The Bachelor's Degree in Automotive and Transport Design applies design principles to transportation and covers the entire design process, from concept to engineering and branding. Students engage withindustry leaders in Milan, gaining insights into the global automotive market and trends.
The program focuses on car design and then extends to other transportation forms,including electric vehicles and emerging mobility. The goal is to produce adaptable professionals who can succeed in the ever-changing automotive and transport sector on a global scale.
What you will study
This program focuses on honing your sketching and rendering skills, enabling you to effectively convey your design concepts visually. You'll learn to use CAD software for creating detailed digital models and prototypes of vehicles, an essential skill in modern automotive design. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on experience in crafting physical models and prototypes of vehicle designs using various materials and techniques. Understanding the materials used in the automotive industry and the manufacturing processes involved in vehicle production is also a crucial aspect of the curriculum. Moreover, you'll explore the physics and engineering principles governing vehicle dynamics, handling, and performance.
SPD Experience
Studying at SPD means immersing yourself in a fresh, dynamic and international environment, where foreign students account for 70% of the total student population.Each student is followed individually by a faculty composed of professionals coming from different fields.
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Design your path. Become Automotive Designer.
The Bachelor's Degree in Automotive and Transport Design applies design principles to transportation and covers the entire design process, from concept to engineering and branding. Students engage withindustry leaders in Milan, gaining insights into the global automotive market and trends.
Educational Partner
Course Length
3 Academic Years
Start
October 2024
Language
English
Where
Milan
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Bachelor of Arts in
Automotive and Transport Design
The program focuses on car design and then extends to other transportation forms,including electric vehicles and emerging mobility. The goal is to produce adaptable professionals who can succeed in the ever-changing automotive and transport sector on a global scale.
What you will study
This program focuses on honing your sketching and rendering skills, enabling you to effectively convey your design concepts visually. You'll learn to use CAD software for creating detailed digital models and prototypes of vehicles, an essential skill in modern automotive design. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on experience in crafting physical models and prototypes of vehicle designs using various materials and techniques. Understanding the materials used in the automotive industry and the manufacturing processes involved in vehicle production is also a crucial aspect of the curriculum. Moreover, you'll explore the physics and engineering principles governing vehicle dynamics, handling, and performance.
SPD Experience
Studying at SPD means immersing yourself in a fresh, dynamic and international environment, where foreign students account for 70% of the total student population.Each student is followed individually by a faculty composed of professionals coming from different fields.
Study plan
Below you will find the Study Plan for the Bachelor of Arts specifically designed to lead you to an excellent education in Automotive and Transport Design. Please note! Study Plan may be subject to change.
First year
Designing the First Vehicle - 40 credits 3D Representation Techniques I - 20 credits Designing the Second Vehicle - 40 credits 3D Representation Techniques II - 20 credits
Second year
Vehicle Exteriors - 40 credits
Vehicle Interiors - 20 credits
The New Transportation Design - 40 credits
Mobility Design - 20 credits
Third year
Portfolio - 20 credits
Professional Practice - 40 credits
Major Project - 60 credits
Course Leader
Claudio Fassini
Claudio Fassini is an experienced Italian designer and educator.
He holds a Master of Arts in Design from the Royal College of Arts in London and has a diverse international background, having lived, studied, and worked in Italy, the UK, the US, and Germany. With over three decades in the business, Claudio has worked with renowned companies such as Philips, Fiat, McLaren, Studio Sowden, Whirlpool, Hyundai, Rolex, Agv Helmets, Porsche, Bosch and others.
His experience ranges from project management in various areas of design, overseeing the project lifecycle from market analysis and concept generation to proposal development and production, often leading international teams. He has been collaborating with SPD Scuola Politecnica di Design for over 15 years, working on 2D representation, sketching, digital rendering, 3D modeling, and tutoring projects for the transportation and car design courses. Claudio is responsible for SPD’s transportation and car design department.
Career Opportunities
Those who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Automotive and Transport Design at SPD Scuola Politecnica di Design are ready to pursue careers in:
+ Design studios
+ Automotive consultancy firms
+ Vehicle manufacturers
+ Mobility design consultancy firms
Don't have 11 years of schooling? Find out more about our course.
Foundation Year
Course Length 1 Academic year
Start October 2024
Language English
Where Milan
This is a 60-credit supplementary course that introduces students to cultural, design, history and art subjects.
Through this training, foreign students with 11 years of school attendance who do not qualify for BA programs in Italy will be able to integrate the minimum prerequisites required by the Ministry of Education and Research before entering the university system. Participants will be able to learn about the training methods of the SPD Scuola Politecnica di Design, interact with faculty, integrate practical and theoretical methods, and explore concepts of research and artistic production and best practices related to design.
Training Programm
SPD’s goal is to prepare every student to be a complete professional. The courses are divided into a theoretical part, consisting of lectures and external visits, and a project part for each teaching area with workshops held in collaboration with important studios and design agencies.
Faculty
In SPD each student is followed individually by a teaching staff composed by designers, professionals from various sectors and tutors. Many of the most important international names in Design, such as Patricia Urquiola, Denis Santachiara, Ross Lovegrove and Chris Bangle gave lectures in SPD.
Aimed to
The Bachelor's degree is intended for students who aspire to pursue a career in the field of design. This academic program offers a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in design, preparing students for a variety of professional opportunities in the design industry.
Milan
Milan, world capital of Design and Fashion, ideal for young international talents, thanks to museums, architecture, hotels, showrooms that give an incredible source of inspiration. The city offers great business opportunities, a bustling social life and exclusive events.
