Category: Graduate Course Catalog

CMD-619 FOOTWEAR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

In this course, students will explore the process of designing a research-driven, culturally-appropriate, and professionally presented footwear collection. Students will gain insight into conducting trend- and self-led research to translate into marketable concepts for entrepreneurial or industry landscapes, understanding how color, material and finish can play an influential role within the design process of the product. The knowledge acquired in the course will be applied by students to construct a comprehensive design package that includes key elements such as mood and lifestyle boards, color schemes, material selection, illustrations, and technical drawings.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGR-685 SPECIAL PROJECT

The Special Project course is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area being explored. WINTER 2024 BIODESIGN CHALLENGE
This course will introduce graduate students to the ideas of working with biomaterials in the context of their properties and aesthetics with a focus on developing ideas that offer new ways of using materials for solving larger problems. Through engagement, collaboration, and experimentation, classroom discussions will look at the ethics and human impact of materials from sourcing, manufacturing, and transporting to the end user. Sustainability, environmental impact, and life cycle will be recurring themes during the idea development process. Open to Graduate and Undergraduate Junior and Seniors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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:

IXD-790 INTERACTION DESIGN INDEPENDENT STUDY

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

Prerequisites:

CMD-621 INTERMEDIATE FOOTWEAR DESIGN

In this course, students conduct an in-depth exploration of intermediate techniques in researching and constructing footwear. The curriculum covers patternmaking, cutting, sewing, and the creation of one shoe in several iterations of color and materials. The coursework focuses on transforming concepts from two-dimensional paper patterns into three-dimensional products, utilizing diverse materials that are integral to Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) design in footwear. Moreover, students gain insight into the operation and maintenance of industrial machinery essential to the shoemaking process.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: CMD-619

DGR-711 THESIS PROJECT I

Thesis I is part one of a self-directed major project that will be the culmination of the graduate study experience. Students will critically situate the project in a specific context and will be informed by robust research methodologies. Students will develop a body of well-documented research and development work, that will underpin thematically relevant creative outcomes in part two, evidencing practical impact and/or a critical provocation.

Credits: 6

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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

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