Automotive Design & Future Mobility Summer Program in Milan, Italy

Course Description: Automotive Design & Future Mobility Summer Program in Milan, Italy

Automotive Design Summer Program 🏎️✏️

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.

📍 Location: Milan — Italy's design capital

👥 Ages: 15–18

🗓️ Summer 2027 (2 weeks) — Intake 1: Day Program 5–16 July | Residential Program 4–17 July

🗣️ Language of Instruction: English

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 the Motor Valley, where students explore craftsmanship, brand identity and the evolution of automotive design, connecting heritage with the future of smart mobility and innovation.

🌟 Why Choose Our Camp

✔️ Design Where Cars Are Made – Study in Milan, Italy's design capital, with an experience that extends into the Motor Valley.

✔️ Hands-On Craft & Digital Skills – Sketching, clay modelling and digital 3D rendering using professional tools like Blender & Vizcom.

✔️ Real Industry Access – Curated visits to Pagani, Dallara, Modena Design and the Alfa Romeo Museum.

✔️ Full Immersion – Residential students stay in a university residence, connect with peers from around the world, and live design 24/7.

🚀 Program Highlights

• ✅ 60 hours of lessons & engineering labs.

• ✅ Project materials & software included.

• ✅ Build a 1:10 scale clay model of your own concept.

• ✅ Curated visits to Motor Valley: Pagani Automobili, Dallara, Modena Design and the Alfa Romeo Museum.

• ✅ Weekend excursion to Lake Como.*

• ✅ Choice of Day Program or Residential Program.

📋 What's Included

• All lessons & engineering labs (60 hours).

• Project materials & software.

• 1:10 clay model creation.

• Accommodation in Milan.*

• Full board (3 meals/day).*

• Excursions & cultural visits.*

• Certificate of completion.

• 24/7 staff supervision.

• Liability & Accident Insurance.

*These services are only available to students enrolled in the Residential Program. Airport transfers are available as a paid add-on (see Additional Services below).

🌍 Cultural Excursion (Residential program)

• 🏭 Motor Valley – Visits to Pagani Automobili and Dallara.

• 🎨 Modena Design – Explore the region's automotive design heritage.

• 🏛️ Alfa Romeo Museum – See the history of one of Italy's iconic car brands.

• 🌊 Lake Como – A special weekend excursion.

🎯 Model & Approach

The program blends studio-based learning + digital tools + a personal design project:

• Foundations – sketching techniques and vehicle proportions.

• Hands-On Craft – clay modelling in modern studio labs.

• Digital Skills – translating ideas into digital renders using professional software.

• Final Project – development and presentation of a personal automotive concept, including refined sketches, a digital render and a 1:10 scale clay model.

🏗️ Structure of the Program

01 – Design Foundations & Sketching Sketching techniques and an introduction to vehicle proportions.

02 – Digital Rendering & Basic 3D Exploration Translate ideas into digital renders using professional software such as Blender and Vizcom.

03 – Clay Modelling & Portfolio Presentation Build a 1:10 scale clay model and present your personal automotive concept.

🗓️ A Typical Day

This sample schedule shows what a weekday looks like for students on the programme. Times may vary slightly depending on activities or excursions.

Residential Program

🕖 Morning

• 07:00 – Wake up

• 08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast

• 10:00 – 12:30 – Morning classes

🍽️ Midday

• 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch

📚 Afternoon

• 13:30 – 16:30 – Afternoon labs

🧘 Early Evening

• 17:00 – 19:00 – Excursions / free time

• 17:30 – 19:00 – Welcome session (arrival day only)

🍝 Evening

• 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner

• 20:00 – 22:30 – Supervised night activities

🌙 Night

• 23:00 – Lights out

Day Program (Monday–Friday): Morning classes 10:00–12:30, Lunch 12:30–13:30, Afternoon labs 13:30–16:30.

✈️ Special Days – Intake 1, 2027

• Arrival Day: 4 July

• Excursion Day: 11 July

• Check-out Day: 17 July

This balanced schedule combines structured learning, social time, and rest to ensure students stay engaged, energised, and well supported throughout their stay.

💡 Reasons to Participate

🏎️ Design where automotive heritage meets the future — Milan and the Motor Valley.

✏️ Learn real sketching, clay modelling and digital rendering skills.

🏭 Visit Pagani, Dallara and the Alfa Romeo Museum.

🌍 Make international friends with the same passion.

💫 Leave with a portfolio-ready automotive concept: sketches, a digital render and a clay model.

🏨 Accommodation Options (Residential Program)

📍 University Residence, Milan

• Single rooms with private en-suite bathroom.

• Common study areas, gym & social spaces.

• 24/7 supervision with staff.

• Safe, international community environment.

✈️ Travel & Access

Closest airports: Milan Malpensa (MXP), Orio al Serio (BGY) & Milan Linate (LIN). Airport transfers are available on request as a paid add-on (see Additional Services).

➕ Additional Services

To make your child's experience as smooth and flexible as possible, we offer the following optional services:

✈️ Milan Airport Shuttle — one-way / return:

• Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): €150 / €300

• Orio al Serio Airport (BGY): €150 / €300

• Milan Linate Airport (LIN): €75 / €150

Reservations accepted up to 2 weeks before the arrival date. Transfers are shared with other Sportech Academy students.

*�️ Extra Night: €150

🎓 Certification

• Certificate awarded upon course completion.

🔥 Don't just admire great cars — design one. Join the Sportech Academy Automotive Design Summer Program in Milan and the Motor Valley.