Internationally Ranked Programs
Film & Television, Music & Entertainment, and Visual Arts earn top spots among elite institutions.
The CAM News Room
The latest buzz about our community.
Upcoming Events
Discover cultural, creative, academic happenings and live-steamed events on-campus and in the community.
Get to Know the CAM Community
CAM students, alumni, faculty, and staff are a community full of ambitious ideas, future-focused solutions, and creative thoughts.
WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF
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.
space
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.
space
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.
space
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.
DISCOVER CAM
FROM THE CAM NEWSROOM
-
Get to Know TaTiana Torres
Sep 12, 2022 byTaTiana Torres is CAM's student representative for the 2022-2023 academic year. Originally from Loveland, Colorado, Torres is enjoying her time in the heart of Denver as she pursues a degree in recording arts with a vocal performance emphasis.Full story -
Get to Know Diego Zavala
Sep 6, 2022 byDiego Zavala, PhD is a research professor of media and digital culture at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Zapopan, Mexico. While his main professional pursuits with film involve the study and theory of documentary films in particular, he has been involved in local film productions for community-based projects and videos for NGOs and commercial productions in Guadalajara.Full story -
Gear Up for “Rat Fink Revolution: Started With a T-Shirt Now We’re Here” at the Emmanuel Art Gallery, on view through November 17th
Sep 1, 2022 byHot-rods, t-shirts, skateboards, and even toilet seats, will be on display at the Emmanuel Art Gallery on the Auraria Campus, showcasing the original work and legacy of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, legendary automotive artist, graphic artist, and creator of the iconic Rat Fink.Full story -
Get to Know Anaïs Ornelas
Aug 25, 2022 byAnaïs 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.Full story -
CAM Alum and Graduate Student Ashell Fox ‘21 Wins Prestigious John Eargle Award
Aug 18, 2022 by“Ashell is definitely a rising star of our student community, and I hope that he can continue the good work, and being diligent, motivated, and an inspiration to our student body,” says assistant professor Jiayue "Cecilia" Wu, PhD.Full story