Define Your Future Through Your Artistry
Reach the peak of your artistry at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) in Denver. With 11 program paths in top creative fields to choose from, you decide how to put your creative passions into practice. From state-of-the-art equipment and studio facilities to advance your artistry, to a campus community of artists who aspire with you in your creative aspirations – get the artistic edge you need. Create the future you want at RMCAD
Get Involved @ RMCAD
Join a campus club or organization to find your artistic community or attend one of our many events such as the Visiting Artist, Scholar, + Designer Program (VASD) series, that brings in artists from all over to give artist talks, provide 1:1 portfolio reviews, and inspire the next generation.
Get Creative @ RMCAD
Apply for one of 12 exceptional studio spaces at Spivak Studios, where 24 student artists can take advantage of dedicated design spaces for an entire semester.
Get Seen @ RMCAD
Showcase your work in one of RMCAD’s on-campus galleries, and gain visibility and feedback for your artistic expression. From large student exhibitions in the Mary Harris Auditorium to private galleries in Rude, students have several opportunities throughout their college journey to share their passion.
Find Your Program

Animation
From character design and texture mapping to storyboarding, develop technical skills for 2D & 3D animation.
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Art Education
Prepare for teaching success with courses in classroom management, assessment practices, and the psychology of creativity.
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Fashion Design
Refine your eye for fashion with a deeper understanding of draping, patternmaking, textiles, CAD design, and more.
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Fine Arts
Explore a variety of mediums from painting, sculpture, and photography to video art and ceramics.
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Game Art
Discover what it takes to build game narratives with skills in environment design, storytelling, animation, and more.
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Graphic Design
From UX to presentations, communicate clearly in a visual language by merging form, function, and imagination.
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Illustration
Master technical drawing and painting skills for traditional and digital media to pursue a future in illustration.
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Illustrative Design
Blend illustration skills with graphic design thinking for branding, motion design, and data visualization.
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Interior Design
Build your future on a foundational understanding of the physical and psychological aspects of environmental and industrial design.
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Music Production
Explore music theory, composition, and business practices to turn your passion for music into a sustainable career.
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Photography
Engage in the conceptual, practical, and aesthetic aspects of photography to pursue a career behind the camera.
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Turn Your Passion
Into a Career
From your first class to graduation day and beyond, we support you with the faculty, freedom, and focus you’ll need to go for your dreams. Discover what an education from RMCAD can do for you.


Design Your Future
Ready to pursue a future of artistic expression? Reach out today to learn how.
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