B.Design (Hons.) Automobile & Transportation Design
Department of Automobile and Transportation Design
The ATD department has a vison for contributing to ever changing landscape of automobile design of today and future. Being clustered within the School of Industrial Design, along with other rich disciplines of Design, sets aside for multi-disciplinary learning outcomes and contributions to society and human lifestyle.
The pedagogy DNA focuses to sensitize and channelize the passionate energy of the young learners, to the world of appreciation of form and aesthetic values of vehicle design, through a rigorous hands-on approach, and equip them to be able to generate exhilarating concepts that is appropriate to the running trends of automotive design. The pedagogy goes one step ahead in addressing one of the key challenges of today, of conjoining the trending mobility technologies with styling skills, aimed at reimagining and creating innovative mobility solutions in contemporary world, pushing the students to think as the new creative entrepreneurs.
Why study Automobile and Transportation Design at UID?
The course focuses on all pertinent automobile design specific skills at very early stage in the programme.
Project based learning allows for learning from real life scenarios, exposure to interdisciplinary challenges, system design and design management.
Strong hands on learning approach on automotive design processes – clay modeling, sketching, digital sketching and rendering, surface modeling, prototyping techniques, CMF.
Plethora of choices to experiment with on prototyping methods and materials, by combining strength of allied design studio facilities with automotive clay studio.
State of the art facilities, that support the ATD curriculum – the Cintiq studio, Clay studio, comprehensive Class A surface modeling techniques, facilitation and digital realization facilities, access to workshops of the wood, metal, 3D printing and paint studio.
Course Structure
KU CORE COURSES
- Professional Communication
- Leadership Lab-1
- Art, Design and Culture
- Visualisation & Representation
- Material Exploration
- Digital Tools - 1
- Design Process
- Basic Design
KU CORE COURSES
- Thinking skills
- Discover Design in India
- Design Criticism and Aesthetics
- Form Space and Structure
- Digital Tools-2
- Automotive Design Drawing 1
- Automotive Technologies
- Integrated Foundation Project - Mobility Design
KU CORE COURSE
- Professional Ethics
- Programme Elective - 1 (any one)
- Programme Elective - 2 (any one)
- Mixed Media Illustration Techniques
- Design Narratives and Presentation Techniques
- Doodling Techniques and Storyboarding
- KU Open Elective - 1
- Automotive Design Drawing 2
- Physical Modelling 1
- Digital Modelling 1
- Studio: Exterior Facelift
- History of Automobile Design
- Contextual Design Research
PROGRAMME COMMON COURSE
- Entrepreneurship
- Programme Elective - 3 (any one)
- Programme Elective - 4 (any one)
- Computer Aided Design
- Physical Model Making Techniques
- Automotive Graphics
- KU Open Elective - 2(any one)
- Digital Rendering
- Physical Modelling 2
- Digital Modelling 2
- Studio: Interior Facelift
- Vehcile Packaging and Ergonomics
KU CORE COURSE
- Internatonal language -1 (any one)
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- French
- Programme Elective - 5 (any one)
- Programme Elective - 6 (any one)
- Class-A Surfacing Techniqies
- Trend Analysis and Forecasting
- Advanced Clay Sculpting
- Programme Open Elective - 1 (any 1)
- Studio : Passenger Car Design
- Studio: Commercial Vehicle Design
- Studio: 2 Wheeler Design
- Automotive User Interface Design
- Design with Virtual Reality
KU CORE COURSE
- Internatonal language -2 (continuing from sem 5)
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- French
- Programme Elective -7 (any one)
- Programme Elective - 8 (any one)
- Prototyping Techniques
- GI Rendering and Animation Techniques
- Innovative and Smart Materials
- KU Open Elective (any one)
- Programme Open Elective -2 (any one)
- Research Methodology
- Studio: Automobile Accessory Design
- Studio: Color, Material and Finishes
- Studio: Future Concept Design
- Portfolio Development
PROGRAMME CORE COURSES
- Internship
- Design Management
- Studio: Brand Strategy and Product Planning
- Studio: Alternate Mobility Design
- Studio: New Experience Design
PROGRAMME CORE COURSES
- Graduation Project
- Design Research
Areas of Mastery
– Vehicle Exterior Design
– Vehicle Interior Design
– Digital Sculpting
– Concept Modelling
– Class-A Modelling
– Colour and Trim,
– Human Machine Interface for Vehicle
– Automotive Clay Sculpting
– Vehicle Accessory Design
Career Prospects
The Automobile and Transportation Design course will provide the students to pursue exciting careers such as Car Designer (Exterior), Car Designer (Interior), Two Wheeler Designer, Commercial Vehicle Designer, Digital Modeler, CMF Designer. The aim of the programme is to prepare the students to be the future leaders – forming a new generation of designers who have both the skill set and mind-set to operate as strategic leaders with a broad range of abilities and insight about their own ‘point-of-impact’ on an increasingly diverse industry. The programme combines theoretical and creative workshops. The majority of graduates of the programme will work in the design departments of vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
Learning Model of B.Design (Hons.) Automobile and Transportation Design
The learning model at UID is incubated to create and adapt to an appropriate environment of learning that facilitates our students with new experiences. We make sure our learning model engages the learner into new dimensions of work. This model provides an environment for interactive student engagement and enhances the system thinking ability.
