Digital Animation Center University of Colorado Denver

Digital Animation Center University of Colorado Denver

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The DAC (Digital Animation Center) is ranked among the top 40 animation schools in the nation.

The UC Denver DAC, is dedicated to producing productive competent animators that are problem solvers, critical thinkers and are prepared to enter the workforce as leaders and managers. As a Fine Art major at one of the nation's top Universities, you will receive a well rounded, quality University education and upon successful completion of all requirements will be awarded a Bachelor of Fine Art with an emphasis in 3D Graphics and Animation.

Photos from Digital Animation Center University of Colorado Denver's post 05/06/2026

CU Denver College of Arts & Media BFA Thesis Show 2026 is up !!

Last week the artists and professors were hard at work putting up the show that opened this week. Yes, Yes ... DAC Animation students were hard at work as well. It may look like a construction site where everyone is "supervising", but Jeremy Brown was cooking, and the animation students were watching the sweet digital sauce being made !!

Please join us!

🗓️ May 4 - 17, 2026 | Threshold: BFA Thesis Exhibition at 3501 Blake St.
Hours: M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., F: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

🗓️ May 13, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Art History Thesis Presentations + Animation Shorts Screenings | Sie FilmCenter

🗓️ May 14, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Closing Reception, BFA Thesis Exhibition at 3501 Blake St.

04/28/2026

The DAC BFA THESIS SHOW 2026 !! 🔥 👨‍🚒 🚒

Join us at the Sie Film Center on May 13th 6-9PM for the 3D Animation screenings !

2510 E Colfax Ave.

The Encroachment
The Great Gumbo Duel
Wyrm Runner
Knit Wits
Sunstroke

12/02/2025

Friday, December 12th, 2025 10:30am
CU Denver Tivoli Community Theater

This is a friends and family event open to anyone interested ! The students will be looking for constructive criticism and feedback for these WIP student capstone short films. 

12/02/2025

Friday December 12th, 2025 10:30am
CU Denver Tivoli Community Theater

This is a friends and family event open to anyone interested ! The students will be looking for constructive criticism and feedback for these WIP student capstone short films.

11/17/2025

Current CU Denver DAC Junior, Eowyn Baker's interpretation of a mysterious "ROCK" !

Now in the DACD 3830 - Advanced Character Animation class at CU Denver's DAC (Digital Animation Center)

11/17/2025

Current CU Denver DAC Junior, Eowyn Baker's interpretation of a mysterious "ROCK" !

Now in the DACD 3830 - Advanced Character Animation class at CU Denver's DAC (Digital Animation Center)

09/18/2025

Current Senior CU Denver - DAC (Digital Animation Center) - College of Arts and Media Student Emma Acevedo-Sauveterre was working on her animation chops this summer and her teeth are sharp !!


Working hard with a legendary crew over here on Blue Eye Samurai Season 2! The teaser trailer and first poster have dropped this week and I’m so happy with the results and with the team for all the… | Emily Sasaki | 22 comments 09/13/2025

Emily Sasaki - Character Design Lead and Visual Development Artist Head of Studio Bloom

Working hard with a legendary crew over here on Blue Eye Samurai Season 2! The teaser trailer and first poster have dropped this week and I’m so happy with the results and with the team for all the hard work they’ve put in so far! Exciting things to come, stay tuned and hold onto your rapiers!

Check out the link below for interviews and a teaser trailer for S2!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuGj4XgbDKg

Working hard with a legendary crew over here on Blue Eye Samurai Season 2! The teaser trailer and first poster have dropped this week and I’m so happy with the results and with the team for all the… | Emily Sasaki | 22 comments Working hard with a legendary crew over here on Blue Eye Samurai Season 2! The teaser trailer and first poster have dropped this week and I’m so happy with the results and with the team for all the hard work they’ve put in so far! Exciting things to come, stay tuned and hold onto your rapiers! C...

Doom: Dark Ages Glory Kills and Executions | Chris Street posted on the topic | LinkedIn 09/01/2025

The Legend - Chris Street !

My Doom: The Dark Ages Glory Strike & Execute Reel
A visceral showcase of stylized glory kills and ex*****on animations by the Doom Slayer from Doom: The Dark Ages. This reel highlights the timing, impact, and character-driven motion that define the brutality and rhythm of combat in the id Software Doom universe. hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

Doom: Dark Ages Glory Kills and Executions | Chris Street posted on the topic | LinkedIn My Doom: The Dark Ages Glory Strike & Execute Reel A visceral showcase of stylized glory kills and ex*****on animations by the Doom Slayer from Doom: The Dark Ages. This reel highlights the timing, impact, and character-driven motion that define the brutality and rhythm of combat in the id Software....

#cinematics #animation #motioncapture | Carl W. | 25 comments 09/01/2025

Waterproof is hiring Animators for multiple projects! From starting dates 'soon' through Spring 2026..

Experience with Mocap/Pcap is key, so please point that out and we hope to see you on the team! Mobu, Maya plus if you have Unreal experience, that would be an 'Unreal' skill we would love to hear about!

Apply below and good luck!

This link:
https://lnkd.in/ghZMHyM7
OR
this email
[email protected] (the link is better)

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#cinematics #animation #motioncapture | Carl W. | 25 comments Waterproof is hiring Animators for multiple projects! From starting dates 'soon' through Spring 2026.. Experience with Mocap/Pcap is key, so please point that out and we hope to see you on the team! Mobu, Maya plus if you have Unreal experience, that would be an 'Unreal' skill we would love to hear....

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For More Information About The 3D Graphics & Animation Emphasis, Email The College Of Arts & Media At CAMinfo@ucdenver. Edu Or Call 303-315-7487
Denver, CO
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