3D GRAPHICS & ANIMATION

3D Graphics & Animation at CU Denver, recognized as one of the top 50 national programs by Animation Career Review, trains students to be 3D digital content creators—in film, entertainment, medicine, and science. Students graduate with instruction in arts aesthetics, critical thinking, and communication skills while providing an intense level of expertise, instruction, and immersion in digital 3D animation and graphics.

The program develops creative professionals by training students in the innovative, state-of-the-art, Digital Animation Center (DAC). The DAC provides the labs and technological core of the academic program, while creating a community of student collaboration. Students who learn in the DAC graduate with an understanding of advanced technology and software, ready to work in cutting-edge studios. 

Where Do 3D Graphics & Animation Graduates Find Careers?

Graduates of the 3D Graphics & Animation are making significant contributions in the areas of architecture and urban planning, motion picture and television production, advertising, product simulation, industrial design, litigation support, print and electronic media, visualization, engineering and natural and health science illustration and animation. Graduates are currently employed by LucasArts, Pixar, and Sony, and supported into careers by a pipeline of prestigious internship placement.

Student Work

Senior students' films are an 18-month, capstone experience, which begin development in the junior year. During this highly collaborative project, students work across College of Arts & Media Departments and with external partners to author the story and develop assets, soundtrack, sounds effects, and motion graphics to create outstanding and award-winning films.

These animated short films have been seen in over 300 national and international film festivals in 22 countries. Our student films have been seen by 100’s of thousands across the globe, winning more than 75 Best Animated Short awards in non-student categories.

Check out the graduating class of 2022 thesis work on the BFA Thesis Webpage!