Beginning fall 2013, RMCAD's Design Strategy + Innovation Master of Arts Program will be available on campus and online. This program has previously been available online only.
RMCAD faculty member Ania Gola-Kumor’s exhibition Moving Paint has received praise from the Denver Westward.
Art and technology have long shared a connection, but now more than ever, technology is shaping the way artists and designers view and affect the world.
The 2013 Film on the Rocks T-shirt Design Contest is now open for RMCAD students and alumni! The winning design will be featured on the official 2013 Film on the Rocks T-shirts.
Out of 1,500 entries, Wheat Ridge High School has been placed among the 50 semifinalists in the Vans Custom Culture Contest. This contest challenges high school students nationwide to create custom- designed Vans shoes. Votes can be cast at vans.com until May 13.
Earlier this month, AIGA awarded the Robert Taylor Scholarship to RMCAD student Gustavo Esquinca.
What: Green Building Hack-a-thon, a one-day event that prepares participants for any LEED accreditation exam, provides eight hours of LEED Credential Maintenance and supports local community organizations. Where: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Texas Building When: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. RMCAD is proud to host the Denver Green Build Hack-a-thon on Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Participants in this one-day event will overhaul the green building workforce, accelerate access to affordable green buildings and gain both knowledge and fun. Participants will work on five to ten community projects. Tasks include evaluating LEED credit and green building strategy and assisting participating organizations in the design and green consulting of a real-world LEED project. Upon completion, participants will be qualified for any LEED accreditation exam, have eight hours of LEED Credential Maintenance under their belts and gain experience working on a LEED Platinum project. Continuing education and community service hours are also available. Details and schedule information available here for more information.
What: Denver Chalk Art Festival Where: Larimer Square, downtown Denver When: June 1, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and June 2, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. RMCAD is pleased to return as a sponsor of the Denver Chalk Art Festival in Larimer Square. The school will also send a team of students to participate in the event. The Denver Chalk Art Festival is a free event in which artists fill Larimer Square with chalk paintings. This year’s festival will be held June 1 and 2, and will feature live music, vendors and a kid’s corner. RMCAD is proud to present the Chalk Art Festival’s Youth Challenge. This component of the event features a dozen talented groups of youth and students from Colorado schools and organizations. All will compete for cash prizes that will go to their respective schools’ visual arts departments. In previous years, RMCAD’s team of students has taken home the People’s Choice Award for their unique designs. We hope to experience more success this year and look forward to seeing you at the Denver Chalk Art Festival June 1 and 2! For more information click here.
RMCAD, Colorado Cutthroat Connection (C3) and the National Video Game Association (NVGA) is proud to announce the continuation of the Fighter Frenzy Campus Tour with the Fighter Frenzy at RMCAD on June 8th and 9th, 2013.The Fighter Frenzy Campus Tour will feature:Tournament play in games such as Injustice, HALO 4, Super Street Fighter 4:AE, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Street Fighter X Tekken, Call of Duty: Black Ops and more..A StarCity IQ giving away $300 in cash and prizes to the top winners in Magic: The GatheringA chance to win a free pass to the Elite IQ at CutthroatCon Free and paid side events for Magic: The GatheringCasual play in games such as Dance Central 3, Sports Champions 2 and moreFeaturing the great Rock Band setup of Death of the Arcade EntertainmentGame developers from all over ColoradoTons of prizes and giveaways to everyone that attendsOutside activities such as Frisbie Golf, Sumo Suit Wrestling and much moreMake sure you check out our entire game roster here as all these games will be available to play for casual play. From livestreaming, raffles, and more the Fighter Frenzy Campus Tour at RMCAD will be the best event yet so don’t miss out.Also, as a special benefit to all attendees, the following panel workshops will be provided FREE of charge:Story Development and Pre-ProductionIn this introductory workshop you will learn about how stories are developed and how that story is transformed into images used as reference in the production of animated films. By the end of this workshop you will be familiar with the story process as well as the basics of creating a storyboard.The Production ProcessIn this workshop you will learn the basics of several of the software packages that are used to make animated films and video games. By the end of this workshop you will have a basic understanding about 3d modeling and animation software.The Post-Production ProcessIn this workshop you will learn about the process of compositing and editing. After the animated film is rendered it is typically imported into video software for finalization. This involves adding effects as well as sound design. By the end of this workshop you will have the basic knowledge of Audio and Video editing software as well as a basic understanding about compositing.Click here for more information!Cost to attend:Free for all RMCAD Students who are enrolled in the current 2013 yearPre-registration: $25 (includes receiving a free C3 Playstation 3 theme)Door: $30Pre-Registration is open now and closes June 3rd, 2013.
Join us for the Water Tower Art + Craft Market! On Saturday, July 13 from 10 am – 2 pm, RMCAD faculty, staff, students and alumni will join local artists to sell their handmade wares on campus. Local bands will provide entertainment, while an eclectic selection of food vendors offer lunch and snacks. Demonstrations from a variety of RMCAD departments will also be offed. RMCAD faculty, staff, students and graduates can register for a table at the festival for no cost. Booth registration for local artists is available for $30. Click here for more information.