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Ideal colleges for designing cars?

I've always been fascinated by automotive design and want to pursue it as a career. Which colleges are renowned for their programs in designing cars? Any insights on schools that work closely with the automotive industry?

7 months ago

For those who are interested in automotive design as a career, there are several standout schools that excel in this domain:

1. College for Creative Studies (CCS), Detroit: Known for its strong ties with the automotive industry, CCS offers a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Design. Many of its graduates get placed in leading automotive companies.

2. ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena: They offer a Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design with a focus on automotive design. The unique feature of ArtCenter is its sponsored projects where industry sponsors propose real-world projects to design students. Automotive companies like Fiat Chrysler, Ford, and BMW have participated in the past.

3. University of Cincinnati - DAAP program: Their highly respected industrial design program includes a track for Transportation Design. DAAP students have also had internships with a number of automotive companies.

4. Royal College of Art (RCA), London: RCA offers a Master's degree in Vehicle Design. Over the years, RCA has had a significant impact on the design of modern vehicles.

5. Pforzheim University, Germany: Renowned for its transportation design program, this school's students often undertake internships and design projects with German carmakers like Audi, Mercedes, and Porsche.

6. Kookmin University, Seoul: It's worth mentioning that this South Korean university is famed for its car design program too, particularly considering the country's prolific automotive industry.

When choosing the right program for you, consider each school's curriculum, faculty expertise, industry connections, and internship opportunities. That information can give you a sense of how well each program could prepare you for your desired career in automotive design.

7 months ago

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