At UID, we believe that the experiential knowledge gained while developing and implementing this unique learning model is transferable to other disciplines as well.
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Product Design
Dr. Brajesh Dhiman
Associate Director & ProfessorPh.D Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, M.Design Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Shyambihari Prajapati
Additional HOD - Assistant Director - Associate ProfessorM.Des Design- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, BE Mechanical Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Manu Joshi
Associate ProfessorPost Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (P.G.C.H.E.), Nottingham Trent University, U.K. Graduate from NIFT, New Delhi
Charles Laffitte
Assistant ProfessorMaster in UX Design, École de design Nantes Atlantique, France; MBA, IAE Nantes, France; B.Des. in Industrial Design, ISD Rubika, France
Ramesh Suthar
Associate ProfessorMechanical Drughtsman, CN Polytechnic, Ahemdabad DME (Diploma in Mechanical engineering) Government Polytechnic, Ahemdabad
Dr. Dhananjay Singh Bisht
Associate ProfessorBE (ECE), Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala; M.Design (Product Design), PDPM IIIT, Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur; MS (Digital Technologies),University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Doctor of Philosophy, NIT, Rourkela
Umang Shah
Associate Professor - Adjunct FacultyM.Des Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur B.E. (Automobile Engineering) L.D. College of Engineering, Gujarat University
Aayush Bhingare
Assistant ProfessorMasters of Industrial Design Florence Design Academy Firenze, Italy B.Des. (Industrial Design) Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru
Aditya Lingam
Assistant ProfessorM.S Product Design La Sapienza university di Roma , Italy B.Tech Mechanical, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Arjun Sengar
Assistant ProfessorM Des (PD) National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad B Tech. (ME) Gautam Buddha Technical University, Lucknow
Dr. Arunachalam Muthiah
Associate ProfessorPhD (Design)- IIT Guwahati; M.E (Product Design and Commerce) - Anna University, Chennai; B.E (Automobile engineering) - Anna University, Chennai
Nipan Das
Assistant ProfessorMasters of Visual Art (Applied Art), MS University, Baroda, Bachelor of Fine Art in Applied Art, Govt. College of Art & Crafts, Guwahati, Assam
Dr. Arunita Paul
Assistant ProfessorPh.D in Design IIT Guwahati, M.Sc. in Human Physiology University of Calcutta , B.Sc. in Physiology Honours University of Calcutta
Manoj Molagamudi
Assistant ProfessorM.Design (Product Design) Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati B.Tech in Electricals and Electronics JNTU Hyderabad
Sharad Shetty
Assistant ProfessorBachelors in Electronic Engineering Mumbai University, Masters in Embedded Systems MIT Manipal
Kishan Chavda
Lab Instructor & Assistant ProfessorElectronics and Communication Engineering,L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad
Agnivesh Sharma
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. in Industrial Design, IIIT, Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur; Mechanical Engineer, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Anupam Tiwari
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. in Industrial Design, VIT, Tamil Nadu; B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Chhattisgarh; PG Diploma in Piping Engineering and Design, MIT Skills, Pune; Graduate in Marine Engineering Training
Ashish Kumar
Assistant ProfessorBachelors in Fine Arts in Applied Arts (Graphics), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh; M.Des. in Industrial Design (Toy & Game Design) National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Varshin Vala
Assistant ProfessorMasters in Integrated Product Design,Anant University, Ahmedabad B.Com, Gujarat University,Ahmedabad Diploma in Interior Design,Ahmedabad
Department of Automobile & Transportation Design
Navneet Kumar
Assistant ProfessorMasters in Car and Transportation Design,Scuola Politecnica di Design, Milan; B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, RTU, Kota; PG Diploma, Design & Technology University, Pune
Rakesh Sharma
Assistant ProfessorB.A. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur ITI Engineering Trade (NCVT), Direcorate of Technical Education Rajasthan, Jodhapur
Harshil Manojbhai Dharia
Assistant Professor - Adjunct FacultyPG Diploma in Digital Modelling (Digital Sculpting) (DYPDC, Pune); Diploma in Automobile Engineering (PIET, Baroda)
Ashwani Alex Pawar
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. in Transport and Automobile Design, Institut Supérieur du Design Rubika Valenciennes Campus, France; B.Des. in Transport and Automobile Design, France; B.Tech in Mecahnical Engineering (Mechanical Design), Sonipat, Haryana
Department of Interaction Design
Arun Soman
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. in Product Design, Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies, Nagpur B.Arch, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
Niral Desai
Assistant Professor - Adjunct FacultyExecutive Education, IIM, Ahmedabad; M.Des.,IIT, Kanpur; B.E. , Sardar Patel University, Anand
Parag Sarma
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. in Industrial Design, NID, Ahmedabad M.V.A. in Creative Sculptures, MS University of Baroda B.F.A. in Sculptures, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh
Sweta Raj
Assistant ProfessorMaster of Design (Experience Design), National Institute of Fashion & Technology, Bengaluru; Bachelor of Design (Leather Design), National Institute of Fashion & Technology, Delhi
Sabyasachi Biswas
Assistant ProfessorM.Des. in Industrial Design, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi B.Arch., School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.
Mr Ramandeep Singh, Renault
Mr Akshay Pardeshi, Ducati
Mr Rajesh Kutty, Bentley Motors
The Department organizes workshops at regular intervals that enlightens an aspiring transportation designer, with industry practices and processes and professional deliverables in a design studio. This is a platform for the students to interact with professionals and work along, be guided on honing the skills to deliver at professional level. The student in process gains knowledge on inner strengths and presentation techniques as well in the journey. Eminent designers of Two wheeler design, four wheeler design have interacted so far with the students, imparting incredible exposure through intense sessions that continue to over three days at least. There is a lot of excitement, fun and learning added in the process.
Testimonials
- Jinisha Lodaya
I just wanted to share a quick note about how UID has helped me grow as a designer with developed skill set that will help me in achieving my future goals in my career through entry into Indegene, Bangalore. A special thank you to Jaimin Sir who has helped me through out as a mentor and a sincere thank you to all my faculties. — Jinisha Lodaya B.Design – Visual Communication 2018 – 2022
- Vidushi Shrivastava
Hey, I am Vidushi Shrivastava from UID, batch 2018-2022. I got placed at TCS this year through UID. And I wanted to thank the UID placements for bringing me the opportunity — Vidushi Shrivastava B.Design – Visual Communication 2018 – 2022
- Sukanya Patil
I would like to thank UID faculty and Placement department for helping me and guiding me during the placement by providing good quality training and also helping me to present my best to a good company i.e. lndegene. The faculty is helpful,they were always available and responded to all the queries. My sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Placement Team. I am very grateful to them for effectively and sincerely helping me to grab my first ever opportunity. — Sukanya Patil B.Design – Visual Communication 2018 – 2022
FAQs
The transportation design program aims at providing interdisciplinary and progressive knowledge of vehicle design that includes non-motorised transportation forms like bicycles. Whereas, automotive design deals with the design of automobiles like motor vehicles, trucks, cars, and buses.
Yes, aspirants will be eligible for an M.Des in transportation and automobile designing after a B.Des in product design from UID.
Admission into B.Des in Transportation and Automobile Designing in UID requires successful completion of 10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate marks from any recognised higher secondary school board. Students need to clear the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for admission.
https://karnavatiuniversity.edu.in/uid/b-design-automobile-transportation-design/ At UID, we don’t offer M.Des in Transportation & Automobile design. However, our B.Des course that focuses on all pertinent aspects of automobile design. The career prospects are quite promising and the placement package depends on the company, location, and experience.
For admission into B.Des in transportation design in UID, students are required to complete 10+2, in any stream, with a minimum 50% from any recognised higher secondary school board. They shall clear the Design Aptitude Test (Tier 1 & 2) for admission.
After completion of Automobile & Transportation Design course, students can work in independent equipment manufacturing companies, automotive studios and transportation system design firms. Some of the top job profiles are automobile designer, quality engineer, and automotive sales engineer.
For pursuing B Des Automobile & Transportation design at UID, a candidate must complete 10+2 successfully with a minimum aggregate of 50% from any recognised higher secondary school board. Clearance and merit of Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for admission is a must.
The Automobile & Transportation design course focuses on getting exposure to the nuances of styling and concept design. The core subjects include advanced automotive sketching, computer-aided surfacing, clay modelling, sketching, surfacing modelling, prototype techniques, and CMF.
The salary of an automobile designer depends on the city, experience of the aspirant, skill set, and company. It is a good career option and aspirants with the degree get good opportunities in top-ranked firms with great salary packages.
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