Summary
The page outlines the College for Creative Studies’ 2026–2027 M.F.A. in Transportation Design degree requirements, showing a total of 60–61 credits and a two-year, four-semester curriculum. It specifies first-year courses such as Graduate Communication, studio work for exterior messaging and interior experience, digital visualization, analytical drawing/rendering, a graduate seminar, transportation design seminar, and 3D rendering/animation components, along with second-semester research methods and portfolio development. In the second year, students complete Thesis Project I and II (6 credits each), additional studio courses focused on strategic branding and professional focus, and choose either a Graduate Studies Internship or electives for remaining credit requirements. The catalog also notes that assigned electives come from an approved list confirmed with the graduate department chair, that students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and that one course is contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.
Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Total Credits 60-61
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 602 | Studio II: Interior Experience | 3 | |
| GRT 606 | Digital Viscom II | 3 | |
| GRT 608 | Analytical Drawing & Rendering II | 3 | |
| DGR 620 | Graduate Research Methods | 3 | |
| 7 WK -F1 | GRT 610 | Portfolio Development | 1.5 |
| 7 WK -F2 | GRT 612 | 3D Rendering & Animation II | 1.5 |
Second Year
Third Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGR 711 | Thesis Project I | 6 | |
| GRT 701 | Studio III: Strategic Branding | 3 | |
| Choose One: | DGR 775 | Graduate Studies Internship | 3 |
| — — | Elective | ||
| — — | Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGR 712 | Thesis Project II | 6 | |
| GRT 702 | Studio IV: Professional Focus | 3 | |
| — — | Elective | 3 | |
| — — | Elective | 3 |
Additional Information
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.
GPA Requirement
Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Footnotes
* Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.