2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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  • GRT-519E GRADUATE FOUND STU I-EXTERIOR

    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

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  • GRD-720 BUSINESS MODEL GENERATION

    The course is designed to offer students a,hands-on understanding of business strategy.,Students will,explore the process of strategy formation and,implementation, and gain experience analyzing the,effectiveness of both individual strategic,initiatives and the organization as a whole. Using,a,combination of case analyses, in-class,discussions, conversations with industry,professionals and peer,review, students will develop a pragmatic,understanding of what is required to advance a,concept or,design through the strategic process in the,business environment.

    Credits: 3

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  • GRD-608 CO-CREATION AND PARTICIPATORY DESIGN

    Trends in the 21st Century have paved the way for,a participatory approach to design. New tools,such as open-source technology, the transparency,of internet media, and the ethos of,crowd-sourcing are now insisting on the,democratized creation of goods, services, and,experiences. The goal of this class is for,students to understand human-centered and,participatory methods of design-conducting,observational research, interviews and workshops,,undertaking internal and external research,activities, generating conceptual frameworks, and,formulating insights related to the synthesis of,the research data-while communicating findings,and concepts to project sponsors in a clear and,compelling manner.

    Credits: 3

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  • GRD-605 DATA VISUALIZATION

    This course will introduce the fundamental,concepts, methods, and practices of data,visualization design. Data visualization is an,emerging field requiring technical skill, design,aptitude, and interdisciplinary thought. Students,will work both individually and in teams to,explore the data visualization design development,process, and communicate data effectively through,visual narrative. The purpose of this class is to,equip students with a new range of skills that,will facilitate deep engagement of diverse,audiences through a design thinking process, to,visually display the results of their research,,analysis and create powerful tools for,brainstorming.

    Credits: 3

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  • GID-612 INTERMEDIA

    Intermedia practice entails the convergence of,technological and multimedia exploration across a,range of hardware outputs and installation types.,This course critically challenges students to,research and develop one major (or multiple,smaller) project/s, experimenting with technical,toolsets in video, animation, 3D modeling,,interactive design as well as other,virtual/digital production techniques. The course,build’s on the concepts addressed in the GIDXXX,Multimedia Communication course. As part of their,intermedia practice, students employ the core,multimedia principles of Discovery, Ingesting,,Digesting, Manipulation, and Exposing. Through,research and technical application students will,self direct the conceptualization and production,or multimedia projects.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: GID 609

  • GID-609 MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION

    This course critically challenges students to,research and develop various methods of producing,media using technical toolset in video, animation,,3D modeling, interactive design as well as other,virtual/digital production techniques.,Students focus on the core multimedia principles,of Discovery, Ingesting, Digesting, Manipulation,,and Exposing. Through research and technical,exploration various forms of media creation and,manipulation are dissected with a directive to,build an end use case scenario that highlights the,strengths of a given media format. Students,expose their creations to users in both,interactive and passive exhibitions.

    Credits: 3

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  • GID-602 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIO II

    This studio course explores the intersection of,design, media, technology, and science. Students,gain practical skills in research, design,thinking, and problem-solving in order to navigate,complex themes and wicked problems that extend,across multiple boundaries of practice. This is a,required course for students in the MA and MFA,Interdisciplinary Design and Media programs. The,course is also offered as an elective, and,welcomes collaborative students from outside of,the program, and, if appropriate, the college.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: GID 601

  • GID-601 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIO I

    This is the first of two required studio courses,on the MA and MFA Interdisciplinary Design and,Media programs. This course foregrounds design,futures: a process of strategic foresight using,design as a lens into future scenarios. Using,design research and design thinking principles,,the course equips designers with the knowledge and,skills to navigate complex challenges across the,arts and sciences.,,The course is also offered as an elective, and,welcomes collaborative students from outside the,program, and, where appropriate, the college.

    Credits: 3

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  • FLM-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

    (This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SLP 007

  • FLM-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

    Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing 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. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

    Credits: 3

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