The program is primarily based in Milan, Italy’s design capital, where students work in modern labs equipped with professional software for sketching, digital rendering and clay modelling within a dynamic creative environment.
The experience extends to Turin, the historic heart of Italian automotive culture ,and to Motor Valley, where students explore craftsmanship, brand identity and the evolution of automotive design, connecting heritage with the future of smart mobility and innovation.
About the Course
Designed for high school students with an interest in the automotive industry, including design, creativity, engineering and future mobility, this immersive two-week program introduces the fundamentals of automotive design through studio work, clay modelling ,digital tools and curated industry visits in Milan, Turin and Motor Valley.
In this course, students explore the foundations of automotive design and future mobility. Through studio-based learning, they develop sketching techniques, understand vehicle proportions, experiment with clay modelling, and translate ideas into digital renders using professional software in modern labs. The program culminates in the development and presentation of a personal automotive concept, including refined sketches, a digital render and a1:10 scale clay model.
Academic Program:
Car Design Foundations & Sketching
Clay Modelling & Volume
Development
Digital Rendering & Basic 3D
Exploration
Interior & UX Design Basics
Future Mobility Concepts
Structure:
Intensive 30-hours of classes & labs
Special Excursions:
Visit to Italdesign, National
Automotive Museum
Visit to Pagani Automobili
ADI Museum
Package Includes (Residential) - Arrival-departure days are always Sunday-Saturday (residential formula)
All studio lessons & clay modelling labs
Project materials & digital software access
Clay model creation
Accommodation in Milan - (Aparto Residence in the city centre)
3 meals/day (full board).
Sports & leisure activities.
Excursions & cultural visits.
Certificate of completion.
Insurance & 24/7 staff supervision.
Day Formula (for those that do not wish to stay overnight) is also available for this 2 week course
from 6 - 17 July at a cost of € 2,850 (Monday- Friday) - Includes all Automotive design lessons, labs, & lunch with daily return in the evening.
Supplements:
Milan Airport Shuttle Service: Milan Malpensa & Milan Bergamo Airports €100 each way or Milan Linate €50 each way
Extra Night: €150
About the School
The program is primarily based in Milan, Italy’s design capital, where students work in modern labs equipped with professional software for sketching, digital rendering and clay modelling within a dynamic creative environment.
Accommodation for Residential Package:
Aparto Residence in the city centre
Individual studio rooms En-suite bathroom and fully
equipped kitchenette in all rooms
Excellent modern facilities: TV rooms, game areas,
gym, common rooms, terraces and study spaces
House parents at night
Joint social activites for participants from all programs
