To inquire about this program:
Admission Office | 312-362-8300

DePaul's Computer Graphics and Motion Technology program combines art, math and technology to prepare you for a wide variety of careers in computer graphics and animation. With this degree, you could create visuals for video games, work as a scientific and aerospace visualization specialist or have a career in movies, television or advertising.

As a Computer Graphics and Motion Technology student, you will learn:

  • 3-D animation techniques
  • 3-D modeling
  • Computer science programming principles
  • Digital photography
  • History and theory of graphic design
  • Rendering
  • Texturing
  • Usability and human-computer interaction
  • Visual communication techniques
The program offers two concentrations: technical designer and developer.
The technical designer concentration focuses on visual aspects of computer graphics and motion technology, including:

  • Character rigging
  • Lighting setup
  • Scripting
  • Shader development
The developer concentration prepares you for a career in graphics software development, with courses that focuses on:

  • Animation
  • Mathematics
  • Programming languages

Internship Possibilities

  • Arc Worldwide/Leo Burnett
  • EA Video Games
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Motorola
  • Wideload Games Inc.



What can you do with this degree?

  • 3-D Web Content Development
  • Commercial Production
  • Consulting
  • Creative Directing
  • Graphic Design
  • Graphics Software Development
  • Software Development
  • Technology Production Services
  • Technical Animation
  • Technical Directing