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.

DGR-650 FINAL PROJECT

This course is a self-directed project that forms,the capstone of the MA degree. Students will,critically situate the project in a specific,context and it will be informed by robust,contextualization. Students will develop a body,of well-documented iteractive Ideation, leading to,thematically relevant creative outcomes evidencing,practical impact and/or a critical provocation.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGR 613

GRT-611 3D RENDERING & ANIMATION I

This course introduces the basics of 3D digital,rendering and animation techniques as specifically,applied to vehicle design. Students will be,introduced to Blender as the main animation &,rendering software and will also incorporate other,digital assets and software for rigging 3D models,and video editing.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites:

GRT-612 3D RENDERING & ANIMATION II

This course introduces advanced 3D digital,animation techniques for animating vehicle designs,and interactive interior experiences. Students,will be introduced to Blender as the main,animation & rendering software and will also,incorporate other digital assets and software for,rigging 3D models and video editing.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: GRT-611

GRT-519 GRADUATE FOUNDATION STUDIO I

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

Prerequisites:

GRT-685 SPECIAL PROJECT

The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,
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PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTATION,
,is course is taught in two seven-week modules. The,first focuses on the development of student,portfolios, resumes, and digital presence in,preparation for applying for internships. The,second introduces advanced 3D digital animation,techniques for animating vehicle designs and,interactive interior experiences. Students will be,introduced to Blender as the main animation &,rendering software and will also incorporate other,digital assets and software for rigging 3D models,and video editing.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: