Category: Course Listing

GRD-625 ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING RESEARCH

In large organizations or companies, the ongoing,tracking of trends and occurrences of their,internal and external environment is the element,that could bring success, currently and in the,future. The art of tracking trends and,occurrences is called Environmental Scanning. ,It is about being informed and building a global,context for your work, your organization, your,competitive environment, and your industry.,This class will provide students with the tools to,examine trends and changes, and to create the key,environmental indicators-internal, external,,qualitative, and quantitative that will have the,most important potential impact on their work.

Credits: 3

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

IXD-702 UX DESIGN STUDIO IV

The Graduate Studio I, II, III, and IV courses are,designed to address projects of increasing,complexity and progressively strengthen your,problem-solving skills in UX Design. Students,solve a design problem rooted in a creative,industries-related context, requiring substantive,research and concept development phases,,refinement, and execution phases. Research,methodologies, design approaches, and techniques,students learned in the UX-centered courses will,be applied to develop and evaluate their,solutions. These courses are structured to,simulate the professional studio environment with,formally scheduled milestones and defined,deliverables and will be reviewed by faculty and,industry professionals through formal,presentations.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IXD 701

CLA-631 CIRCULAR ECONOMIES AND DESIGN

On this course, students learn about the,principles of the circular economy. Students,explore the economic advantages for,cradle-to-cradle design, closed loop,manufacturing, align of waste-streams to material,flows, and industrial symbiosis. Through a design,assignment, students explore the challenges of,transitioning from infinite growth to circular,economies.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGR-635 DESIGN THINKING

Students learn to use Design Thinking as a,cross-disciplinary method for problem solving. ,Design Thinking is characterized by a non-linear,,creative, playful, and collaborative approach for,generating and testing ideas through rapid,ideation and prototyping. Students learn to,challenge assumptions, take risks, and adopt,unconventional perspectives in the process of,problem solving. The class teaches students to,take a human-centered approach, led by user,empathy to (re)define problems, generate ideas,,prototype, model, and test concepts and ideas for,new products, services, processes, and strategies.,Students do not need any formal design training to,take this course, but will be required to,visualize, map, enact, and document thinking and,ideas in collaborative spaces.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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.,
WINTER 2024
,
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:

IXD-715 METAVERSE DESIGN

In this course, students study the conceptual and,related UX design approaches to metaverse,creation. Metaverse is a broader term encompassing,technologies such as augmented reality (AR),,virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and,virtual 3D environments where interaction will,take place. Students explore various platforms,,technical aspects, and design approaches,applicable in a non-physical environment. The,virtual worlds today are more than just,technology. They have become humans’ alternative,habitat to the physical one. Such tendencies,require full attention from the new generation of,UX designers and a profound understanding of the,media phenomena from different perspectives. This,is a hands-on course where priority is given to,engagement on real-industry projects and searches,for design solutions that include using metaverse,and 3D virtual environments for video games,,virtual classrooms, augmented chat platforms,,artificial intelligence-generated content, and,many other emerging applications.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: IXD 621

CLA-722 ADVOCACY IN CLIMATE POLICY

In this course, students reflect on their program,studies so far and make persuasive cases for,policy and political change. Understanding global,mapping of climate action politics, business,practices, and social justice is necessary for,effective advocacy for change. Students learn,about geo-political, economic and trading factors,that impact climate change.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DGR-640 MINOR PROJECT

“On average, it takes a (design) graduate two,years to get their first job, but 76% of Student,Award winners walk into a job or placement within,3 months.” The minor project is an opportunity,for students to diversify their portfolios and,broaden career opportunities with a project(s),taken from national and international student,design competitions. By working on briefs set,outside of the college, students can widen their,scope for employment and evidence successful,team-working on their resume and in portfolios.,It enables students to assess their professional,skills, redefine ideas and strategies for art,,media and design and provide quickly visualized,outcomes in response to creative briefs.,Students are encouraged to take risks, but also,work to their strengths. However, while there is,a range of project briefs to choose from, students,are cautioned not to venture into creative,disciplines that are beyond their skillset.,Students are required to work in teams of two or,three, and interdisciplinary groups drawn from,across programs and year groups* are strongly,encouraged.,*NOTE: The course is also offered as an elective.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: