The Bachelor of Science in Creative Technology and Design is a degree for makers, tinkerers and builders—creatives with a passion for inventing who learn best by doing. Through project-based courses, students develop engineering, design and critical thinking skills, providing them with the versatility and breadth of knowledge to tackle complex projects spanning multiple disciplines. With course projects completed, CTD grads enter the job market with robust portfolios of technical and creative work.

During their freshman and sophomore years, students fulfill the core curriculum requirements of the College of Engineering and the CTD program. During their junior and senior years, they concentrate electives around a focus area, such as user experience and user interface (UX/UI), sound design, interactive computing, robotics, Internet of Things, physical computing, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) and game design. 

All students majoring in CTD have been admitted to the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The program also offers a very popular minor open to all undergraduate students at CU Boulder. 

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Exploring the CTD major

The ATLAS Institute
A brief overview of the ATLAS Institute, including interviews with leadership and faculty.

Earn a BS in CTD
A short video outlining the undergraduate major in Creative Technology and Design

Body by Armon Naeini TAM '19*
An interactive motion tracking project that dynamically projects colorfully rendered silhouettes.

Appliqué, by Ruth Hunsinger
An interactive installation that fosters a more intimate connection with nature.

4th Wall—Stream for Good by Gunnar Autterson
A Chrome web extension that allows users to support charitable organizations while streaming Netflix, Hulu etc.

Kaleideo by EO Rafelson CTD '22
An entirely new projection technology that dynamically projects visuals from a kaleidoscope.

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Careers

CTD graduates are prepared for careers in a wide spectrum of existing and emerging fields:

  • Motion graphics and animation
  • Human-computer interaction
  • User interface/user experience (UI/UX)
  • Augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR)
  • Digital content production
  • Product design

  • Video production
  • Web design and development
  • Graphic design & visual communication
  • Gaming design and development
  • Digital sound and electronic music
  • Mobile app design and development 

Companies Employing CTD Grads

  • IBM
  • Twitter
  • Adobe
  • Amazon
  • Telltale Games
  • Crispin Porter
  • Oracle
  • Northrop Grumman

  • Salesforce
  • Autodesk
  • Starz
  • iHeartMedia
  • Meow Wolf
  • NBC Universal
  • Dish Network
  • Yelp

 

Curriculum

During freshman and sophomore years, students complete the College of Engineering core curriculum alongside CTD core courses. During junior and senior years, coursework consists of electives in different focus areas, such as user interface and user experience (UI/UX), sound design, interactive computing, robotics, internet of things, physical computing, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), game design and more. Students finally participate in a two-semester Senior Capstone sequence where they produce the most significant, culminating project of their undergraduate career. 

To complete the major, students must maintain a C-grade or higher in all required courses.

CTD students are exposed to regular professional development opportunities, workshops and guest speakers. Many secure internships with industry partners and/or work in research and student labs. Their classwork prepares them to enter the job market with robust portfolios of creative projects.

graphical depiction of curriculum content for BS-CTD program

Ready to learn more about the Creative Technology and Design program? We can arrange a tour of the ATLAS Institute, set up a meeting with an advisor or connect you with a current student.

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