FINAL 2014 - 2015

REPORT

FLOURISHING IN THECREATIVE ECONOMY

The world of arts and media had many stories this past year that involved dramatic changes in the way creative workers interact, adapt and lead in the various markets represented by the three departments within our college. Three of the stories that come to mind are:

The inherent dif�culties of paying royalties to artists, commensurate with the value they bring to the marketplaceThe continuing increase of large investments made in episodic televisionHow designers are becoming more and more involved in social change

All three stories re�ect and amplify the teaching, learning and creativity of the programs curricula, projects and course delivery found in the College of Arts & Media (CAM). They provide a vibrant and real context for us as we report the successes and accomplishments of our faculty, students and alumni. All that we do is with an eye on the future—so that CAM can retain our forward edge as a leading public arts and media college.

Here are some highlights on how our college is responding to rapid changes in arts, culture, entertainment and creativity:

The Music Business faculty held an important conference in April 2015 that brought leading �gures from the entertainment and publishing industries to address some of the most important changes in royalty payments from streaming music services.

The Film and Video program continues to move forward in providing leading-edge instruction on episodic television series that have become so much a part of art and entertainment consumption by people of all ages. CAM’s reach into this �eld is notable and exempli�ed by alumnus Tim Kimmel (’98) whose sound editing was recently nominated for a Primetime Emmy for the HBO Series Game of Thrones.

An in�uential international agency based in Denmark continues a relationship with CAM. INDEX: Design to Improve Life® sent Education Director Lotte Stenlev and Head Education Lead Lotte Haag Borg from their Copenhagen of�ces to CAM in October 2014 to complete a workshop on how the INDEX: Design to Improve Life® education wheel can be used in higher education to create more innovative and sustainable designers. The goal is to create and motivate designers to produce design that will lead to large-scale changes that will change the world (for the better). I was able to make a trip in May 2015 to visit these agents of change and was delighted to �nd CU Denver alumna Ashlee Nicole Winans (’12) working in the Copenhagen of�ces as a communications intern.

The Academic Year 2014-15 has ended, and my time, as Dean of CAM, began on August 1, 2014—so as I write these words it hasn’t even been a year on the job. In this short time though, we all continue to witness rapid and drastic changes in creativity, art, culture, design, society and the economy—as re�ected in the three story lines cited earlier in this brief message.

LETTERFROM THE DEAN

The College of Arts & Media remains highly accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, relevant and accountable to the citizens of Colorado and ready to face the challenges of a changing world by examining and reinventing ourselves through research, creative work, design and teaching the next generation of creators and agents of the artistic experience.

Please accept my invitation to explore more in-depth, the pages of this report, the accomplishments and the highlights of CAM for this past year.

Laurence Kaptain, DMA and FRSADean of the College of Arts & MediaUniversity of Colorado Denver

CU Denver’s Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department hosted musician Todd Rundgren on the Auraria Campus last spring.

The Digital Animation Center’s short �lm, I Need My Monster, has earned 23 awards and has been featured in 95 �lm festivals all over the world.

CAM Professor Joann Brennan

was chosen to exhibit her work in the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

The University of ColoradoBruce Benson, PresidentThe University of Colorado DenverJerry Wartgow, Interim ChancellorRoderick Nairn, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

The College of Arts & MediaLaurence Kaptain, DeanJoann Brennan, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic PlanningErin Foster, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration and Chief of StaffTanida Ruampant, Assistant Dean for Outreach and EngagementMorag Nairn, College Coordinator

College of Arts & Media ChairsDavid Bondelevitch, Music Entertainment and Industry StudiesBrian DeLevie, Visual ArtsDavid Liban, Theatre Film and Video Production

Publication Production—Orbit DesignPhotography by Robert King

Alumnus Tim Kimmel (’98)was nominated for a Primetime

Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing on the HBO Series

Game of Thrones.

