B.Design (Hons.) Automobile & Transportation Design
School of Industrial 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
- Design and Cultural Studies - 1
- Communication Skills - 1
- Drawing
- Basic Design - 1
- Material Exploration
- People and Environment
- History of Automobile and Related Technology
- Automotive Sketching - 1
- Model Making (Paper)
- Model Making (Industrial Clay)
- Form Studies
- Computer-Aided Surfacing : Alias - 1
- Automotive Technologies
- Communication Skills - 2
- Introduction to Automotive Ergonomics
- Advance Automotive Sketching
- Computer-Aided Surfacing : Alias -2
- Basic of Automotive Surfaces and Line
- Form Transition: Speed Form & Clay Modelling
- Vehicle Brand Analysis
- Elective - 1
- Automotive Sketching & Advanced Marker Techniques
- Computer-Aided Surfacing : Alias - 3
- Technical Studies (Automotive Systems)
- Nature and Form
- Vehicle Packaging and Interior
- Advanced Automotive Sketching (Wacom / Cintique) - 1
- Computer-Aided Surfacing : Alias - 4
- Vehicle Standards & Norms
- Aerodynamics of Ground Vehicle
- Vehicle Facelift (Vehicle Graphics)
- Collective Transportation
- Elective - 2
- Vehicle for Special Needs
- Advanced Automotive Sketching (Wacom / Cintique) - 2
- Computer-Aided Surfacing : Alias - 5
- Colour Finishes & Material
- Industry-Internship
- Design Management
- Sustainable Transportation
- System Design
- Graduation Project
Areas of Mastery
– Colour and Trim
– Digital Sculpting Concept Modelling and Class-A Modelling
– Two Dimensional Representation Techniques
Career Prospects
The student leaves, with independence to narrow down to specific interest areas within the stream, gaining critical thinking along, expertise to work within constraints for need of evolving socio cultural lifestyles and industry needs. He or she could work in independent automotive design studios, OEMs, transportation system design firms or practice on his/her own. At the end of the course the students should be able to pursue exciting careers such as Vehicle Interior Designer, Colour Material Finish Trim Designer, Vehicle Exterior Designer, Vehicle Accessory Designer, Class A surface modeler, Digital Sculptor, Clay modeler, Transportation system architect.
Learning Model of B.Design 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.
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Product Design
Brajesh Dhiman
Associate Director & Professor
Shyambihari Prajapati
Assistant Director & Associate ProfessorM.Des- Design, IIT Guwahati; BE Mechanical - North Maharashtra University
Saumitra Shrikant Vaidya
Assistant Director & AdjunctPG Diploma- Product Design (MIT ID Pune); B.Des- Automotive (Coventry University, UK)
Aditya Lingam
Assistant ProfessorMS Product Design - La Sapienza University di Roma (ITALY), B.Tech Mechanical
Samarth Reddy
Associate Professor
Dr. Arunachalam Muthiah
Assistant ProfessorPhD (Design)- IIT Guwahati; M.E (Product Design and Commerce) - Anna University; B.E (Automobile engineering) - Anna University
Anushree Mehta
Academic Coordinator
Varshin Niranjanbhai Vala
Assistant ProfessorM.Des- Industrial Design, Anant University (pursuing); Diploma in Interior Design; B.Com
Arjun Sengar
Assistant Professor
Sumit Meena
Assistant professor
Latika Verma
Assistant professor
Automobile & Transportation Design
Harshil Dharia
Assistant ProfessorPG Diploma in Digital Modelling (Digital Sculpting) (DYPDC, Pune); Diploma in Automobile Engineering (PIET, Baroda)
Rakesh Sharma
Assistant ProfessorB.A., Rajasthan Univ. ITI (Carpentry), Directorate of Technical Education, Jodhpur
Ankit Soni
Assistant Professor
Ruparas Singh
Assistant ProfessorB.Des. - Transportation and Automobile Design (MIT institute of Design, Pune) (2017)
Interaction Design
Dr. Saurabh Kumar
Assistant Director & ProfessorPhD; Executive Post Graduate Diploma; PG in Strategic Design Management; UG in Accessory Design, NIFT New Delhi
Shyambihari Prajapati
Assistant Director & Associate ProfessorM.Des- Design, IIT Guwahati; BE Mechanical - North Maharashtra University
Rocio Fatas Arana
Assistant Director
Dr. Arunachalam Muthiah
Assistant ProfessorPhD (Design)- IIT Guwahati; M.E (Product Design and Commerce) - Anna University; B.E (Automobile engineering) - Anna University
Niral Desai
Adjunct FacultyMr 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
- Srinidhi
Sem.IV, VC - UID
UID is a well-known and growing institute where academics are taken seriously. It has a beautiful and aesthetic campus I have fallen in love with. The atmosphere is made conducive to learning and the exposure we receive here through the conversations at KU and master classes is amazing. And most of all the campus is absolutely safe and ragging free. 🙂 so far it has been a great place to learn and grow as a designer! — Srinidhi Sem 04, Visual Communication
- Aafreen Chaudhary
Sem.IV, VC - UID
UID is more than an educational institute for me, it is home and has given me a sense of belonging and safety. It has been a great platform for me to recognize my true potential and my talent. There is a constant support from our faculty that is highly experienced, the well – equipped workshops and labs help us bring our ideas to life. The exposure we get from guest lectures to industrial visits and cultural events and fests is what makes us balanced individuals. — Aafreen Chaudhary Sem 04, Visual Communication
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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