Can degree from this school garantee me a Job. Cuz I'm already planning for college, I heard that Car company are quick to hire graduates from ACCD or CCS. But I know AAU teaches a course in ID with a tuition which is far less than that of ACCD or CCS. If already spoken with the schools recruitment officer, and If got tons of DVDs, Brochures, and other forms of media from AAU.I just dont wanna go there if I cant get a Job, because my degree is unrated or undervalues.
I'm great at what I do, and I love doing it but, I wanna leave college and get a job. I would have college loans that would need to be paid off...
It's not that going to ACCD is impossible, It's that if I see the same degree at a different school for much less a tuition cost, I'm gonna try and cut my parents some slack, and go to a cheaper school.
accd may cost an arm and a leg, but it's definitely worth it. to be honest i don't know too much about aau, but in my opinion i think that accd has the advantage when it comes to instructors. this is because there are so many design studios in southern cali and the instructors (most) are working at their current designing jobs and teaching at the same time. i'm not making a comparison to ccs, rca, pforzheim etc for i'm sure detroit, germany etc has their advantages too.
you gotta understand the schools info and have common sense. AAU is a pro-profit school who just began its trans design major. they have a 100 PERCENT acceptance rate? why? you should think about that. they accept 450+ students in ID WITHOUT even looking at their portfolio. ACCD/CCS, best of the BEST in this country as well in the world! would you rather pay alittle less to attend a "school that offers ID"? or pay alittle extra to TRY to get into the "BEST ID school"? one last thing, if AAU tells you they have an 85% job placement, that percentage applies only to graduate programs, not ID undergrad. ASK THEIR ADMISSION OFFICE EXPLICTLY!
This message has been edited. Last edited by: FRANK.W,
I'm sure it's a great school but you're best bet is still ACCD or CCS. The fact that you think it is "less rigorous" is a red flag that it might not be the best way to go.
Don't base your entire future on something because it is cheaper or easier.
There is nothing easy or affordable about trying to make it into trans design. Be prepared to spend a fortune and give it everything you have and still not make it. That's just the nature of the beast. There are NO guarantees.
..it is what you make it. I currently go to AAU and put the pressure on myself. I've thought about going to ACCD and still do from time to time but school is what you make of it..
Like what Lightworker said, it IS what you make of it. ACCD is a great school, no doubt about it, but it won't guarantee you a job. Sadly, there are plenty of students who actually think a degree from ACCD will automatically get them a job or--like in some posts in the past--that an "F" at ACCD is better than going to other schools. It's simply not true. Companies will look at your portfolio and if it is good enough to be one of their top choices, then it is good enough, regardless of where you went. The other LARGE part of being an ideal candidate beside your skill set is your professionalism. Car design, possibly more than many other design fields, requires a very large team to work together. Concept artists, 3D modelers, clay modelers, engineers (many many of them), accountants, etc. all need to work together and UNDER various levels of management. If your personal attitude does not convey your sense of team work, work ethic, and teachability (dic), then your A+ portfolio can only carry your so far. Aside from great teachers, most of your improvements will come from critiquing (not criticizing) others, by helping others, and asking for LOTS of help.
As for AAU specifically, I am a graduate from that school, and I have a friend who graduated there who interned at Audi and is now part of its design team right after his internship. He told me that he had no car drawing experience prior to coming to AAU. He used to sketch until 10pm before going home and I personally saw how quickly he improved. Two more students (including Paul, the winner from the competition mentioned above)--both friends and classmates of mine--have been selected to be 2 of the FOUR interns that GM is taking this year. There are others, but I don't want to go into percentages. Yes, we have our share of students who don't get hired, but you cannot simply see it as a percentage game. You cannot expect to be (for example only) the top 25% of ACCD and automatically be chosen over an AAU student--whose portfolio is better--simply because you are from ACCD.
If you constantly put yourself in competition with the best in your own school, in other schools, and around the world (it's up to you to find out), then you can be very successful at AAU and in any car company. If you are constantly complaining about how tough it is or set a standard just above average, it won't matter where you went for school. Help others to be better and work to be your best. Good luck.