The world of arts and media had many stories this past year that involved dramatic changes in the way creative workers interact, adapt and lead in the various markets represented by the three departments within our college. Three of the stories that come to mind are:

The inherent dif�culties of paying royalties to artists, commensurate with the value they bring to the marketplaceThe continuing increase of large investments made in episodic televisionHow designers are becoming more and more involved in social change

All three stories re�ect and amplify the teaching, learning and creativity of the programs curricula, projects and course delivery found in the College of Arts & Media (CAM). They provide a vibrant and real context for us as we report the successes and accomplishments of our faculty, students and alumni. All that we do is with an eye on the future—so that CAM can retain our forward edge as a leading public arts and media college.

Here are some highlights on how our college is responding to rapid changes in arts, culture, entertainment and creativity:

The Music Business faculty held an important conference in April 2015 that brought leading �gures from the entertainment and publishing industries to address some of the most important changes in royalty payments from streaming music services.

The Film and Video program continues to move forward in providing leading-edge instruction on episodic television series that have become so much a part of art and entertainment consumption by people of all ages. CAM’s reach into this �eld is notable and exempli�ed by alumnus Tim Kimmel (’98) whose sound editing was recently nominated for a Primetime Emmy for the HBO Series Game of Thrones.

An in�uential international agency based in Denmark continues a relationship with CAM. INDEX: Design to Improve Life® sent Education Director Lotte Stenlev and Head Education Lead Lotte Haag Borg from their Copenhagen of�ces to CAM in October 2014 to complete a workshop on how the INDEX: Design to Improve Life® education wheel can be used in higher education to create more innovative and sustainable designers. The goal is to create and motivate designers to produce design that will lead to large-scale changes that will change the world (for the better). I was able to make a trip in May 2015 to visit these agents of change and was delighted to �nd CU Denver alumna Ashlee Nicole Winans (’12) working in the Copenhagen of�ces as a communications intern.

The Academic Year 2014-15 has ended, and my time, as Dean of CAM, began on August 1, 2014—so as I write these words it hasn’t even been a year on the job. In this short time though, we all continue to witness rapid and drastic changes in creativity, art, culture, design, society and the economy—as re�ected in the three story lines cited earlier in this brief message.

LETTERFROM THE DEAN

The College of Arts & Media remains highly accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, relevant and accountable to the citizens of Colorado and ready to face the challenges of a changing world by examining and reinventing ourselves through research, creative work, design and teaching the next generation of creators and agents of the artistic experience.

Please accept my invitation to explore more in-depth, the pages of this report, the accomplishments and the highlights of CAM for this past year.

Laurence Kaptain, DMA and FRSADean of the College of Arts & MediaUniversity of Colorado Denver

CU Denver’s Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department hosted musician Todd Rundgren on the Auraria Campus last spring.

The Digital Animation Center’s short �lm, I Need My Monster, has earned 23 awards and has been featured in 95 �lm festivals all over the world.

CAM Professor Joann Brennan

was chosen to exhibit her work in the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

The University of ColoradoBruce Benson, PresidentThe University of Colorado DenverJerry Wartgow, Interim ChancellorRoderick Nairn, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

The College of Arts & MediaLaurence Kaptain, DeanJoann Brennan, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic PlanningErin Foster, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration and Chief of StaffTanida Ruampant, Assistant Dean for Outreach and EngagementMorag Nairn, College Coordinator

College of Arts & Media ChairsDavid Bondelevitch, Music Entertainment and Industry StudiesBrian DeLevie, Visual ArtsDavid Liban, Theatre Film and Video Production

Publication Production—Orbit DesignPhotography by Robert King

Alumnus Tim Kimmel (’98)was nominated for a Primetime

Emmy for Outstanding Sound Editing on the HBO Series

Game of Thrones.

Mitch Dickman, 2005, BFA Film, Theatre & Television

Mitch formed Listen Productions out of a deep passion and dedication to create art that promotes communication and makes a positive impact in society. Dickman directed Rolling Papers, a documentary about Colorado’s historic recreational marijuana legalization. The �lm premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW), where it was received with great response and quickly picked up by Alchemy, a leading independent �lm distributor.

A YEAR IN REVIEW:TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE AMAZING THINGS GOING ON WITH CAM STUDENTS, FACULTY AND ALUMNI

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Rian Kerrane, Associate Professor

Born in Galway, Ireland, Rian received her BA in Fine Arts from the University of Ulster at Belfast and her MFA from the University of New Orleans. Rian is currently Associate Professor and Area Head for the Sculpture Program here at CU Denver. A noted sculptor in cast iron, mixed media and installation, Rian has shown in sculpture gardens, museums and galleries in the United States, Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Mexico.

