Professor Dr. Petronio Bendito

Associate Professor

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Biography

Petronio Bendito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Design at Purdue University, specializing in Visual Communication Design. His work bridges digital color literacy with art, science, and technology, contributing significantly to the field through both scholarly publications and artistic practice. Notably, he authored the RGB/CMY Digital Color Wheel, a critical tool in teaching color literacy, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Visual Literacy. Bendito's research encompasses interdisciplinary projects, collaborating with experts from diverse fields including music, dance, and mathematics. He teaches courses that cover digital media design, web user interfaces, and immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual realities. His creative output has been recognized in various exhibitions and he has received numerous awards, including the International Visual Literacy Association Creative Achievement Award. Additionally, his works have been published in academic papers and catalogs, illustrating his ongoing influence in the field of digital color design and education.

Research Interests

Digital Color Literacy Visual Communication Design Digital Media Design Interactive Multimedia Design

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches courses in Digital Communication Design, focusing on digital color methods and visual storytelling.

Awards

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Creative Achievement Award

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Indiana Arts Commission Grant

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VPA/Purdue Excellence Teaching Award

Courses

AD 31800 - Fundamentals Interactive Multimedia Design AD 31900 - Web Design Visual Communications AD 61100 - Advanced Web Design Visual Communications Design AD 61200 - Color Aesthetic Research

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra

Application Checklist

  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form

Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.