2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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
The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,
,WINTER 2027,
,MODEL FABRICATION ,,
,This course provides an in-depth exploration of,the digital-to-physical workflow used in,automotive,model fabrication. Students learn FDM and DLP,printing processes, surface and tolerance,considerations, part-break planning, printing,strategy, and multi-stage post-processing. The,class,emphasizes practical studio skills including,orientation for paint-facing surfaces, precision,joint design, support removal, filler work,,priming, surfacing, and final paint finishing. By,the end of the semester, students will produce a,fully realized physical model-MFA students at 1/5,scale and 602 students at 1/10 or 1/5,scale-supported by test prints, process,documentation, and a final presentation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course will focus on the examination of brand,identity and competitive market analysis to,further the development of an original vehicle,concept. Target user research will be conducted,to assess specific needs and wants as well as to,establish contextual scenarios that will help,inform design criteria. This studio’s project,brief can be either interior or exterior focused,and students are encouraged to tailor this choice,towards the specialty they hope to pursue,professionally. This course will result in a,final exterior or interior design executed as a,technical digital 3D model data set capable of,further engineering assessment fabrication and/or,animation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: GRT 602
This course has two main components. The first,half of the semester will concentrate on the,completion of a compressed project. This can be a,stand-alone mini-project that provides yet another,opportunity in the area of desired professional,specialization, or the project can be an extension,and completion of the one conducted in the,previous semesters’ GRT-701. For example, if a,vehicle exterior was the focus for GRT-701, the,mini project in GRT-702 could be the interior for,that exterior or vice versa. The second half of,the semester will then focus on the finalization,and refinement of student portfolios and online,promotional presence in preparation for the end of,the year exhibition and industry interviews. This,course will result in a final exterior or interior,design executed as a technical digital 3D model,data set capable of further engineering,assessment, fabrication, and/or animation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: GRT 701
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
Prerequisites:
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:
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:
100 LEVEL “Undergraduate Studio” Elective for IAD Majors,(3.0 credits) required from an “approved” undergraduate department/major. “Plan of Work” and/or course selection approval required for registration from the IAD Department Chair.
200 LEVEL “Undergraduate Studio” Elective for IAD Majors,(3.0 credits) required from an “approved” undergraduate department/major. “Plan of Work” and/or course selection approval required for registration from the IAD Department Chair.
200 LEVEL “Undergraduate Studio” Elective for IAD Majors,(3.0 credits) required from an “approved” undergraduate department/major. “Plan of Work” and/or course selection approval required for registration from the IAD Department Chair.
