Why Purdue?
With a degree in animation and visual effects from Purdue, you will be well-prepared to step into various critical roles within the animation and film industry. Careers in this field are diverse and include:
- 3-D modeler
- Technical director
- Texture artist
- Pre-production artist
- Character designer
Our graduates thrive across various high-impact roles, contributing to the success of some of the most prestigious organizations in the animation sector, including:
- Disney
- Dreamworks
- Animation Mentor
- Xbox
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Kaileen Kraemer
When Kaileen Kraemer first found Purdue’s computer graphics technology program, the work of CGT was a mystery, and enrolling in the program was simply a hope that it would become a gateway to animation. “Creating digital artwork was my hobby growing up and was constantly on my mind during high school. But I had no idea how to make that a job,” Kaileen said. She didn’t realize that the program rigor had given her the ingredients for success — until she started a career at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Transfer to Animation and Visual Effects
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
