Technology, Arts and Media

A major in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), the Bachelor of Science in Technology, Arts and Media (BS-TAM) offers a broad, transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates technological skills with a critical, theoretical and historical understanding of technology, media and the arts. The BS-TAM curriculum infuses creativity into technology and integrates a technically rigorous education with critical thinking, problem solving, design and creative production. This program attracts designers, makers, tinkerers, and builders—those with unorthodox perspectives and unconventional approaches to technology. Teaching diverse and adaptable skills, BS-TAM equips graduates to address a wide range of 21st century challenges and opportunities.

The Technology, Arts & Media Program is housed in the ATLAS Institute with core courses taught in the Roser ATLAS Center.

BS-TAM incorporates the CEAS “Flexible First Year” and comprises a minimum of 128 and a maximum of 133 credit hours of coursework in several categories.

TAM BS Goals:

• to prepare the next generation of technologists, designers and artists for both existing and future careers
• to produce students with a mastery of creative technology and who are adept at critical problem finding and solving
• to equip students with the necessary technical, theoretical and historical perspectives so they can contribute to the development of new functionalities, aesthetics and innovations of creative technology
• to encourage the investigation of the intersection of technology with other disciplines and practices
• to enable students to think creatively, critically and conceptually about technology and its impacts upon our world

Hallmarks of the TAM Program

• Most TAM classes are small-studio based courses that encourage group work and collaboration.
• TAM classes are around 60% female, a percentage well above most engineering and computing programs.
• TAM stresses knowledge, skills, and expertise in technology development with a foundation in engineering and computational thinking; creative technologies and applications; and interdisciplinary perspectives on IT and society.
• The TAM faculty comprises technologists, designers and artists from diverse fields who are experts in teaching students with varied backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

Sample 4 Year Curriculum

Requirements

• Online application for admission 
• $50 nonrefundable ($70 U.S. for international students) application fee, payable online (if sending a check or money order, make payable to the University of Colorado; print student’s name and date of birth on check)
• Official high school transcript
• Official college transcripts (if applicable)
• SAT or ACT test scores (if applicable)
• Personal essays
• Letter of recommendation
• TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• International students are eligible for a few merit-based CU Boulder scholarships, but must submit official ACT or SAT scores as part of the application to be considered.