Associate of Arts (AA) in Automotive Restoration
Academy of Art University
Key Information
Campus location
San Francisco, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 1,156
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Jun 2024
Introduction
Recognizing an industry demand for talented entry-level automotive restorers, the School of Industrial Design has launched a new Associate of Arts degree in Automotive Restoration. The vintage Automotive Restoration program prepares students for a career dedicated to the preservation and restoration of vintage cars. Students will benefit from the extremely specialized program, as the emphasis is placed on learning from classic cars that have been fully restored to the highest standard at the Academy’s Automobile Museum.
Program Outcome
Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Automotive Restoration
- Identify all major automotive components and systems and their functions
- Conduct research to acquire relevant information for the restoration of vintage automobiles
- Disassemble an automobile and produce detailed documentation of the processes and conditions of components
- Create accurate technical diagrams
- Restore or duplicate automotive woodwork
- Restore or duplicate sheet metal by forming to specifications
- Sculpt auto body panels to specifications
- Paint auto body panels using industry-standard equipment
- Evaluate the condition of a damaged or deteriorated component to determine the steps to repair or fabricate the piece
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
- Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
- Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
- Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
- Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
- Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
- Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
- Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Academy of Art University’s Industrial Design program, you will have a range of career opportunities from which to choose. Our facilities, faculty, and hands-on learning provide the tools you need to succeed in your chosen career.
Clay Modeler
Sketch tangible examples of what the future might hold to develop detailed 3D physical clay models based on the design direction and physical properties of an object such as a vase, car, or even a ship.
Digital Modeler
Create a digital 3D model based on design direction as a digital modeler. You'll take 2D and visual concepts and bring them to life in 3D software to help visualize the final transportation and product design piece.
Footwear Designer
Work for designer labels, sportswear, or specialist footwear companies. Produce mood boards and design sketches to develop ideas. Create the patterns which are made into shoes.
Junior Designer
Create initial designs for the senior design team as a junior designer in a design studio. You'll be responsible for professional concept mockups, study models, and sketches.
Product Designer
Design most things we use in our day-to-day lives, from cutlery to clocks and computers, as well as specialist products like medical, electronics or telecommunications equipment. Improve the way that existing products work and look and/or produce them at a lower cost.
Toy Designer
Research the preferences of particular age groups. Create sketches and prototypes to produce products that are attractive and functional. Ensure that products are appropriate and safe for specific age groups.
Transportation Designer
Create designs for vehicles and transportation-related products. Areas of specialty include automotive concept design, public transportation, and automobile and aircraft interiors. Must have a strong background in design and significant knowledge of computer software and computer-aided design programs.
UX/UI Designer
Develop scenario-based digital and physical user interaction designs. Craft every touch point in a digital or physical product to ensure brand consistency and emotional appeal.
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Curriculum
Unit Requirements
Major | 18 |
Liberal Arts | 18 |
Core | 24 |
Total | 60 |
Degree Requirements
- A minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 108 Composition for the Artist
- Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
- 1 Written Communication: Composition
- 1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
- 1 Automotive Design History
- 1 Quantitative Mechanics
- 1 Employment Communications & Practices
After the above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- AUT 120: Vintage Vehicle Woodworking Restoration (Core)
- AUT 170: Automotive Sheet Metal Restoration (Core)
- LA 101: Freshman Symposium: Artistic Resilience (Liberal Arts)
- LA 146: Anatomy of Automobiles (Liberal Arts)
Semester 2
- AUT 140: Machining Technology & Visual Documentation (Core)
- AUT 159: Vintage Vehicle Disassembly Processes (Core)
- AUT 177: Vintage Vehicle Body Restoration (Core)
- IND 123: Computer Drafting (Major)
- LA 108: Composition for the Artist (Liberal Arts)
Recommended for summer - LA 129: History of Automotive Design( Liberal Arts)
Recommended for summer
Semester 3
- AUT 160: Vintage Vehicle Electrical Systems (Core)
- AUT 207: Vintage Vehicle Paint Restoration (Core)
- AUT 230: Vintage Vehicle Upholstery Restoration (Major)
- LA 291: Designing Careers (Liberal Arts)
Semester 4
- AUT ###: Any AUT course (Major)
Recommended for summer - AUT 250: Vintage Vehicle Component Restoration (Major)
- AUT 280: Vintage Vehicle Restoration Assembly (Core)
- AUT 290: Vintage Vehicle Detailing (Major)
- IND 329: Materials and Processes (Major)
- LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument (Liberal Arts)
Recommended for summer
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