MIX Performs in Denmark

Under the direction of Erin Hackel, CU Denver’s A Cappella group MIX has seen some great success in their travels over the past year. With a sprinkle of appearances over the nation and a few performances abroad, the students have been given the chance to grow as vocalists, as well as young artists. Recently, MIX was asked to perform in Denmark at Aarhus Vocal Festival. Out of hundreds of performing groups, MIX was the only one representing the United States. Look for your copy of Studio at the end of the year for a recap of MIX’s trip to Denmark.

Nikki Vail, 2009, BFA Painting

After earning her BFA in Painting from CU Denver, Nikki went on to get her MFA from the New York Academy of Art. She now has a studio in New York and her work has been featured in several Brooklyn galleries. “CU Denver was a great place to get my education. I had great professors who knew their stuff and cared about what they were doing.”

Brock Byrd, 2016, BFA Film, Theatre & Television

Brock was enjoying his time skiing at Copper Mountain when he got on a ski lift next to the Director of Photography for the hit TV show, The Walking Dead. Brock shared that he is a �lm student and his new friend went out of his way to score him an internship on set during the summer. “They shoot on actual �lm… which is something I’ve always wanted to do.”

Mitch Dickman, 2005, BFA Film, Theatre & Television

Mitch formed Listen Productions out of a deep passion and dedication to create art that promotes communication and makes a positive impact in society. Dickman directed Rolling Papers, a documentary about Colorado’s historic recreational marijuana legalization. The �lm premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW), where it was received with great response and quickly picked up by Alchemy, a leading independent �lm distributor.

A YEAR IN REVIEW:TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE AMAZING THINGS GOING ON WITH CAM STUDENTS, FACULTY AND ALUMNI

3

Rian Kerrane, Associate Professor

Born in Galway, Ireland, Rian received her BA in Fine Arts from the University of Ulster at Belfast and her MFA from the University of New Orleans. Rian is currently Associate Professor and Area Head for the Sculpture Program here at CU Denver. A noted sculptor in cast iron, mixed media and installation, Rian has shown in sculpture gardens, museums and galleries in the United States, Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Mexico.

MIX Performs in Denmark

Under the direction of Erin Hackel, CU Denver’s A Cappella group MIX has seen some great success in their travels over the past year. With a sprinkle of appearances over the nation and a few performances abroad, the students have been given the chance to grow as vocalists, as well as young artists. Recently, MIX was asked to perform in Denmark at Aarhus Vocal Festival. Out of hundreds of performing groups, MIX was the only one representing the United States. Look for your copy of Studio at the end of the year for a recap of MIX’s trip to Denmark.

Nikki Vail, 2009, BFA Painting

After earning her BFA in Painting from CU Denver, Nikki went on to get her MFA from the New York Academy of Art. She now has a studio in New York and her work has been featured in several Brooklyn galleries. “CU Denver was a great place to get my education. I had great professors who knew their stuff and cared about what they were doing.”

Brock Byrd, 2016, BFA Film, Theatre & Television

Brock was enjoying his time skiing at Copper Mountain when he got on a ski lift next to the Director of Photography for the hit TV show, The Walking Dead. Brock shared that he is a �lm student and his new friend went out of his way to score him an internship on set during the summer. “They shoot on actual �lm… which is something I’ve always wanted to do.”

CAM IS THE 2ND FASTEST GROWING COLLEGE

TOTAL CAM APPLICATIONS

INCOMINGFRESHMEN

TRANSFERSTUDENTS

+This past year, CAM has seen signi�cant growth in prospective student interest. This, along with overall steady school growth, has allowed CAM to be more selective in the admittance process. With our growing national presence, we predict this growth to continue in years to come.

SELECTIVITY

UNDERGRADUATEAPPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS:

UP 32%ADMITS:

UP 24%SELECTIVITY:

UP 141%

APPLICATIONS:

UP 32%ADMITS:

UP 13%SELECTIVITY:

UP 29%

TOTALADMITS

121%

24% 21%

UP

UP

UP

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AND ADMISSIONS

Support CAM Students

Creating access to arts education with 1000 MORE Scholarships

Join us in creating

ON CU DENVER’S CAMPUS

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At the University of Colorado Denver, more than 14,000 students pursue their passions through education – and you can help “1000 MORE” students follow their dreams in the Mile High City. Join in CU Denver’s largest scholarship initiative ever, as we work together to provide �nancial support for 1,000 more CU Denver students every year and triple private support for scholarships by 2020. Join us in creating access to arts education by selecting College of Arts & Media when you visit www.cufund.org.

CAM IS THE 2ND FASTEST GROWING COLLEGE

TOTAL CAM APPLICATIONS

INCOMINGFRESHMEN

TRANSFERSTUDENTS

+This past year, CAM has seen signi�cant growth in prospective student interest. This, along with overall steady school growth, has allowed CAM to be more selective in the admittance process. With our growing national presence, we predict this growth to continue in years to come.

SELECTIVITY

UNDERGRADUATEAPPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS:

UP 32%ADMITS:

UP 24%SELECTIVITY:

UP 141%

APPLICATIONS:

UP 32%ADMITS:

UP 13%SELECTIVITY:

UP 29%

TOTALADMITS

121%

24% 21%

UP

UP

UP

4

AND ADMISSIONS

Support CAM Students

Creating access to arts education with 1000 MORE Scholarships

Join us in creating

ON CU DENVER’S CAMPUS

5

At the University of Colorado Denver, more than 14,000 students pursue their passions through education – and you can help “1000 MORE” students follow their dreams in the Mile High City. Join in CU Denver’s largest scholarship initiative ever, as we work together to provide �nancial support for 1,000 more CU Denver students every year and triple private support for scholarships by 2020. Join us in creating access to arts education by selecting College of Arts & Media when you visit www.cufund.org.

94 students from 16 states and Mexico joined us this summer for LYNX Summer Camp to learn about the Music Industry, Movie Production, Photography, and Digital Animation & 3D Graphics.

Arizona

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Illinois

Indiana

Louisiana

Massachusetts

New Jersey

New Mexico

North Dakota

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Texas

Utah

Wisconsin

The College of Arts & Media is rapidly gaining traction as the leading public arts college in the nation. With strong programs like LYNX Summer Camp drawing in students from outside of Colorado, we’re projecting huge national growth.

BUILDING A NATIONAL PRESENCE

We’re seeing an increase in

out-of-state applicants to CAM.

In fact, this past year we’ve

seen a 49% increase in admitted out-of-state students.

WHO’S CHECKING OUT CAM?

LYNX 2015 STUDENTS:

FROM COLORADO56%

FROM OTHER STATESAND MEXICO

44% We even had a student from

Mexico this summer!

Students joined us from the

following states:

7

For information about College of Arts & Media Admissions and LYNX: The National Arts and Media Camp contact David Walter david.walter@ucdenver.edu

94 students from 16 states and Mexico joined us this summer for LYNX Summer Camp to learn about the Music Industry, Movie Production, Photography, and Digital Animation & 3D Graphics.

Arizona

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Illinois

Indiana

Louisiana

Massachusetts

New Jersey

New Mexico

North Dakota

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Texas

Utah

Wisconsin

The College of Arts & Media is rapidly gaining traction as the leading public arts college in the nation. With strong programs like LYNX Summer Camp drawing in students from outside of Colorado, we’re projecting huge national growth.

BUILDING A NATIONAL PRESENCE

We’re seeing an increase in

out-of-state applicants to CAM.

In fact, this past year we’ve

seen a 49% increase in admitted out-of-state students.

WHO’S CHECKING OUT CAM?

LYNX 2015 STUDENTS:

FROM COLORADO56%

FROM OTHER STATESAND MEXICO

44% We even had a student from

Mexico this summer!

Students joined us from the

following states:

7

For information about College of Arts & Media Admissions and LYNX: The National Arts and Media Camp contact David Walter david.walter@ucdenver.edu

THE POWERFUL FEELING OF DONATING

WHY DO PEOPLE GIVE? Talk to anyone who has donated to an organization and they will tell you the same thing… it’s all about the feeling of gratitude. The act of helping others can create an improved sense of well-being. It just feels good! Knowing that you sacri�ced something such as time, �nances, or property in order to help others in need can give you a sense of purpose in life and inner satisfaction. When it comes to the College of Arts & Media, your donation will go a long way in improving the academic careers of our students and our school.

Donna Bogard (Retired)

Established the Donna Bogard Scholarship in Voice in 2007

Donna was a vocalist for years, but her passion has always been working with students. With a Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD in Music Education, all earned at the University of Colorado, Donna taught in what is now the Music Entertainment and Industry Studies Department for 30 years. Now Donna is retired, but her love of working with students didn’t stop with her teaching. In 2007, the Donna Bogard Scholarship in Voice was set up to award select vocalist students who met the requirements set by the school and Donna herself. She even sits in on auditions to help select the students who will be awarded with the gift that bears her name.

Join the CAM community and inspire the next generation of creatives!

Your support of scholarships, visiting artist residencies or LYNX Summer Camp will extend CAM’s reach and deepen students’ educational experience.

Thank you for making a differencein the life of a student!

GIVE ONLINE AT WWW.CUFUND.ORG

OR CONTACT Noelle DeLage303.315.2026noelle.delage@ucdenver.edu

You don’t have to be a millionaire to be a donor. Whether you donate money or time, giving back is bene�cial for you and the recipients.

BECOME A DONOR

9

GIVE ONLINE AT WWW.CUFUND.ORG

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THE POWERFUL FEELING OF DONATING

WHY DO PEOPLE GIVE? Talk to anyone who has donated to an organization and they will tell you the same thing… it’s all about the feeling of gratitude. The act of helping others can create an improved sense of well-being. It just feels good! Knowing that you sacri�ced something such as time, �nances, or property in order to help others in need can give you a sense of purpose in life and inner satisfaction. When it comes to the College of Arts & Media, your donation will go a long way in improving the academic careers of our students and our school.

Donna Bogard (Retired)

Established the Donna Bogard Scholarship in Voice in 2007

Donna was a vocalist for years, but her passion has always been working with students. With a Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD in Music Education, all earned at the University of Colorado, Donna taught in what is now the Music Entertainment and Industry Studies Department for 30 years. Now Donna is retired, but her love of working with students didn’t stop with her teaching. In 2007, the Donna Bogard Scholarship in Voice was set up to award select vocalist students who met the requirements set by the school and Donna herself. She even sits in on auditions to help select the students who will be awarded with the gift that bears her name.

Join the CAM community and inspire the next generation of creatives!

Your support of scholarships, visiting artist residencies or LYNX Summer Camp will extend CAM’s reach and deepen students’ educational experience.

Thank you for making a differencein the life of a student!

GIVE ONLINE AT WWW.CUFUND.ORG

OR CONTACT Noelle DeLage303.315.2026noelle.delage@ucdenver.edu

You don’t have to be a millionaire to be a donor. Whether you donate money or time, giving back is bene�cial for you and the recipients.

BECOME A DONOR

9

GIVE ONLINE AT WWW.CUFUND.ORG

8

CAM ALL OVER THE WORLDDenmark

Singapore

China

France

Italy

Ireland

Japan

Mongolia

Bahamas

Mexico

Kingdom of Tonga

Philippines

England

COUNTRIES WE’VE

VISITED:

11

DenmarkMIX was invited to perform at Aarhus Vocal Festival 2015.

MexicoAssociate Professor Melissa Furness was selected as an ambassador of the 2015 Biennial of the Americas.

ChinaAssociate Professor Hans Rosenwinkel has visited China many times to �lm for his series Xpedition China: Search for Shangri-La.

IrelandAssociate Professor Rian Kerrane frequently travels to Ireland and even takes students with her for a fully immersed study abroad experience.

SpainAssociate Professor Jeffrey Schrader was chosen to be a participant in “The Alhambra and Spain’s Islamic Past” in Granada (Spain).

