Author: Tanecia Nunlee

GRT-702 STUDIO IV: PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

This course has two main components. The first,half of the semester will concentrate on the,completion of a compressed project. This can be a,stand-alone mini-project that provides yet another,opportunity in the area of desired professional,specialization, or the project can be an extension,and completion of the one conducted in the,previous semesters’ GRT-701. For example, if a,vehicle exterior was the focus for GRT-701, the,mini project in GRT-702 could be the interior for,that exterior or vice versa. The second half of,the semester will then focus on the finalization,and refinement of student portfolios and online,promotional presence in preparation for the end of,the year exhibition and industry interviews. This,course will result in a final exterior or interior,design executed as a technical digital 3D model,data set capable of further engineering,assessment, fabrication, and/or animation.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: GRT 701

GRD-625 ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING RESEARCH

In large organizations or companies, the ongoing,tracking of trends and occurrences of their,internal and external environment is the element,that could bring success, currently and in the,future. The art of tracking trends and,occurrences is called Environmental Scanning. ,It is about being informed and building a global,context for your work, your organization, your,competitive environment, and your industry.,This class will provide students with the tools to,examine trends and changes, and to create the key,environmental indicators-internal, external,,qualitative, and quantitative that will have the,most important potential impact on their work.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

GRT-608 ANALYTICAL DRAWING & RENDERING II

This course applies fundamentals and advanced,tools and techniques for analytical drawing and,rendering of a variety of thematic expressions,across a range of vehicle interior designs. At,the end of this course, students will have,developed the ability to both deconstruct as well,as assemble complex formal compositions in,consideration of their primary structural,elements. And thus, be able to draw and render,clear and communicative 2D depictions of observed,and imagined vehicle interior designs at a,professional level of craft and artistry. ,Additionally, this course will further practice,professional documentation and presentation of,creative work throughout the development process,and for final display. Professional 2D and 3D,digital software being used within the,transportation design industry will be used,extensively in this course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: GRT 607

GRD-605 DATA VISUALIZATION

This course will introduce the fundamental,concepts, methods, and practices of data,visualization design. Data visualization is an,emerging field requiring technical skill, design,aptitude, and interdisciplinary thought. Students,will work both individually and in teams to,explore the data visualization design development,process, and communicate data effectively through,visual narrative. The purpose of this class is to,equip students with a new range of skills that,will facilitate deep engagement of diverse,audiences through a design thinking process, to,visually display the results of their research,,analysis and create powerful tools for,brainstorming.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

GRT-520 GRADUATE FOUNDATION STUDIO II

The graduate first-year transportation design,experience is divided into two semester-length,studios: one interior-focused, one,exterior-focused. Students taking an,interior-focused studio in the fall semester will,then take an exterior focused studio in the winter,semester, and vice versa. In both interior and,exterior studios, students will be encouraged to,pursue a user-center design approach. Incoming,graduate transportation design students will be,introduced to rendering and modeling techniques,integral to the transportation design process.,Course content may be reinforced through field,trips to local design studios and factories.,Students prepare a comprehensive presentation at,the end of semester which includes critical,self-assessment and reflection of their,developmental strengths and needs.

Credits: 3

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GRD-610 DATA VISUALIZATION II

In this hands-on lab course designed to build,skills in advanced data visualization, students,will work both individually and in teams to build,technical skills in R, one of the leading,analytical programs used today. In addition to,building customized data visualizations, students,will learn methods for data transformation and,processing necessary to effectively communicate,data through images. The course will emphasize a,professional workflow for visualization,,integrating data science software with design,tools.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: GRD 605

GRT-609 TRANSPORTATION DESIGN SEMINAR

This course provides a general introduction and,review of terms, principles, and practices,considered essential for the study and,professional practice of Transportation Design.,Emphasis is placed on verbal discussion, analysis,and critique of formal aesthetic composition,,vehicle design execution, as well as trends and,technologies in the mobility industry.

Credits: 1.5

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