Game Development and Design

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major

Game Development and Design

Game Development and Design
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Turn Your Passion for Gaming into a Thriving Career!

Are you passionate about video games and eager to create immersive gaming experiences? Purdue University's Game Development and Design major offers a dynamic and hands-on educational experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the game development industry. Our program combines cutting-edge technology, practical skills, and industry insights to ensure you are ready to excel in your professional journey.

Students unleash their creativity through advanced software tools, mastering 3D modeling, imaging, programming, and game development. They design immersive visuals, build interactive experiences, and develop market-ready games using industry-standard engines and tools. Through hands-on projects and portfolio development, students sharpen both their technical expertise and artistic vision for success in digital and interactive media.

Why Choose Purdue's Game Development and Design Major?

  • Innovative Curriculum: Our courses cover a wide range of topics, from game design and 3D modeling to game development and data visualization.
  • Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through labs, projects, and real-world applications.
  • Industry Connections: Benefit from Purdue's strong ties with leading game development companies.
  • Career Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths in game design, game programming, level design, and more. 

Embark on a journey that combines technical expertise, creative skills, and industry knowledge. Purdue University's Game Development BS degree is your gateway to a thriving career in the game development 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.

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Program Details

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major
School/Department Offering this degree
School of Applied and Creative Computing
Location of Degree
West Lafayette
#1 Top Game Design School in Indiana Animation Career Review, 2024
#11 Top Game Design School Nationally among Public Schools and Colleges Animation Career Review, 2024
#25 Top Game Design School Nationally among all schools (public and private) Animation Career Review, 2024

Potential Employers

Zynga
Volition Inc.
Riot Games
Electronic Arts

Potential Job Titles

Technical artist
Game Design scripter
Cinematic lead
Animation tracker

Where You'll Learn

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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Course Highlights
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Introduction To Games

Students learn the history of computer game design. Students engage in learning activities that help them remember basic game design principles. These principles are then applied using simple exercises within game engine technology.

Game Development II: Design And Psychology

This course examines video game design, theory, and development from aesthetic, psychological, and technical perspectives. Students will gain experience with a commercial game development platform. Advanced game development techniques will be taught in this course

Game Development Practicum

This course provides an opportunity for teams of game developers to focus on a project without distraction by competing course deliverables. Students propose a game project and spend the entire semester working only on that project. Course instructors will function as facilitators, producers, and supervisors, helping each student team scaffold their work such that all course goals are met.

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.

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