Animation and Visual Effects

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major

Animation and Visual Effects

Animation and Visual Effects

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Bring Your Imagination to Life with Animation and Visual Effects! 

Are you passionate about animation and visual effects and eager to create stunning digital art? Purdue University's Animation and Visual Effects major offers a dynamic and hands-on educational experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the animation and visual effects industry. Our program combines cutting-edge technology, practical skills, and industry insights to ensure you are ready to excel in your professional journey. 

In this major, students explore creativity and communication through sketching, 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, and imaging. They build skills in web development, UX design, and data visualization while mastering industry tools and techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing professional portfolios, project management, and career readiness. Through hands-on work, students create visually compelling, functional designs for print, digital media, and interactive platforms.

Why Choose Purdue's Animation and Visual Effects Major? 

  • Innovative Curriculum: Our courses cover a wide range of topics, from sketch visualization and 3D modeling to animation foundations and visual effects. 

  • Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through labs, projects, and real-world applications. 

  • Industry Connections: Benefit from Purdue's strong ties with leading animation and visual effects companies. 

  • Career Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths in animation, visual effects, game design, and more. 

Embark on a journey that combines technical expertise, creative skills, and industry knowledge. Purdue University's Animation and Visual Effects major is your gateway to a thriving career in the animation and visual effects industry.

Graduate in three years with this major as part of our Degree in 3 program. An advisor can help explain the course load and necessary requirements to complete your degree a year earlier.

Program Details

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major
School/Department Offering this degree
Location of Degree
#1 Top Animation School in Indiana Animation Career Review, 2024
#8 Top Animation School among Public Schools and Colleges Animation Career Review, 2024
#30 Top Animation School among all Public and Private SchoolsAnimation Career Review, 2024

Potential Employers

Animation Mentor
Dreamworks
Walt Disney Company
Rhythm & Hues

Potential Job Titles

3-d modeler
Technical director
Visual effects compositor
Motion graphics compositor

Accreditation

ABET Accreditation The Computer Graphics Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.

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Academic Opportunities

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Study Abroad

All students in the Purdue Polytechnic can choose to gain an enriched perspective of the global marketplace through a multitude of global experiences that both interest and benefit the student.

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Minors

Purdue Polytechnic offers minors that provide unique opportunities to expand your knowledge, broaden your experience and prepare you for success after your time at Purdue.

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Student Organizations

Student activities and organizations are a great way to immerse yourself in your chosen path of study. Choose from a variety of interests within the college organizations or university-level programs.

College is not only about furthering your passions, but the payoff for that passion after college. I’ve always said that I want to work on movies—‘I want my name in the rolling credits at the end.’ And because of the Visual Effects major, I’ve jumped at all the opportunities to learn!
Bri Baehl
Animation and Visual Effects