USAAssociate Professor Maria Elena Buszek participated in “Teaching the History of Modern Design: The Canon and Beyond” at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

CAM ALL OVER THE WORLD

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CAM ALL OVER THE WORLDDenmark

Singapore

China

France

Italy

Ireland

Japan

Mongolia

Bahamas

Mexico

Kingdom of Tonga

Philippines

England

COUNTRIES WE’VE

VISITED:

11

DenmarkMIX was invited to perform at Aarhus Vocal Festival 2015.

MexicoAssociate Professor Melissa Furness was selected as an ambassador of the 2015 Biennial of the Americas.

ChinaAssociate Professor Hans Rosenwinkel has visited China many times to �lm for his series Xpedition China: Search for Shangri-La.

IrelandAssociate Professor Rian Kerrane frequently travels to Ireland and even takes students with her for a fully immersed study abroad experience.

SpainAssociate Professor Jeffrey Schrader was chosen to be a participant in “The Alhambra and Spain’s Islamic Past” in Granada (Spain).

USAAssociate Professor Maria Elena Buszek participated in “Teaching the History of Modern Design: The Canon and Beyond” at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

CAM ALL OVER THE WORLD

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Illegal Pete’s provided enough funding to sponsor 5 scholarships to this year’s

LYNX camp.

What’s the key to a thriving creative economy? The support of a strong community and a lot of talent.

The Colorado creative economy is growing rapidly and CAM is right in the center of it all. In Denver alone, the creative economy consists of 3,613 enterprises and employs 20,398 people in the city, and the numbers are still growing. With eight arts districts, more than 120 galleries, 160 performance venues and approximately 180 �lm-related businesses, everyone at CAM has the opportunity to gain real world experience.

Illegal Pete’s is one of those businesses in the creative economy that recognizes the potential within CAM. With their own record label, Greater Than Collective, and their position as a leader in the local music industry, Illegal Pete’s has become a true supporter of our school and our students. Last year, Illegal Pete’s sponsored a scholarship for a student to attend the Summer Music Camp. This year, Illegal Pete’s provided enough funding to sponsor 5 scholarships to the camp.

Their work with CAM extends beyond scholarship funds. Illegal Pete’s Virgil Dickerson, who ran his own record label for 18 years, has worked with CAM interns for the past 4 years. “I’ve seen the students go to L.A., New York, and Nashville, but I also see them working here in town. As the music industry grows in Colorado, there will be more placements for students.”

Dickerson, along with other professionals in the Colorado creative economy, work closely with the faculty and students at CAM because they know how important it is for the young artists to have a great start in the industry. We are expecting nothing but positive results for CAM in Colorado's thriving creative economy.

THRIVING IN COLORADO'S CREATIVE SCENE

The Santa Fe Art District, just blocks away from the CU Denver campus, features more than 90 member art galleries, studios, theatres, and other creative industry organizations.

Colorado has been ranked the #1 state in the U.S. for attending live performing arts events, with over 59.2 percent of adults in Denver reporting they went to a visual arts event in the last year, topping the national average of 39 percent.

Denver’s creative sector consists of 3,613 enterprises and employs 20,398 people in the city, and those numbers are growing.

Denver has 8 art districts, more than 120 galleries,160 performance venues and approximately 180 �lm-related businesses.

Imagine 2020: Denver’s Cultural Plan is a city-wide initiative to increase involvement in the arts for schools and local talent.

The creative economy is growing rapidly and CAM is right in the center of it all

artsandvenuesdenver.com

www.artdistrictonsantafe.com

www.denverpost.com

www.denverpost.com

www.artsandvenuesdenver.com

CU Denver students have been involved with the Telluride Film Festival’s Student Symposium for more than 25 years.

www.telluride�lmfestival.org

THE CREATIVE ECONOMY

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Illegal Pete’s provided enough funding to sponsor 5 scholarships to this year’s

LYNX camp.

What’s the key to a thriving creative economy? The support of a strong community and a lot of talent.

The Colorado creative economy is growing rapidly and CAM is right in the center of it all. In Denver alone, the creative economy consists of 3,613 enterprises and employs 20,398 people in the city, and the numbers are still growing. With eight arts districts, more than 120 galleries, 160 performance venues and approximately 180 �lm-related businesses, everyone at CAM has the opportunity to gain real world experience.

Illegal Pete’s is one of those businesses in the creative economy that recognizes the potential within CAM. With their own record label, Greater Than Collective, and their position as a leader in the local music industry, Illegal Pete’s has become a true supporter of our school and our students. Last year, Illegal Pete’s sponsored a scholarship for a student to attend the Summer Music Camp. This year, Illegal Pete’s provided enough funding to sponsor 5 scholarships to the camp.

Their work with CAM extends beyond scholarship funds. Illegal Pete’s Virgil Dickerson, who ran his own record label for 18 years, has worked with CAM interns for the past 4 years. “I’ve seen the students go to L.A., New York, and Nashville, but I also see them working here in town. As the music industry grows in Colorado, there will be more placements for students.”

Dickerson, along with other professionals in the Colorado creative economy, work closely with the faculty and students at CAM because they know how important it is for the young artists to have a great start in the industry. We are expecting nothing but positive results for CAM in Colorado's thriving creative economy.

THRIVING IN COLORADO'S CREATIVE SCENE

The Santa Fe Art District, just blocks away from the CU Denver campus, features more than 90 member art galleries, studios, theatres, and other creative industry organizations.

Colorado has been ranked the #1 state in the U.S. for attending live performing arts events, with over 59.2 percent of adults in Denver reporting they went to a visual arts event in the last year, topping the national average of 39 percent.

Denver’s creative sector consists of 3,613 enterprises and employs 20,398 people in the city, and those numbers are growing.

Denver has 8 art districts, more than 120 galleries,160 performance venues and approximately 180 �lm-related businesses.

Imagine 2020: Denver’s Cultural Plan is a city-wide initiative to increase involvement in the arts for schools and local talent.

The creative economy is growing rapidly and CAM is right in the center of it all

artsandvenuesdenver.com

www.artdistrictonsantafe.com

www.denverpost.com

www.denverpost.com

www.artsandvenuesdenver.com

CU Denver students have been involved with the Telluride Film Festival’s Student Symposium for more than 25 years.

www.telluride�lmfestival.org

THE CREATIVE ECONOMY

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OTHER CAM SCHOLARSHIPS

DIGITAL ANIMATION AWARD Awarded to 13 students

DONNA BOGARD SCHOLARSHIP IN VOICE Awarded to two students

DEBORAH AND LARRY MELNICK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to one student

DEAN’S UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to 49 students with a GPA of 3.9 and above

According to the University of Colorado Denver’s Scholarship Of�ce, 80 separate scholarships were awarded to CAM students, totaling $66,341

WHERE DOES THE MONEY THAT SUPPORTS CAM COME FROM?

WHERE IS OUR MONEY GOING?

AND NOW FOR THE NUMBERS… SNAPSHOT: CAM SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

$7,805,448

$8,785,030 $8,785,030

$846,960

FY 2015 GENERAL FUND REVENUEFY 2015 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES

State Appropriations& Tuition

Student Fees

$132,622

MiscellaneousRevenue

$7,600,762Faculty & Staff

$910,988Operating

$199,850Hourly

$48,430Travel

$25,000Financial Aid

GIVE ONLINE AT WWW.CUFUND.ORG

MIKE BARNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Elysia Smith, Recording Arts

Allison Raphael, Music Business

James Iwata, Singer/Songwriter

Jose Francisco, Music Business

BROWN SCHOLARSHIPGarrett Blasi, Visual Arts

Madalyn Drewno, Visual Arts

William Funk, Visual Arts

DEAN’S FELLOWSHIPMadalyn Drewno, Visual Arts

Elysia Smith, Recording Arts

Eugene Landini, Recording Arts

Sydney Clapp, Music Business

Luke Austin, Film & TelevisionJOHN AND ROSE BERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Elysia Smith, Recording Arts

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SUPPORTCAMSTUDENTS

CLAIMJUMPERS SCHOLARSHIP

DENVER'S DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT COURTYARD ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

OR CONTACT Noelle DeLage303.315.2026noelle.delage@ucdenver.edu

OTHER CAM SCHOLARSHIPS

DIGITAL ANIMATION AWARD Awarded to 13 students

DONNA BOGARD SCHOLARSHIP IN VOICE Awarded to two students

DEBORAH AND LARRY MELNICK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to one student

DEAN’S UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to 49 students with a GPA of 3.9 and above

According to the University of Colorado Denver’s Scholarship Of�ce, 80 separate scholarships were awarded to CAM students, totaling $66,341

WHERE DOES THE MONEY THAT SUPPORTS CAM COME FROM?

WHERE IS OUR MONEY GOING?

AND NOW FOR THE NUMBERS… SNAPSHOT: CAM SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

$7,805,448

$8,785,030 $8,785,030

$846,960

FY 2015 GENERAL FUND REVENUEFY 2015 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES

State Appropriations& Tuition

Student Fees

$132,622

MiscellaneousRevenue

$7,600,762Faculty & Staff

$910,988Operating

$199,850Hourly

$48,430Travel

$25,000Financial Aid

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MIKE BARNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Elysia Smith, Recording Arts

Allison Raphael, Music Business

James Iwata, Singer/Songwriter

Jose Francisco, Music Business

BROWN SCHOLARSHIPGarrett Blasi, Visual Arts

Madalyn Drewno, Visual Arts

William Funk, Visual Arts

DEAN’S FELLOWSHIPMadalyn Drewno, Visual Arts

Elysia Smith, Recording Arts

Eugene Landini, Recording Arts

Sydney Clapp, Music Business

Luke Austin, Film & TelevisionJOHN AND ROSE BERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Elysia Smith, Recording Arts

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CLAIMJUMPERS SCHOLARSHIP

DENVER'S DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT COURTYARD ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

OR CONTACT Noelle DeLage303.315.2026noelle.delage@ucdenver.edu

FACULTY & STAFF NOTABLES

GIVE ONLINE AT WWW.CUFUND.ORG

Thank you for everything Cindy Barringer!Our Communication Program

Director, Cindy Barringer, has

retired. We are so thankful for

her commitment to the College

of Arts & Media and wish her the

best. Thank you Cindy!

Jeff Merkel Adjunct Lecturer

Jeff won a proposal to introduce a new InWorks course, Multimodel Interaction for Music. Classes start Spring 2016.

Scott BurgessRecording Lab & Live Sound Manager

Scott was invited to present Do You Hear What I Hear? Maximizing the artistic quality and educational value of recording your ensemble at the 69th Annual Midwest Clinic.

Karin Hunter-ByrdDirector, Of�ce of Advising & Student Services

Karin was awarded a 2015 Outstanding Advising Administrator Certi�cate of Merit by National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

Jessica McGaughInstructor

Jessica worked with FITV students to help create the documentary project The Creative Method, which won a Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS) award.

Todd Rundgren on the Auraria Campus last spring.

As host of From the Top, Christopher O'Riley

works and performs with the next generation of

brilliant young musicians.

Film composer and former lead singer of Oingo Boingo Danny Elfman visited the King Center for a live taping of NPR’s From the Top.

FACULTY & STAFF NOTABLES

GIVE ONLINE AT WWW.CUFUND.ORG

Thank you for everything Cindy Barringer!Our Communication Program

Director, Cindy Barringer, has

retired. We are so thankful for

her commitment to the College

of Arts & Media and wish her the

best. Thank you Cindy!

Jeff Merkel Adjunct Lecturer

Jeff won a proposal to introduce a new InWorks course, Multimodel Interaction for Music. Classes start Spring 2016.

Scott BurgessRecording Lab & Live Sound Manager

Scott was invited to present Do You Hear What I Hear? Maximizing the artistic quality and educational value of recording your ensemble at the 69th Annual Midwest Clinic.

Karin Hunter-ByrdDirector, Of�ce of Advising & Student Services

Karin was awarded a 2015 Outstanding Advising Administrator Certi�cate of Merit by National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

Jessica McGaughInstructor

Jessica worked with FITV students to help create the documentary project The Creative Method, which won a Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS) award.

Todd Rundgren on the Auraria Campus last spring.

As host of From the Top, Christopher O'Riley

works and performs with the next generation of

brilliant young musicians.

Film composer and former lead singer of Oingo Boingo Danny Elfman visited the King Center for a live taping of NPR’s From the Top.

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