Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design

Program Overview

The Transportation Design program at [Institution Name] equips students with the skills and knowledge to design and develop innovative transportation solutions. Through a comprehensive curriculum that includes coursework in design principles, geometry, and human factors, students gain a deep understanding of the industry. The program's experienced faculty, who are practicing professionals, provide hands-on training and prepare graduates for successful careers in automotive design, engineering, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Freshman Year

First Semester

• College Composition (COM 1103)
• Design Principles (DES 121)
• Introduction to Design (DES 102)
• Drawing & Design Geometry 1 (IDD 181)
• Precalculus (MCS 107)

Second Semester

• Drawing & Design Geometry 2 (IDD 182)
• Clay Surface Development (ATD 122)
• Industrial Design History (IDD 372)
• Design Methodologies (DES 122)
• Geometry in Art (MCS 125)

Sophomore Year

First Semester

• World Masterpieces 1 (LLT 121)
• Human Factors & Veh.
Packaging (ATD 251)
• Trans.
Design: Foundations (ATD 261)
• TD VisCom 1 (ATD 271)
• TD 3D Modeling 1 (ATD 221)

Second Semester

• World Masterpieces 2 (LLT 122)
• Sophomore Portfolio Review (DES 202)
• Performance Design: Ext.
(ATD 262)
• Performance Design: Int & UI (ATD 263)
• TD VisCom 2 (ATD 272)
• TD 3D Modeling 2 (ATD 222)

Junior Year

First Semester

• Foundations of American Exp (SSC 241)
• Sustainable Design: Ext.
(ATD 360)
• Sustainable Design: Int.
& UI (ATD 361)
• TD VisCom 3 (ATD 371)
• TD 3D Modeling 3 (ATD 321)

Second Semester

• Development of American Exp (SSC 242)
• Professional Practice (IDD 352)
• Multi-Disciplinary Design (DES 362)
• TD VisCom: Style (ATD 372)
• TD 3D Modeling: AR-VR (ATD 322)

Summer Semester

• Internship (DES 453)

Senior Year

First Semester

• Technical and Prof Comm (COM 210)
• Design Leadership (DES 411)
• Professional Design Challenge (ATD 461)
• TD 3D Modelling: Animation (ATD 421)
• TD VisCom: Punch List (ATD 471)
• Nat.
Sci. Lecture (BIO/PHY/CHM/GLG/FSC)

Second Semester

• Materials & Manufact.
Process (IDD 452)
• Capstone Design (ATD 462)
• TD 3D Modeling: Capstone (ATD 422)
• Jr/Sr Elective (LLT/SSC/PSY)
• Nat.
Sci. Lecture (BIO/PHY/CHM/GLG/FSC)
• Nat.
Sci. Lecture (BIO/PHY/CHM/GLG/FSC)

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are practicing professionals in the transportation design industry. The faculty is committed to providing students with a rigorous and challenging education that prepares them for successful careers in the field.

Careers:

Graduates of the Transportation Design program are prepared for a variety of careers in the automotive industry, including:

• Automotive designer
• Transportation designer
• Industrial designer
• Vehicle engineer
• Product designer
• Marketing manager
• Sales manager