Automotive Design & Future Mobility
In partnership with Alfa Romeo & Pagani
- Milan
- Ages 15-18
- 2 weeks
LOCATION
Milan
AGES
15-18
Duration
2 weeks
Partner
Alfa Romeo & Pagani
Language
English
Formula
Residential
Program Overview
Automotive Design & Future Mobility
This automotive and car design summer program in Milan runs for two weeks and is designed for students aged 15 to 18. An immersive two-week program introducing the fundamentals of automotive design through studio work, clay modelling, digital tools and curated industry visits in Milan, Turin and Motor Valley.
Students work in modern labs equipped with professional software for sketching, digital rendering and clay modelling, then extend the experience to Turin, the historic heart of Italian automotive culture, and to Motor Valley.
Why This Matters
- Italy is the historic centre of car design, from Turin studios to Motor Valley.
- Students learn directly through studio work, clay modelling and curated industry visits.
- The programme builds a real portfolio piece: sketches, a digital render and a 1:10 clay model.
→ Delivered across Milan, Turin and Motor Valley.
What’s Included
- Full insurance coverage
- 24/7 pastoral support & supervision
- House parents on-site
- Secure, vetted facilities
- Meals (residential formula)
- Welcome kit
- Certificate of completion
- Expert industry mentors
🏠 Residential accommodation
🏠 Residential accommodation
Accommodation Type
Students stay in comfortable residential accommodation in Milan, with 3 meals per day (full board), sports and leisure activities, and 24/7 staff supervision.
What’s Included in Residential
- En-suite or shared rooms (typically double or twin)
- All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner
- House parents present on-site every night
- 24/7 Sportech Academy support staff on call
- Evening and weekend supervised social programme
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Laundry facilities (where available)
- Airport transfer coordination available
Accommodation Photos
Photos are illustrative. Actual residence confirmed after booking.
Please note: The specific residence is confirmed after booking and varies by program location and intake date. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergies, etc.) are always accommodated - please indicate these during the booking process.
Typical Weekly Schedule
Design Foundations & Sketching
Develop sketching techniques and understand vehicle proportions through studio-based learning in modern labs.
Digital Rendering & Basic 3D Exploration
Translate ideas into digital renders using professional software, exploring basic 3D.
Clay Modelling & Industry Experience
Experiment with clay modelling and volume development, with curated industry experience.
Special Excursions
Motor Valley (Dallara and Pagani Automobili), National Automotive Museum and ADI Museum.
Final Project
The program culminates in the development and presentation of a personal automotive concept, including refined sketches, a digital render and a 1:10 scale clay model.
Program Highlight Video
Frequently Asked Questions
A two-week residential program for students aged 15 to 18 introducing the fundamentals of automotive design through studio work, clay modelling, digital tools and curated industry visits across Milan and Motor Valley.
Car design foundations, sketching, clay modelling, digital rendering, basic 3D and interior/UX design. Students develop a personal automotive concept, ending with refined sketches, a digital render and a 1:10 scale clay model.
No. Sketching, clay modelling and digital rendering are taught from the ground up. What matters most is genuine interest and a willingness to engage creatively.
Primarily in Milan, Italy's design capital, in modern labs with professional software, with visits to the historic heart of Italian car design, and Motor Valley. Students stay in Milan with full board and 24/7 supervision.
Yes. It gives students a clearer understanding of the field and produces portfolio-relevant work that goes well beyond simple enthusiasm.
House parents stay on-site every night and Sportech Academy staff are on call 24/7. Residences are secure and vetted, chosen for safety and proximity to the program venue.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-related diets are all catered for. Note any requirements during booking and the team arranges them.
Cancellations follow the terms in the enrolment agreement. Contact the admissions team for the current deadlines and conditions before booking.
Dates & Prices
Intake Dates
Intake 1
Sun 4 - Sat 17 July 2027
Intake 2
Available: July 2027
Price
2-week program
€5,050
Residential, per participant. Includes all studio lessons, materials, accommodation, full board and excursions.
All programs residential include
- Insurance
- 24/7 support & supervision
- House parents
- Secure facilities
- Meals (residential)
- English teaching
Intake Dates
Intake 1
Mon 5 - Sat 16 July 2027
Intake 2
Available: July 2027
Price
2-week program
€2,950
Day formula, per participant. Includes all program activities and materials.
All programs residential include
- Insurance
- 24/7 support & supervision
- House parents
- Secure facilities
- Meals (residential)
- English teaching
Ready to apply for Automotive Design?
Limited places available for Summer 2027.