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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.
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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.
DISCOVER CAM
FROM THE CAM NEWSROOM
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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 -
Get to Know Lynn Mandziuk
Oct 30, 2024 byVisual Arts Instructor Lynn Mandziuk’s creative work defies categorization. Her art, inspired by her multi-cultural background and a love for the outdoors, encompasses a wide array of mediums—including visual art, music, animation, design, writing, and photography.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