Automotive Design Schools

Do you enjoy building things only to break them into a thousand parts. Are you good at problem-solving? Are you passionate about cars? If so, it might be worth exploring automotive design schools and how they can lead to your dream career.

Whether for pure luxury, personal independence, or simply to transport people from A to B, cars have always held a special place in American culture. We constantly crave better designs, superior comfort, greater gas mileage, and more functionality. Fortunately, manufacturers around the world do everything they can to oblige our changing tastes. This is why they frequently turn to graduates of automotive design schools to help them satisfy this never-ending demand for better, faster, and cheaper. Part artists and part engineers, automotive design specialists literally draw up the blueprints and conduct the testing that goes into each car on the road. Without their input, we would all still be using horse and buggy to get around.

What Can You Learn from Automotive Design Schools?

Because automotive design is an umbrella term that applies to engine parts, chassis, stereo equipment, upholstery, and everything else that goes into a car, there is no universally mandated curriculum within automotive design. Those who work on the comfort and entertainment aspects of design, for example, might study:

• audio/visual technology
• electronics, circuitry, and HVAC
• graphic design and 3D art
• telecommunications and navigation
• materials, fabrics, and interior design

While those more concerned with the functionality, speed, or mileage of new cars might focus more on:

• physics
• mechanics
• engineering
• thermodynamics
• safety testing

In effect, you can focus your training on whichever aspects of automotive design you would most like to improve.

Automotive Design Schools and Career Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, job growth in the auto industry is expected to be slower than the national average for most other occupations. International competition, decreased consumer spending, and the economic recession are just a few of the reasons behind this trend. However, the new jobs that do emerge are likely to go to those with the most advanced training, thus, highlighting the benefits of formal education from automotive design schools.

The Art Institutes International Minnesota

[Minneapolis, MN]

The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations. Programs:   Advertising   Digital Film & Video Production   Fashion & Retail Management   Graphic Design   Interior Design   Interior Planning with AutoCAD   Media Arts & Animation   Photography   Web Design & Interactive Media Request More Information >

CDM Institute - Marlton

[Marlton, NJ]

Over 92% of CDM Institute students in our Career Placement program land the jobs they want. Gain accelerated training in business, technology, CAD, and healthcare, some of the hottest fields today. Take only the classes you need to achieve your dreams, and gain the specific skills employers demand. All of our programs are designed with your needs in mind. Receive the skills to launch or advance your career while working full time and attend school with other working adults. Programs:   AutoCAD Drafting and Design Request More Information >

CDM Institute - Vineland	[Vineland, NJ]
Launch a career in business, technology, healthcare, and CAD—fast with real-world training employer’s demand from CDM Institute. Programs:   AutoCAD Drafting and Design Request More Information >

CDM Institute - Woodbridge	[Woodbridge, NJ]
Launch a career in business, technology, healthcare, and CAD—fast with real-world training employer’s demand from CDM Institute. Programs:   AutoCAD Drafting and Design Request More Information >

Penn Foster Career School

[Scranton, PA]

Get the skills you need to prepare for a new career in one of today's hottest career fields with a diploma or certificate from Penn Foster Career School. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs in areas like health services, business, legal studies, education, engineering, technology, trade, automotive, creative and design, or high school. Our expert faculty and friendly support staff are dedicated to helping you succeed. Programs:   Drafting with AutoCAD   Furniture and Cabinet Maker   Interior Decorator   Landscaper Request More Information >