“The Lawrence Tech transportation program is as good as any I have seen in the automotive business in regard to developing future car designers. It has a dynamic and experienced staff of teachers and tutors and an unbelievably creative and talented crop of students who are ready to challenge the status quo. If the grade curve of graduates continues at its present rate, then the Lawrence Tech program will be at the forefront of transportation design education.”Martin Uhlarik, project design leader, Nissan Design Europe
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.
Program Overview
Located in the heart of the American automobile industry, Lawrence Tech was founded in 1932 on the site where Henry Ford made automotive history by perfecting the moving assembly line. Looking to the future, and with industry support, Lawrence Tech has created a unique transportation design program that allows you to blend your creative design talent with a comprehensive understanding of automotive technology. This union of design and technology offers you the kind of experience that automotive design graduates from other programs can take years to acquire on the job. It can give you the edge in competing for top-level design positions.
Built around the University’s signature “theory and practice” approach to learning, the Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design combines in-depth conceptual investigation with extensive exposure to practicing designers and engineers. You will participate in real-world automotive-based projects and will regularly present your designs to industry professionals. You will acquire more practical experience through an internship and practicum before graduation.
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Why Transportation Design at Lawrence Tech?
100 percent of students win internships in the industry.- You will participate in company- sp onsored 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:
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Transportation design core |
85 |
| Humanities (with emphasis on leadership) |
20 |
| Math and Science | 16 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 127 |
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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.
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Application Process
All items should be sent to the Office of Admissions except Portfolio and Program Questionnaire.
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Undergraduate Online Application (preferred method), Undergraduate Paper Application. Send to Office of Admissions. |
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Signature Page Application. Send to Office of Admissions. |
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Request previous school transcript to be sent to Lawrence Tech. Send to: Office of Admissions 21000 West Ten Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 |
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Send ACT/SAT to Admissions Office. |
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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 |
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WES. Send to Office of Admissions. |
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TOFEL. Send to Office of Admissions. |
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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 "Designing for the Future" Scholarship Competition
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.