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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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FROM THE CAM NEWSROOM
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Historic Sounds: As CU Denver Turns 50, the University is Creating an Alma Mater to Honor Its Past and Celebrate Its FutureOpens in a new window
Nov 29, 2022(CU Denver News) Members of the CAM community pool their talents to create an alma mater—a school anthem that is played at games, commencements, and other shared moments.Opens in a new window Full story -
Get to Know Rian Kerrane
Nov 29, 2022“I hope to continue populating the world with self-reliant creatives for a long time to come,” says art practices Professor Rian Kerrane. Originally from Ireland, Kerrane came to the U.S. seeking adventure. Through travel, teaching, and collaborating with other artists, Kerrane finds that adventure daily.Full story -
CU Denver’s Residential Creative Community Gives Art, Film, and Music Students a Place to Live, Learn, and Thrive
Nov 18, 2022 byNot only do RCC students get to connect with other music, film, and visual arts majors, they benefit from a handful of initiatives designed to help them succeed during their first year in college. “I have been able to learn so much and expand who I am as an artist because of living near people with similar interests,” says CAM student Ryan Green.Full story -
Touchscreen in Rat Fink Revolution Show Highlights the Artists Inspired by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth
Nov 10, 2022 byThe touchscreen walks visitors through the impact Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's counter-culture art had on a whole host of artists and creators. The influence of Roth's Rat Fink character can be seen across genres as diverse as custom car design, graphic t-shirts, animation, and even fine art.Full story -
Get to Know Katelynn Eckles
Nov 9, 2022"The most exciting aspect of working in the music industry for me is being around the energy that comes from live performance and art," says Katelynn Eckles '20, MSRA '22. As a faculty member, Katelynn teaches audio production classes in MEIS in addition to working at the Levitt Pavilion as a Business Operations Manager.Full story