The Department of Computer Graphics Technology touches 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.
With eight areas of specialization to choose from, undergraduate computer graphics students can align their plan of study with their talents. Real-world projects and research opportunities help students put theories into practice.
Undergraduate Majors
All undergraduate majors are part of the Computer Graphics Technology Program
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The animation and visual effects major emphasizes six elements of animation: rendering, motion, lighting, character rigging, texturing and 3D modeling; and three elements of visual effects: compositing, simulation and tracking. Students learn to layer video and photos, place actors into virtual environments and merge 3D models with live-action sets.
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User experience (UX) encompasses every aspect of a user's interaction with a web site or a product. UX designers aim to create products that not only work reliably but also provide a fun and pleasant user experience. |
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Prepare for a career that is helping revolutionize the architecture, engineering and construction industry using information-rich models to assist in the planning, design, construction, and management of building and infrastructure projects. |
Enhance the design, manufacture, and marketing of products through 3D modeling, database management, simulations and renderings. |
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Learn the art and science of representing data-rich information in a format that enables users to understand, use, communicate, and take action. |
From education to entertainment, focus on new techniques and best practices to bring new worlds to life on a variety of platforms. |
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Learn the concepts and tools necessary to create dynamic, interactive and secure web sites and mobile applications. |
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Two degrees in five years: earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer graphics technology in only five years with a special plan of study. |
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Graduate Programs
Apply your computer graphics expertise to address challenges in instructional design, engineering, graphic design, cognitive psychology, human factors, visualization, and management and more.
Take advantage of a doctorate to develop expertise in a specific technological area and become an advanced leader, researcher, professor or supervisor in technology.
Minors
Gain knowledge in current and emerging graphics theories and computer graphics technologies associated with design, documentation and modeling in the construction industry.
Study current and emerging graphics theories and technologies associated with the design, documentation, manufacture and and support of products and related services.
An example of team feedback with five students, five industry mentor/judges, and faculty. It's an example of how Brad Benhart said "we ‘leaned into’ the pandemic as a learning experience for the students."
“My Purdue coursework included projects that spanned multiple weeks with a variety of deliverables, and completing the work successfully required teamwork. This is exactly how the real world works.”
Karen Waldenmeyer
BS, ’08, Computer Graphics Technology; MS, ’10, Technology
Contact Us
Computer Graphics Technology Department
Knoy Hall
Room 363
401 N. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765-494-7505
Email: cgtinfo@purdue.edu
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