Tag: Graduate Studies

M.F.A. – Color & Materials Design

Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 601Graduate Communication1*
CMD 601Studio I: CMD Experience3
DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
CMD 604Trend Research Methods3
CMD 605Color Lab: Theory & Science3
CMD 609Digital Visualization for Color & Materials Design3
*Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
CMD 602Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives3
CMD 606Material Lab: Crafted Science3
DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
DGR 721Professional Practice3
DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3*
—–Assigned Elective3*
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Second Year

Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 711Thesis Project I6
CMD 701Studio III: CMD Impact3
CMD 607Applied Material and Processes3
DGR 631Written Thesis3

Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 712Thesis Project II6
CMD 702Studio IV: CMF 3603
CMD 790Color & Materials Independent Study3*
—–Assigned Elective3*
DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3†
—–Assigned Elective3†
*Choose one of the indicated courses.
†Choose one of the indicated courses.

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 30/31

Assigned Electives – 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.

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

M.A. – Color & Materials Design

Master of Arts Degree Requirements

First Year

First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
DGR 601Graduate Communication1*
CMD 601Studio I: CMD Experience3
DGR 613Graduate Seminar3
CMD 604Trend Research Methods3
CMD 605Color Lab: Theory & Science3
CMD 609Digital Visualization for Color & Materials Design3
*Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam

Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours

Course #Course TitleCredits
CMD 602Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives3
CMD 606Material Lab: Crafted Science3
DGR 620Graduate Research Methods3
DGR 650Final Project
DGR 775Graduate Studies Internship3*
—–Assigned Elective3*
*Choose one of the indicated courses.

Catalog Year 24/25

Total Credits: 30/31

Assigned Electives – 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.

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

GID-601 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIO I

This is the first of two studio courses on the MA,and MFA Interdisciplinary Studies,programs. These studio courses enable students to,explore modes of interdisciplinary,and collaborative practice. Building on,multidisciplinary experiences and technical,knowledge from option courses, or in other,programs of study, students will explore and,develop frameworks for anti-siloed practices that,extend laterally across numerous disciplines, and,when possible, outside of art and design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

GID-602 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIO II

This is the second of two studio courses on the MA,and MFA Interdisciplinary Studies,programs. These studio courses enable students to,explore modes of interdisciplinary,and collaborative practice. Building on,multidisciplinary experiences and technical,knowledge from option courses, or in other,programs of study, students will explore and,develop frameworks for anti-siloed practices that,extend laterally across numerous disciplines, and,when possible, outside of art and design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: GID 601

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.,
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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:

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: