Autobody 10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AUTO2
Module 2: Automobile Design (Core)
Outcome
Examine the evolution and characteristics of automobile design.
Indicators
| (a) | Research the history of automobile design from various eras and places and discuss characteristics of selected models. |
| (b) | Identify major (e.g., roof, floor, quarter panels, cowl section and rocker panels) and minor (e.g., front fenders, hood, trunk lid, door and splash pans) exterior automobile body components. |
| (c) | Compare body-on-frame, unibody and modified unitized automobile body construction. |
| (d) | Explain how different types of glass (e.g., laminated and tempered) are designed to prevent injuries to automobile occupants. |
| (e) | Research required qualities and skills necessary to design automobiles. |
| (f) | Examine how financial considerations can impact automobile design. |
| (g) | Explore the effect of relevant federal legislation and regulations (e.g., safety) on automobile design. |
| (h) | Create, using drawing skills, computer-aided design programs or model-making, an innovative automobile body considering factors such as safety, fuel efficiency, occupant comfort and ride, ergonomics, automobile use and styling. |
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R013030
Cars. Accelerating the Modern World
This book is a companion book to an art show by the same name that took place in London in 2019-2020. The focus is on the historical impact of automobiles on the world and how trends and events in the world have impacted the design of the automobile. This book contains images of posters and design concept as well as old photographs from early automobiles and connects popular culture and automobile design over the years. This book includes an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$43.25
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2021
R013033
The Complete Guide to Auto Body Repair(2nd ed.)
This guide shows the steps required to undertake basic to advanced autobody projects. Using text and photographs, the resource gives a general overview of topics. It does not provide great detail into the skill and techniques that would be necessary to accomplish some projects, but it does provide an overview of an autobody project from beginning to end.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$32.99
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2021
R013032
Speed Read Car Design: The History, Principles and Concepts Behind Modern Car Design
This book presents a retrospective view of automobile design. It is organized into sections such as changing shapes; innovations; elements of style; and engineering, interiors and space. Each section has a glossary of terms and there is an index to locate specific topics.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.99 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2021
R013059
Drive: The Definitive History of Driving
This book presents the history of driving, from the invention of the automobile to present-day automobiles. The resource is divided into eight sections, each representing a span of years. For each time period represented, the factors that influenced the evolution of automobile design are presented through images and side notes.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$52.00
Record posted/updated:
January 15, 2025