Pathway

Arts, Communication, & Design

Form a foundation for an array of learning, develop a broad understanding of the world and gain the ability to think critically and communicate effectively.

These programs are designed to provide a springboard into a rewarding career, whether it involves transfer into a four-year degree program or direct employment within the design community as an architectural technologist paraprofessional.
hands of a CCD Architectural Technologies student creating a floorplan

*Architectural Technologies

Curriculum
Direct to Work
Offered in the Classroom & 33% Online

*Architectural Studies

Curriculum
Transfer to CU Denver's College of Architecture and Planning

Contemporary Building Technology

Curriculum
Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom

Digital Design Media

Curriculum
Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom

Sustainable Design

Curriculum
Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom

Basic Building Crafts

Curriculum
Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom

Advanced Building Crafts

Curriculum
Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom
The ability to communicate effectively is valuable in any career and can set you apart in a crowded field of job applicants. In this program, you will learn communication strategies to utilize in personal, professional and public contexts.
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Communication Designation

Curriculum
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Offered in the Classroom & 85% Online
Develop critical thinking and writing skills! Composition classes are required for students pursuing transfer coursework and help you complete writing assignments in all of your courses.
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English-Literature Emphasis

Curriculum
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online

Creative Writing

Curriculum
Transfer to the University of Colorado Denver
You will learn how to be curious about the world by asking questions, why truth and ethics matter when reporting news stories and PR releases, and the technical skills of writing, video, photography, and audio for use in a variety of media platforms.

woman holds a microphone interviewing a man

Journalism Transfer

Curriculum
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Offered in the Classroom & 83% Online
This program gives you a foundation in visual design. Learn to analyze, plan and create visual solutions to a variety of communication projects.
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Graphic Design

Curriculum
Direct to Work
Offered in the Classroom & 45% Online

Graphic Design Transfer

Curriculum
Transfer to University of Colorado Denver
Offered in the Classroom

Graphic Design Certificate

Curriculum
Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom & 30% Online

Graphic Design Transfer

Curriculum
Transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver
Learn to record and produce your own music. Take private instruction in piano, voice, guitar, songwriting and composition. Get hands on experience in our music lab and recording studio. Perform with our vocal and instrumental ensembles in the King Center Recital Hall.
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Music Designation

Curriculum
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Offered in the Classroom & 52% Online

Recording Arts Technology

Curriculum
Transfer to the University of Colorado Denver
Offered in the Classroom, Lab, and Studio

Recording Arts Technology Certificate

Curriculum
Cultivate critical reading, writing, and thinking skills that will apply to an endless number of careers, including law, politics, government, business, science and education.
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Philosophy Designation

Curriculum
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online
Gain direct, hands-on experience with production work and coursework in acting, technical theater, script analysis, playwriting, and stand-up comedy. This is a path to various careers in the performing arts, education, liberal arts, and humanities.
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Theater Designation

Curriculum
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Offered in the Classroom & 60% Online

Technical Theatre

Curriculum
Offered in the Classroom

Theatre Technology Basics

Curriculum
Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom