Summary
The College for Creative Studies 2026–2027 catalog page for the M.A. in Transportation Design outlines a 30–31 credit graduate program with a first-year curriculum spread across two semesters and coursework in areas such as Graduate Communication, Studio I: Exterior Messaging, Digital Visualization (Digital Viscom I & II), Analytical Drawing & Rendering (I & II), a Graduate Seminar and a Transportation Design Seminar, and 3D Rendering & Animation (I & II) alongside Portfolio Development and Graduate Research Methods, culminating with a Final Project. The page also notes that graduate students must maintain a required 3.0 cumulative GPA, and includes a footnote indicating one course is contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.
Master of Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Total Credits 30-31
First Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| Earned | 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 | |
| 7 WK -F1 | GRT 609 | Transportation Design Seminar | 1.5 |
| 7 WK -F2 | GRT 611 | 3D Rendering & Animation I | 1.5 |
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | 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 | |
| 7 WK -F1 | GRT 610 | Portfolio Development | 1.5 |
| 7 WK -F2 | GRT 612 | 3D Rendering & Animation II | 1.5 |
Additional Information
GPA Requirement
Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Footnotes
* Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.