Transportation Design – 2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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 Title	Credits
DGR 601	Graduate Communication	1†
GRT 519	Graduate Foundation Studio I	3
GRT 521	Grad Foundation: Visual Communication I	3
GRT 531	Grad Foundation: Digital Modeling I	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3

†Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 520	Graduate Foundation Studio II	3
GRT 522	Graduate Foundation: Visual Communication II	3
GRT 532	Graduate Foundation: Digital Modeling II	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3

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

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 601	Studio I: Exterior Messaging	3
GRT 605	Digital Viscom I	3
GRT 607	Analytical Drawing & Rendering I	3
DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3
GRT 609	Transportation Design Seminar (7 WK -F1)	1.5
GRT 611	3D Rendering & Animation I (7 WK – F2)	1.5

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 602	Studio II: Interior Experience	3
GRT 606	Digital Viscom II	3
GRT 608	Analytical Drawing & Rendering II	3
DGR 620	Graduate Research Methods	3
GRT 610	Portfolio Development (7 WK – W1)	1.5
GRT 612	3D Rendering & Animation II (7 WK – W2)	1.5

Third Year

Fifth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 711	Thesis Project I	6
DGR 631	Written Thesis	3
GRT 701	Studio III: Strategic Branding	3
DGR 775	Graduate Studies Internship	3*
— —	Elective	3*

*Choose One

Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 712	Thesis Project II	6
GRT 702	Studio IV: Professional Focus	3
— —	Elective	3
— —	Elective	3

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 Title	Credits
DGR 601	Graduate Communication	1*
GRT 601	Studio I: Exterior Messaging	3
GRT 605	Digital Viscom I	3
GRT 607	Analytical Drawing & Rendering I	3
DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3
GRT 609	Transportation Design Seminar (7 WK -F1)	1.5
GRT 611	3D Rendering & Animation I (7 WK – F2)	1.5

*Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 602	Studio II: Interior Experience	3
GRT 606	Digital Viscom II	3
GRT 608	Analytical Drawing & Rendering II	3
DGR 620	Graduate Research Methods	3
DGR 650	Final Project	3
GRT 610	Portfolio Development (7 WK – W1)	1.5
GRT 612	3D Rendering & Animation II (7 WK – W2)	1.5

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 711	Thesis Project I	6
DGR 631	Written Thesis	3
GRT 701	Studio III: Strategic Branding	3
DGR 775	Graduate Studies Internship	3*
— —	Elective	3*

*Choose one

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
DGR 712	Thesis Project II	6
GRT 702	Studio IV: Professional Focus	3
— —	Elective	3
— —	Elective	3

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 60/61

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 Title	Credits
DGR 601	Graduate Communication	1†
GRT 519	Graduate Foundation Studio I	3
GRT 521	Grad Foundation: Visual Communication I	3
GRT 531	Grad Foundation: Digital Modeling I	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3

†Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 520	Graduate Foundation Studio II	3
GRT 522	Graduate Foundation: Visual Communication II	3
GRT 532	Graduate Foundation: Digital Modeling II	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3
— —	Assigned Elective	3

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

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 601	Studio I: Exterior Messaging	3
GRT 605	Digital Viscom I	3
GRT 607	Analytical Drawing & Rendering I	3
DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3
GRT 609	Transportation Design Seminar (7 WK -F1)	1.5
GRT 611	3D Rendering & Animation I (7 WK – F2)	1.5

*Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 606	Digital Viscom II	3
GRT 608	Analytical Drawing & Rendering II	3
DGR 620	Graduate Research Methods	3
DGR 650	Final Project	3
GRT 610	Portfolio Development (7 WK – W1)	1.5
GRT 612	3D Rendering & Animation II (7 WK – W2)	1.5

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 42/61

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 Title	Credits
DGR 601	Graduate Communication	1*
GRT 601	Studio I: Exterior Messaging	3
GRT 605	Digital Viscom I	3
GRT 607	Analytical Drawing & Rendering I	3
DGR 613	Graduate Seminar	3
GRT 609	Transportation Design Seminar (7 WK -F1)	1.5
GRT 611	3D Rendering & Animation I (7 WK – F2)	1.5

*Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GRT 606	Digital Viscom II	3
GRT 608	Analytical Drawing & Rendering II	3
DGR 620	Graduate Research Methods	3
DGR 650	Final Project	3
GRT 610	Portfolio Development (7 WK – W1)	1.5
GRT 612	3D Rendering & Animation II (7 WK – W2)	1.5

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 30/31

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

GRT-607 ANALYTICAL DRAWING & RENDERING I

This course reviews both fundamental and advanced,tools and techniques for analytical drawing and,rendering of a variety of form and material,expressions across a range of vehicle exterior,proportions. At the end of this course, students,will have developed the ability to deconstruct,complex form compositions into primary structural,elements. Thus, they will be able to draw and,render clear and communicative 2D depictions of,observed and imagined formal expressions. This,course will also introduce professional,documentation and presentation of creative work,during its development 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:

DGR-601 GRADUATE COMMUNICATION

Strong English language skills are essential for,success at CCS and in a future career as an,international designer. In this course, students,will develop and improve English communication,skills. Using a wide range of tools and,assignments, students will talk and write about,design with focus on planning and organization,,visual aids, audience, appropriate vocabulary,,revising based on feedback, and presenting before,a group. The skills acquired in this course will,enable students to produce a presentation on,design research conducted throughout the semester.

Credits: 1

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

DGR-613 GRADUATE SEMINAR

The Graduate Seminar course brings together the,full cohort of CCS graduate design students to,discuss and debate key contextual issues in and,around design, and advance critical thinking,skills. Students explore how engagement with key,contextual themes informs and enriches the design,process and design leadership. Students attend,lectures and seminars and undertake visits to key,exhibitions, galleries and/or public talks.,Graduate Seminar serves to advance both critical,inquiry and critical writing skills of students,,and enable the cross-referencing of theory to,practice. Weekly classes are led by debates in,areas including climate change, economics, social,justice, globalization and emerging technology.,This course involves extensive reading, research,,group presentations, short written assignments and,one longer written assignment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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

Prerequisites:

DGR-620 GRADUATE RESEARCH METHODS

The Graduate Research Methods course equips,students with the knowledge and skills required to,undertake a range of advanced research methods,appropriate to practice and critical inquiry in,art and design. The course covers primary research,methods, including design ethnography, field,research, case studies, interviews, reflective,practice, and practice-based methods. The,knowledge acquired throughout the course will,support students in the formulation of,sophisticated, reflective and fully reference,proposals for research-led creative practice, and,a rigorously informed critical discourse.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGR 613 GRADUATE SEMINAR