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This course builds upon the skills learned in,Digital Modeling and Rendering I; students are,introduced to more complex surfaces, shapes and,building techniques. Skills such as modeling to a,package, dimensional accuracy and maintaining,surface continuity are stressed. 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 531
Independent Study is available to graduate,students with a cumulative grade point average of,3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to,work in an area or on a project that is not,otherwise offered or addressed in the regular,curriculum. An Independent Study should include,opportunities for individual student voice and,provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students,may receive credit toward graduation for no more,than 6 credit hours. The student must,submit to the chairperson of the department in,which they wish to study, an Independent Study,Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s,plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to,study,independently. Once the department chairperson,provides approval and the instructor for the,Independent Study is determined, the faculty,member must write an Independent Study Syllabus,with,education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates,,course expectations, timelines, and due dates.
Credits: 3
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This is the first in a two-course sequence that,introduces advanced fundamentals of vehicle design,through the analysis and development of both,conventional and unconventional vehicles types. ,Special focus is on the research and,conceptual/form development of an aesthetic,message concept to be applied firstly in this,course to vehicle exterior designs, and then,further developed towards interior application in,the following semester. Both courses are,augmented by supporting studio courses teaching,technical 2D and 3D skills. In both semesters,,the main studio courses, GRT-601 and GRT-602,provide the core project brief around which,primary lessons are introduced, then reinforced,either directly or indirectly with assignments,from the supporting studios. This course will,result in a final exterior design executed as a,technical digital 3D model data set capable of,further engineering assessment and/or fabrication.
Credits: 3
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The second of the two-course core studio,sequences, this class continues the introduction,of advanced fundamentals of vehicle design. ,Existing concept vehicle interiors are analyzed to,help develop a unique interior design for the,final exterior design created in Graduate,Transportation Design I. Here, the aesthetic,message concept generated last semester is now,further developed into an experiential interior,context which considers specific user research and,is realized as both physical and psycho-sensorial,formal executions. This course will result in,final integrated exterior and interior designs,executed as a technical digital 3D model data set,capable of further engineering assessment and/or,fabrication. The final combined interior and,exterior 3D digital model will also be animated to,demonstrate its conceptual intent.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: GRT 601
This course introduces multiple 3D modeling and,rendering tools, techniques, and processes,required for both analyzing and realizing complex,formal design expressions. These are then,executed as final, technical digital 3D model data,sets that are capable of further engineering,assessment and fabrication. Special attention is,given to the rapid exploration and development of,3D vehicle exterior form through extensive use of,a range of 3D digital modeling and rendering,software including Zbrush, Alias, VRED, Keyshot,,Blender &/or Unreal Engine.
Credits: 3
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As a continuation of Digital Visual Communication,I. this course focuses on advanced 3D modeling and,rendering tools, techniques, and processes,required for both analyzing and realizing complex,formal design expressions with a special focus on,vehicle interiors. In addition to continuing to,build competency in rapid 3D form exploration and,development, this course expands into the,refinement of a technical digital 3D model data,set of a fully integrated exterior and interior,vehicle design. This 3D model is then animated to,evaluate final product execution, communicate,conceptual intent, and demonstrate technical,component articulation. 3D digital modeling and,animation software such as Zbrush, Alias, VRED,,Keyshot, Blender &/ or Unreal Engine are,extensively used.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: GRT 605
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
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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
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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
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
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