The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in contemporary music, film, or visual arts. The camps are produced by the CU Denver College of Arts & Media and they have developed a reputation as some of the best high school summer arts camps in America. At the camps, students learn from CU Denver faculty, get a taste of college life, get mentored by current CU Denver students, and bond with other arts high school students from throughout the country. The camps are designed to be previews of our college programs. The camps take place on the CU Denver campus in downtown Denver, home to a thriving arts and music scene. We strive to inspire students, expose students to the latest arts and media technologies, and help students to learn about college and career options in the arts!
2018 Camp Sessions
SESSION 1 | June 11-15, 2018 | One Week
Commuter Option Only
Photography
Audio Production/ Ableton Live – NEW!
2D Animation/ Illustration – NEW!
Design | Make – NEW!SESSION 2 | June 17-29, 2018 | Two Weeks
Residential, Commuter or Commuter Plus Options Available
Music Industry
SESSION 3 | July 8-20, 2018 | Two Weeks
Residential, Commuter or Commuter Plus Options Available
Digital Animation & Motion Graphics
Filmmaking
More detailed information about the camp programs can be found hereand by browsing the links on the left side of the page.
Photography
Students learn the fundamentals of photography in a fun interactive class. From the darkroom to the digital lab, students learn the technical and conceptual skills that are necessary to produce meaningful and provocative photographs.
One Week | June 11-15 | Commuter Only
2D/Illustration
Students explore digital illustration, mixed media & 2D animation. In this hands-on program students will create characters, storyboards, and backgrounds while improving their artistic skills.
One Week | June 11-15 | Commuter Only
Audio Production | Ableton
Explore the world of mixing, mastering, and recording sound in our industry standard recording studios. Students will also learn to produce music using Ableton Live from CU Denver faculty member Lorne Bregitzer, one of the only certified Ableton Live trainers in Colorado.
One Week | June 11-15 | Commuter Only
Design | Make
Design and make robotic sculptures! This program provides hands-on training in the basic principles of electronics and how to use a laser cutter and 3D printer. This program is produced as a collaboration of the CU Denver STEAM Center, Inworks, and the College of Arts & Media.
One Week | June 11-15 | Commuter Only
Music Industry
This program provides high school students a window into into the current state of the music industry. Students will explore many aspects of the industry including performance, singer/songwriter, music business, and recording arts. The program is designed to preview the CU Denver Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Department college programs.
Two Weeks | June 17-29 |
Commuter & Residential Options
Filmmaking
Students will create their own films and experience every step of film production from brainstorming and scriptwriting all the way through filming and screening. Along the way they will learn about lighting, sound, location scouting, editing, graphics, and color correction. Students will work in teams and learn from experienced faculty and filmmakers. All filmmaking equipment is provided for the students.
Two Weeks | July 8-20 |
Commuter & Residential Options
Digital Animation/Motion Graphics
Bring artwork to life using traditional and digital media to create one-of-a-kind animations and motion graphics. Students will learn animation principles while exploring different techniques, including stop-motion animation, frame-by-frame animation, digitally modified video, and computer-aided animation.
Two Weeks | July 8-20 |
Commuter & Residential Options