Because our professors are interested in new ideas and uses for computer games, they will help you stretch your imagination throughout the program. You will take classes in game development and design, animation, visualization, rendering and programming. The final result? You will be a career-ready graduate who knows how to prototype games and game systems and who can consider their impact on society.

The Purdue Polytechnic Institute is one of 10 academic colleges at Purdue University. The Polytechnic specializes in team-based labs where you’ll test ideas, take things apart and put them back together — only better. You’ll learn side-by-side with professors who have worked in the industry and thrive on combining theory, imagination and real-world application. In this innovative environment, you'll learn by doing - gaining deep technical knowledge and applied skills in your chosen discipline coupled with problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication and leadership skills employers desire.

Careers in Game Development and Design

  • Technical artist
  • Game Design Scripter
  • Software Engineer
  • Cinematic Lead
  • Animation/Performance Tracker
  • Character Designer
  • Interaction Designer