Computer Graphics Technology Department

Effective July 1, 2025, Purdue Polytechnic’s former departments of Computer and Information Technology and Computer Graphics Technology have officially unified to form the School of Applied and Creative Computing. Approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees, this new academic unit brings together technical and creative computing disciplines to enhance collaboration, streamline academic offerings, and better align with industry needs in areas such as IT infrastructure, data visualization, user experience, and emerging media technologies. For more information, visit the official announcement.

Where technical meets creative

Expanding the boundaries of technology and creativity.

department of Computer Graphics Technology

Our career-ready majors touch all aspects of computer graphics, from animation to scientific visualization, and from user experience to game studies. Research projects on these topics push the boundaries of how the medium can be used, while the variety of degree options to prepare students to be practitioners and managers in an array of computer graphics-related careers.

EXPLORE OUR MAJORS

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Animation and Visual Effects

Dive into the world of animation and visual effects, where artistic expression meets technical mastery. This program prepares students for careers in film, gaming, and beyond, emphasizing storytelling, digital modeling, and cutting-edge techniques.
Game Development

For those passionate about gaming, this program offers a deep dive into game design and development. Students gain skills in programming, narrative creation, and industry trends, aiming for innovation in the gaming world.
Themed Entertainment Design

Design and create immersive attractions and experiences, bringing stories to life with a blend of artistic vision, technical skill, and narrative expertise.
UX Design

Focused on crafting outstanding user experiences, this program combines design principles with technology. Students develop skills in user research, problem-solving, and communication, essential for creating intuitive digital products.
Web Programming and Design

This program caters to aspirants passionate about building websites and web applications. It covers everything from coding to UX/UI design, preparing students for diverse careers in the digital world.

GRADUATE MAJORS

MS in Computer Graphics Technology

Dive deep into the expansive field of computer graphics, spanning animation, data visualization, game development, user experience, and web programming. Elevate your skills and prepare for leadership with hands-on, real-world-focused studies!
Ph.D. in Technology

This doctoral program addresses tomorrow's technology needs by developing your skills in advanced interdisciplinary research, as well as in product, service and process creation management for work in technology-dependent enterprises.

FEATURED FACULTY

Yingjie Chen

Professor

Carlos Morales

Associate Professor

Jeffery Kesselman

Assistant Professor

Robert Howard

Associate Professor of Practice

IN THE NEWS

Andrews Fellowship, Presidential Excellence Award recipient builds skills, community ties as she heads into technology Ph.D.

Angela's work, from our own VR Lab to the Spanish and Japanese language departments, has gotten her a number of unique accolades as she heads into our Ph.D. program—go Angela