Themed Entertainment Design Certificate
Step into the themed entertainment field with Purdue’s Themed Entertainment Design Certificate. Whether you're an engineer, designer or artist, this flexible program will help you create immersive experiences, larger-than-life themed attractions and unforgettable experiences in the exciting world of themed entertainment. Study online, learn from industry leaders, and launch a unique and exciting career.
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Overview
Become a leader in themed entertainment design
Bring imaginative worlds to life with our fully online, three-course certificate in Themed Entertainment Design. Learn how to create immersive experiences like those found at Disney, Universal Studios, zoos, aquariums, museums, themed restaurants, cruise lines, theaters, hospitals, and more.
This hands-on program helps you build real-world skills through project-based learning — an ideal upskilling opportunity for mechanical engineers, audio engineers, interior designers, media arts specialists, and other entertainment professionals.
Program highlights:
- Live weekly industry meet-ups with leaders from Disney, Universal, and other top organizations
- Optional visit to the IAPA conference in Orlando to network directly with employers
Gain the foundational expertise you need to launch or elevate your career in the exciting world of themed entertainment.
Program Specifics
Learn more about themed entertainment design
To earn the certificate, students complete three online courses: an introduction to themed entertainment design, planning and communicating themed entertainment design, and current and future trends in themed entertainment design. In these courses, students complete hands-on projects focused on building competencies in storytelling, technical design and project management. Through learning from industry leaders, students also gain insight into current trends and future directions in the field. Students can also take courses individually without registering for the full certificate.
Course Names
- An Introduction to Themed Entertainment Design
- Planning and Communicating Themed Entertainment Design
- Current and Future Trends in Themed Entertainment Design
Purdue does an excellent job of introducing students to the industry of themed attraction design and theme parks. From initial idea conception to complex layout plans and digital models, you will walk through the entire process of designing an attraction step by step. Weekly meetings with the professors and interviews with local themed attraction designers provided invaluable information as well as an inside perspective on the industry.
Rachel Carter
Purdue University Online Student in Themed Entertainment Design
Careers in Themed Attraction Design
- Digital Animators
- Graphic Design
- Media Specialist
- 3D Modeler
- Project Manager
- Technical Director
- Audio Engineer
- Interior Designer
- Mechanical Engineer
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