Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Automotive Restoration

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Automotive Restoration

Identify all major automotive components and systems and their functions
Conduct research to acquire relevant information for the restoration of vintage automobiles
Disassemble an automobile and produce detailed documentation of the processes and conditions of components
Create accurate technical diagrams
Restore or duplicate automotive woodwork
Restore or duplicate sheet metal by forming to specifications
Sculpt auto body panels to specifications
Paint auto body panels using industry standard equipment
Evaluate the condition of a damaged or deteriorated component to determine the steps to repair or fabricate the piece
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

AA Automotive Restoration Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:


1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
1 Automotive Design History
1 Quantitative Mechanics
1 Employment Communications & Practices