Translating vision into words and action…Writing/Directing emphases (BFA)

The first year’s foundation courses combine a deep knowledge of theatre/film history, dramatic literature, production, costuming, and set design with an introduction to scriptwriting, camera techniques, filming, and editing. From this solid base, writing/directing students branch out into the realms of film/video and television. Students proceed through their courses with an artist cohort and develop cross-discipline explorations whereby filmmakers experience the benefits of working with actors, directors & designers and with faculty who have experience in the world of film and television. Students, therefore, learn to tell intriguing stories and how to augment and strengthen their story by incorporating aspects of performance, design, and filming/editing techniques. Students develop skills enabling them to work in a variety of venues including theater, film/video, and television (episodic television [i.e. ] and commercials). While the first two years of study are housed at the Downtown campus, some of the advanced film courses are taught at the Lowry campus (located approximately 8 miles east of downtown).

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns visits campus (see story)

Education for Future Professionals…

Students complete the 22 credits of Theatre, Film and Television Foundation courses and then select an emphasis and complete all 51 listed credits within that emphasis area. Foundation courses include: Production/Post Production, Scriptwriting, Performance Visualization, Scenery Lab, Costume Lab, Camera Equipment Lab and Technology and Acting Lab. All major courses must be completed with a C (2.0) or better.

To learn more about the opportunities awaiting you in the Theatre, Film and Video Production program, please contact a College of Arts & Media advisor.

Educating and Encouraging...

The Theatre, Film and Video Production faculty is comprised of artists and historians who understand the importance art applications both in and outside of the classroom. For this reason, your instructors strive to be the bridge between you and the professional world. With the encouragement and efforts of faculty, students are able to involve themselves with the Denver Performing Arts Center, Denver Center Theatre Company, and with various smaller theatre and film companies across the front range.

The faculty’s active participation in their field ensures that students receive both a traditional and a cutting-edge education. To learn more about the Theatre, Film and Video Production faculty, please select their name and you will be directed to their personal web pages, or visit the faculty home page.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts Degree...

Students pursuing careers in Cinematography or Post-Production receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts from the Department of Theatre, Film and Video Production in the College of Arts & Media, a degree awarded by the University of Colorado Denver.

For more information on admission procedures for this degree program please contact a CAM advisor at CAMAdvising@cudenver.edu.

Admissions...

Students who wish to transfer to the College of Arts & Media from another college or school at the University of Colorado Denver must formally apply to the College of Arts & Media. Students will be considered for admission on either their overall GPA in applicable coursework from CU and all previous institutions, or on their last 15 credit hours. Applicants with less than a 2.0 GPA in related courses (from CU or other institutions) and an overall CU GPA of less than 2.0 will be denied admission even though they may meet other requirements for consideration.

To learn more about the admissions process or to answer any questions you might have, please contact the College of Arts & Media’s Advising Office.