{"id":7936,"date":"2026-07-24T12:34:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/catalog2627\/?p=7936"},"modified":"2026-07-24T20:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:55:31","slug":"ma-color-and-materials-design-part-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/catalog2627\/ma-color-and-materials-design-part-time\/","title":{"rendered":"M.A. – Color & Materials Design: Part Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Master of Arts Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Catalog Year 26\/27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Credits 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Earned<\/th>Course #<\/th>Course Title<\/th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
REQ<\/a><\/td>CMD 604<\/a><\/td>Trend Research Methods<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
REQ<\/a><\/td>CMD 605<\/a><\/td>Color Lab: Theory & Science<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Earned<\/th>Course #<\/th>Course Title<\/th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
REQ<\/a><\/td>CMD 606<\/a><\/td>Material Lab: Crafted Science<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
REQ<\/a><\/td>CMD 610<\/a><\/td>Adv. Digital Vix. for CMF<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Earned<\/th>Course #<\/th>Course Title<\/th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Choose One:<\/td>CMD 609<\/a><\/td>Digital Visualization for Color & Material Design *<\/sup><\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
CMD 775<\/a><\/td>Color & Materials Design Internship \u2020<\/sup><\/a><\/td>3-4<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
IXDOL 624<\/td>Data Driven Design (DL)<\/sup><\/a><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Second Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Earned<\/th>Course #<\/th>Course Title<\/th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
REQ<\/a><\/td>CMD 601<\/a><\/td>Studio I: CMD Experience<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
REQ<\/a><\/td>DGR 613<\/a><\/td>Graduate Seminar<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Earned<\/th>Course #<\/th>Course Title<\/th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
REQ<\/a><\/td>CMD 602<\/a><\/td>Studio II: CMD Brand Narratives<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Choose One:<\/td>DGR 644<\/a><\/td>Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y \u2020<\/sup><\/a><\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
——<\/td>Assigned Elective *<\/sup><\/sub><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

Summer Semester = 3 Credit Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earned<\/th>Course #<\/th>Course Title<\/th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
REQ<\/a><\/td>DGR 650<\/a><\/td>Final Project<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Additional \u201dProgram & Credit Requirement Details\u201d attached; includes \u201dapproved course lists\u201d and \u201drecommended courses (RC)\u201d for any requirements with noted selections.<\/strong> Enrolled students should view Self-Service (My Progress\/Plan & Schedule) for complete program information; see catalog for additional course details and descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This plan is provided for use as a guide only and is based on full-time status with successful completion of credits outlined per semester. Degree Timelines and requirements may vary based on actual program, credits completed per semester and\/or catalog year. Students are responsible for confirming completion of all requirements before graduating (use program\/student resources to support degree progression).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

REQ Must be taken in listed semester.<\/span>
* Can take in alternate semester, based on availability.<\/span>
\u2020 Is an elective offering.<\/span>
(DL) Distance learning course (online only).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assigned Electives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPA Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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