Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design

Bachelor of Science in transportation design

If you are interested in learning how to design automobiles or other modes of transportation, Lawrence Technological University is the place to pursue your goal.

Summary

The Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design program offers motivated, talented, and skilled students the opportunity to excel in one of today’s most challenging and competitive fields.

Why Transportation Design at Lawrence Tech?

100 percent of students win internships in the industry.
You will participate in company- sponsored projects in all four years
All students are given a personal work space in dedicated design studios
Top student designs are displayed at the North American International Auto Show.
Students have won multiple awards, including:

1st place, Ford Symposium Design Competition, 2010
1st place, Formula Zero design competition, 2008
2nd and 3rd place, SABIC Innovative Plastics Car Design Contest, 2008

Curriculum

Your 127-credit-hour program consists of:

Transportation design core	85
Humanities (with emphasis on leadership)	20
Math and Science	16
Electives	6
Total	127

Get Started

For more information, email design@ltu. edu, or contact Lawrence Tech’s Office of Admissions at 800.225.5588 or admissions@ltu.edu.

Application Process

All items should be sent to the Office of Admissions except Portfolio and Program Questionnaire.

	Undergraduate Online Application (preferred method), Undergraduate Paper Application. Send to Office of Admissions.
	Signature Page Application. Send to Office of Admissions.
	Request previous school transcript to be sent to Lawrence Tech. Send to: Office of Admissions 21000 West Ten Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075
	Send ACT/SAT to Admissions Office.
	Design Portfolio Design portfolio should include a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 pieces. An acceptable portfolio is one that exhibits proficient drawing and conceptual skills. It can include a variety of art media and/or design projects that demonstrate observational sketching/drawing capabilities that convey artistic development proficiency. Some pieces should be complete compositions of various themes and include still life, figurative drawing, perspective, and feature objects found in everyday life – while other illustrations can be simple sketch studies. The resolution of included images should be low resolution, such as VGA setting on digital camera. Please send portfolio or any questions regarding the program or portfolio to design@ltu.edu and follow-up with a separate email to confirm receipt of the previous email with attachments. The format for the portfolio submission is to be: a.) Low resolution (VGA setting on digital camera) b.) Images should be compiled into one file (for example, place one image per slide in a Powerpoint file) c.) Save the filename with the student’s named. d.) Send portfolio electronically to design@ltu.edu View a Portfolio Example Portfolio Sample
	International Students Only
	WES. Send to Office of Admissions.
	TOFEL. Send to Office of Admissions.
	Obtaining your I-20.

Contacts

For specific Transportation Design Program questions, contact design@ltu.edu or Keith Nagara at 248.204.2836.
For general University questions contact Admissions at admissions@ltu.edu or 248.204.3160.

Transportation Design Student Portfolios

2014 3rd Year Students: Seeking Internships

2013 Graduating Students : Seeking Employment

2012 Graduate Student Portfolios

2011 Graduate Student Portfolios

Inquiries regarding any students, contact Keith Nagara at 248.204.2836 or knagara@ltu.edu.

Summer Camps

Lawrence Technological University is excited to be providing a scholarship to their Transportation (Automotive) Design Camp and Industrial (Product) Design Camp. Students interested interested in the camp can submit their artwork and/or portfolio to qualify. Travel expenses is not part of the summer camp scholarship.

Industrial Design, Week 1 (July 18-22)
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Industrial designers create the manufactured products we use every day: furniture, appliances, bikes, cars, tools, farm equipment, medical instruments, electronics, and much more. In this camp, you’ll learn how they develop these products. You’ll create a problem statement, research customer information, benchmark, and sketch ideas. You’ll be introduced to the computer-aided design (CAD) program CATIA to further explore your design and have the opportunity to apply technology to create of a novel product design. Attendance of this camp is required in order to participate in Industrial Design Camp.

Industrial Design, Week 2 (July 25-29)
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
In the second week of the Industrial Design Camp, you’ll refine the design you created in your first week into a 3D CAD model, which, if ready, can be printed on a 3D printer. You’ll also develop an illustration board or slides for your final presentation, just like the professionals in the field do. Participation in Industrial Design Camp, Week 1, is required to attend this camp.

Transportation Design, Week 1 (July 18-22)
9 a.m.–5 p.m. ($650 day camp/$800 residential)
Do you have a talent for drawing and a passion for styling cars? In this camp, you’ll learn about the design and development of concept cars, create ideation sketches, experiment with scale modeling, and get exposure to digital formats. You’ll also see professional demonstrations and receive individual evaluations of your work. Homework assignments will be given each afternoon and reviewed the following morning. It is highly recommended that you attend this camp before participating in Transportation Design Camp, Week 2.

Transportation Design, Week 2 (July 25-29)
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
In the second week of the Transportation Design Camp, you’ll work with clay to create a physical model of the vehicle you designed in the first week of camp. During the process, you’ll become familiar with the tools and techniques used by professional designers. You’ll also be exposed to digital media. Participation in the Transportation Design Camp, Week 1, is not required to attend this camp, but it is highly recommended.