Visual Arts
Digital Design is a nationally-ranked, screen-based graphic design program intergrating aesthetic, creative, and critical thinking with expertise in advanced electronic media. Configured as an interdisciplinary art and design laboratory, Digital Design offers a hands-on art school education in graphic design, interactive media, user experience design, motion graphics and branding design.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, the Digital Design program produces artists and designers who will use technology in innovative ways and promotes an understanding of the cultural impact and uses of digital technologies. Students will be prepared for as future designers and art directors entering the field on the cutting edge of electronic design.
Digital Design grads often work as graphic designers, UX and UI designers, motion graphic artists for film and television, video editors, game designers, and artists and art directors for advertising, non-profits, marketing, communication and branding. Digital Design alums currently work in startups, agencies and Fortune 500 firms such as IBM, Mercedes-Benz, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Hewlett Packard, Craftsy, Mozilla, Fruition, Dire Wolf, Unity and JILA. Further, the skills acquired through the Digital Design degree are transferable to almost any medium in visual arts.
CU Denver’s Digital Design landed among the top 15% of public universities in the U.S. (#33) according to Animation Career Review. The 2022 program rankings listed CU Denver’s program as:
Design is apparent in every facet of Scandinavian culture—from print media to city planning. Come visit a variety of design firms and meet professionals working in Motion Design, Virtual Reality, Urban Planning, and more.
For more information about the Digital Design emphasis, email the College of Arts & Media at CAMinfo@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-7487.or call 303-315-1501.
For full information about degree requirements and curriculum, visit the portfolio review page.