The automotive world is experiencing a revolution unlike anything since its inception. This era of rapid transformation presents unprecedented opportunities for visionary designers. Enrolling in a Concept Car Design Program, especially at a leading institution like ArtCenter, is your gateway to shaping the future of mobility. You’ll delve into the rich history and cutting-edge technologies that have propelled us to this point, while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in designing, modeling, and bringing to life groundbreaking concepts for tomorrow’s vehicles. ArtCenter’s strategic location within Southern California, a global hub for transportation design, offers unparalleled access to premier automotive design studios and pioneering alternative energy initiatives. As an ArtCenter student, you’ll not only earn your degree but also cultivate a compelling portfolio and launch your professional journey.
Explore the Visionary World of Concept Car Design
As a transportation design major specializing in concept cars, you will learn to perceive vehicles as more than machines. You’ll understand them as vessels imbued with unique personalities, significant societal implications, and high-performance capabilities. This program expands upon the traditional pillars of automotive design—comfort, safety, and usability—by integrating fresh perspectives on sustainable mobility, product lifecycle considerations, and the essence of brand integrity. You will develop deep expertise in essential skills including sketching, physical and digital modeling, vehicle architecture, material science, and aerodynamics. Furthermore, you can refine your marketable skill set by choosing one of three specialized concentrations: Vehicle Exteriors, Vehicle Interiors (encompassing UI and UX design), or Alternative Transportation, which includes diverse fields such as aircraft, marine vessels, motorcycles, personal mobility solutions, and public transit systems.
Become Part of an Iconic Automotive Design Heritage
ArtCenter is synonymous with beauty, innovation, and profound meaning in transportation design. Our alumni network comprises leaders of design studios at virtually every major automotive manufacturer worldwide. The legacy of ArtCenter’s transportation design program is etched in automotive history, marked by iconic vehicles ranging from classic muscle cars to high-performance supercars, practical family vehicles, and a consistent stream of groundbreaking concept cars unveiled annually at prestigious industry auto shows. Our renowned expertise in seamlessly blending form and function continues to extend into new and exciting domains, with alumni contributing to projects as diverse as Tesla’s revolutionary Cybertruck, Ducati’s iconic Monster motorcycles, luxurious mega yachts, and even advanced spacecraft. Here, you will not only follow in the illustrious footsteps of these pioneers but also integrate into their influential networks, becoming an integral link in a global chain of problem-solvers who are driving the next generation of vehicle innovation.
Chart Your Course in Concept Car Design Careers
The future of mobility is being actively shaped within concept car design programs like ours. ArtCenter’s curriculum is meticulously crafted to empower you to be a driving force and a key decision-maker across the expansive landscape of automotive and alternative transportation design. While pursuing your Bachelor of Science Degree in Transportation Design, you will construct a robust portfolio through hands-on projects, often directly sponsored by leading automotive manufacturers. You will forge connections with a network of leading designers from almost every major studio globally, individuals who recognize and value the unwavering commitment to excellence that defines an ArtCenter education. Graduates of concept car design programs pursue dynamic careers in fields such as:
- Automotive Concept Design
- Interior and Exterior Automotive Design
- Automobile Accessories Design
- Motorcycle Design
- Recreational Vehicle Design
- Watercraft Design
- Public Transit Design
- Alternative Personal Transportation Design
- Transit and Urban Planning
- Specialist Vehicle Design
- Aircraft Interior Design
- Automotive Design Strategist
- Transportation Product Strategy
- Vehicle Customization
