M.A. – Transportation Design (2YR)

Master of Arts Two Year Degree Requirements

First Year

12-31 credit hours*

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 601Graduate Communication1†
GRT 519Graduate Foundation Studio I3
GRT 521Grad Foundation: Visual Communication I3
GRT 531Grad Foundation: Digital Modeling I3
— —Assigned Elective3
— —Assigned Elective3
†Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
GRT 520Graduate Foundation Studio II3
GRT 522Graduate Foundation: Visual Communication II3
GRT 532Graduate Foundation: Digital Modeling II3
— —Assigned Elective3
— —Assigned Elective3

*Year One is customized based on the Department Chair’s recommendation and Plan of Work

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
GRT 601Studio I: Exterior Messaging3
GRT 605Digital Viscom I3
GRT 607Analytical Drawing & Rendering I3
DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
GRT 609Transportation Design Seminar (7 WK -F1)1.5
GRT 6113D Rendering & Animation I (7 WK – F2)1.5
*Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
GRT 606Digital Viscom II3
GRT 608Analytical Drawing & Rendering II3
DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
DGR 650Final Project3
GRT 610Portfolio Development (7 WK – W1)1.5
GRT 6123D Rendering & Animation II (7 WK – W2)1.5

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 42/61

Assigned Elective – Studio or Lecture course assigned from a specific list of approved courses. Students are required to meet with their Graduate Department Chair for final confirmation of elective selection, prior to registration.

Elective – Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.

Students enrolled in Graduate Level Programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.