M.F.A. – Transportation Design (3YR)

Master of Fine Arts Three 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

Second Year

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

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
GRT 602Studio II: Interior Experience3
GRT 606Digital Viscom II3
GRT 608Analytical Drawing & Rendering II3
DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
GRT 610Portfolio Development (7 WK – W1)1.5
GRT 6123D Rendering & Animation II (7 WK – W2)1.5

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 711Thesis Project I6
DGR 631Written Thesis3
GRT 701Studio III: Strategic Branding3
DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3*
— —Elective3*
*Choose One

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 712Thesis Project II6
GRT 702Studio IV: Professional Focus3
— —Elective3
— —Elective3

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 72/91

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.

M.F.A. – Transportation Design

Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 601Graduate Communication1*
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

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
GRT 602Studio II: Interior Experience3
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

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 711Thesis Project I6
DGR 631Written Thesis3
GRT 701Studio III: Strategic Branding3
DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3*
— —Elective3*
*Choose one

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 712Thesis Project II6
GRT 702Studio IV: Professional Focus3
— —Elective3
— —Elective3

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 60/61

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.

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.

M.A. – Transportation Design

Master of Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 601Graduate Communication1*
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

Second 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: 30/31

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.

GRT-521 GRAD FOUNDATION:VISUAL COMM I

In this course, graduate transportation students,review basic drawing skills of perspective and,form rendering. Convincing description of original,designs via multiple perspective views and tonal,modeling to describe form is stressed. Through,group analysis of work, students learn how to,improve their skills, as well as how to,professionally give and receive constructive,criticism. 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

Prerequisites:

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

GRT-522 GRAD FOUNDATION:VISUAL COMM II

In this course, students will begin making the,important transition from analog rendering to,digital visualization. This transition will,involve an introduction to popular digital,resources, an emphasis on color theory, and,constant reinforcement of the essential skills,learned in Visual Communication I. 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

Prerequisites: GRT 521

GRT-775 GRADUATE TRANS DESIGN INTERNSHIP

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson.,

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

GRT-531 GRAD FOUNDATION:DIG MODELING I

This digital modeling course introduces students,to digital orthographic drawing, leading to basic,3-D digital modeling and rendering using industry,standard software such as Autodesk Alias and,Blender. 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

Prerequisites:

GRT-775 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP 6 CREDIT

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson.

Credits: 6

Prerequisites: