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Nissan, burned on taxi deal, teases N.Y. with a prototype 12:01 am U.S. 9:30 am U.S. 6:02 pm U.S. Become an Automobile Designer. Edit Article Edited by Eric Blake, Frostmaker84, Quickpaws, Jeff and 3 others Automobile designers combine knowledge of physics with aesthetics to create cars that appeal to the eye while being safe, energy efficient, and fun to drive.
Automotive design is a competitive career that attracts many who love cars, trucks, and vans, but one which requires top-level talent to train for and then to apply for. If you have a love of motor vehicles and the desire to turn your dream automobile designs into reality on the road, here are the steps to take to become an automobile designer. Ad Steps 1Start preparing for your car design career in high school. 4Choose the right college program for you. Tips You can expect to spend 3 to 4 years pursuing an undergraduate degree in either industrial design or automotive design. Top 10 U.S. Automotive Colleges and Universities. Republished: 05/12/2009 (Original Date: 03/17/2008) - by Mac Demere, Contributor Those seeking careers in the car industry spend hours agonizing about their choices when it comes to colleges and universities. Unfortunately, many fail to realize that what students do outside of class will be at least as important as where classes are held.
As you progress further in your career, you will find that managers will care less about where you went to school and much more about what you can do for them. Car companies, their suppliers and automotive-related industries need people with both practical experience and a passion for things motorized. Those who work on their school's SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Supermileage team, help restore a muscle car, volunteer for a local race team or compete in autocross events will likely have more success than those who attend MIT but can't identify a ratchet in a lineup of kitchen tools. We focused on automotive engineering programs. 1. Starting Out: How to become a car designer - Car Design News. Students at the Royal College of Art (RCA), London.
Click for larger images Umea Institute of Design, Sweden Sketches from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. A good sketch portfolio is essential for getting a place at design school Modelling in 3D is a key skill to learn. Here, a student from Coventry, UK prepares a model for a final project Degree Shows at design schools are useful events to visit if you're considering becoming a car design student. Nick Hull is a contributor to Car Design News and also Course Tutor for the MA Automotive Design course at Coventry University School of Art & Design, UK. It's a common predicament. So where should I apply?
Car design has always been one of the most competitive design careers around and the struggle starts with gaining a place on one of these courses. Amongst the variety of courses on offer, you need to select one that suits your requirements. What qualifications do I need? Application and Course Structure I'm an engineer.