dean Laurence Kaptain says.