Digital Signage at CU Anschutz

The Interactive Media and Digital Signage Program is a comprehensive service that leverages digital technology to deliver engaging and dynamic content to targeted audiences on campus. We manage and deploy multimedia content on digital displays and interactive touchpoints, enhancing the campus experience, providing information, and enabling real-time engagement.

Submit a Digital Flyer

To submit a Digital Flyer for Anschutz Signage, submit your 8x10 PDF by clicking the button above. It will navigate you to the OIT Service Center.

1. Once there, log in using your university credentials
2. Select "Make a Request"
3. Choose "Classroom and AV Support" from the tile options
4. Then choose "Digital Flyer"
5. Select "New"

What We Do

Visual Communication
We manage digital displays that share events, announcements, directories, and other information across campus 

Space Management
We manage interactive digital maps that help you find places and events on campus

Scheduling Support
We provide solutions that allow you to manage room and workspace schedules intuitively, including interactive devices that allow users to reserve spaces directly from the room sign 

Signage Project Management Services
We manage your visual display installations from consultation through purchasing, installation, and ongoing support

Digital Signage Support
We provide ongoing support for your digital media and signage, including troubleshooting, updates, and changes

New Digital Signage and Interactive Displays

Campus displays are often managed at a departmental level. Those requiring remote deployment, API integration for live data, e.g., schedule and timely events, or interactive touchscreens benefit most from OIT Digital Signage offerings, but please email us with any questions about digital media or to request a new digital sign, Complete the New Digital Sign Questionnaire.

Digital Signage Accessibility

Requirements 

• Beginning July 1, 2024, all digital signs must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.  
• We will follow CU Boulder’s accessibility guidelines on digital signage:  
  

1. Captions should accompany any audio content.  
2. Visual format should follow the most recently adopted/published WCAG guidelines for distinguishable color and accessibility best practices for text readability. CU Anschutz branding colors and branding fonts should only be used in combinations that have sufficient color contrast.  For more support/guides, see our @Web page on Accessibility tools. page on Accessibility tools. 
3.  Follow the most recent WCAG standards with respect to animation and flicker rates.   
4. Follow ADA requirements around sign placement as indicated on the Facilities Management Campus Planning Resources page.

Additional Resources  

• TPGI Color Contrast Analyzer (CCA)  
• WebAIM’s WCAG 2 Checklist  
• Overview of web-accessibility related US Laws  
• Making Audio and Video Media Accessible