The Academy of Art University was founded in San Francisco in 1929. Their slogan is "by artists for artists." The school offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in fine arts. The Academy of Art University focuses on developing the necessary skills that will help students strive in the industry. The university utilizes top car-design professionals as professors and provides students with more than enough technical and hands-on skill training to ensure each graduate is ready to take on major projects for a variety of companies. They offer the highest quality of courses from the basic design classes to 3D model-making courses.
The Academy of Art University
79 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, 94105
800-544-2787
academyart.edu
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is one of the most popular car and industrial design schools in the United States. The school was chartered in 1882, and with one student and one professor, they began in the attic of the Cleveland City Hall. The Cleveland Institute of Art became official in 1949 and the school moved into their current location in 1956. According to an email from CIA department head Daniel Cuffaro, in the past four years, the school has found immediate employment with companies such as Honda, Toyota, GM, and Chrysler for 14 of 18 transportation (car design) graduates. To accommodate their growing demand, CIA purchased a former Ford automobile assembly factory in 1981, which enables students to experience a hands-on approach to the car design process. The school offers a four-year degree which focuses thoroughly on research conceptualization and communication which allows each student to develop an effective portfolio.
The Cleveland Institute of Art
11141 East Boulevard,
Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
800-223-4700
cia.edu
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) also known as "The University for Creative Careers" was founded in 1978 by Richard G. Rowan, Paula S. Wallace (current President), Mary L. Poetter and Paul E. Poetter. The school is a private nonprofit organization that provides expertise from former students and professionals of design as their professors. In 1979, SCAD purchased and renovated the Savannah Volunteer Guard Armory to serve as the first classroom and administration building. Their Industrial design program provides students with connections to major companies like GM and BMW DesignWorks USA which is the reason for their students high demand. SCAD has locations in Savannah and Atlanta Georgia; Hong Kong; and Lacoste, France, and offers online courses as well.
The Savannah College of Art and Design
P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA 31402-2072 USA
800-869-7223 or 912-525-5100
scad.edu