Learn design fundamentals and the technical skills to put them into practice. 

The Creative Technology and Design Minor blends practical media production and design skills with a critical thinking and a theoretical framework to support putting them into practice. A CTD minor complements a wide range of undergraduate majors, providing graduates with practical, marketable skills that are in high demand.

  • Engage in hands-on, project-based classes.

  • Design and build unique work that demonstrates your creative and technical abilities.

  • Develop critical thinking skills and prepare to innovate in tomorrow's technology landscape.

  • Graduate with a project portfolio to share with recruiters.

  • Be part of the ATLAS Institute, a vibrant community of designers, scientists and creative technologists.

 

Required Courses

  • A minimum of 22 credit hours including the following courses:
    • ATLS 1100, Design Foundations
    • ATLS 1300, Computation Foundations (CSCI 1200, CSCI 1300 & INFO 1701 also accepted)
    • ATLS 2000, The Meaning of Information Technology
    • ATLS 2100, Image
    • ATLS 2200, Web
    • ATLS 2300, Text
    • A 3-credit (or more) 3000 level or higher Focus Elective or Critical Perspectives in Technology Elective 

 

Minor Curriculum Diagram

 

Additional Course Details

Prerequisites:

  • ATLS 1100 and 1300 are prerequisites for ATLS 2100, 2200, 2300
  • ATLS 2000 is a pre/co-requisite for ATLS 2100, 2200, 2300

A list of Coursework used to satisfy the minor requirements must be taken for a grade; it cannot be taken pass/fail. A minimum of 15 credit hours must be taken on the Boulder campus.

 

Course Substitution Policy

Coursework not on the approved elective list (including coursework from another University of Colorado campus, another institution, Study Abroad, or Semester at Sea) must be approved by the ATLAS Curriculum Committee by submitting a Petition Form and uploading the course syllabus and other relevant supporting documentation. Substitution requests will not be considered if the student has already satisfied the requirement with an approved elective course.

See the CTD Advisor for more information.