Mechanical & Automotive

Car Design

Learn automotive design, from sketching and surfacing to 3D modelling of vehicles.

  • 4 Months
  • 13 modules
  • 3 projects
  • Certificate

About the program

Learn how cars are designed, from the first sketch to a 3D model. You will study automotive form, proportion and surfacing, and create your own vehicle concept.

What you will learn

  • Sketch vehicles with good proportion
  • Understand automotive design principles
  • Create surfaces in CAD
  • Build 3D vehicle models
  • Render concepts
  • Present a design portfolio

Who it is for

  • Mechanical and automobile students
  • Design students who love cars
  • Aspiring automotive designers

Prerequisites

  • Interest in cars and design
  • Basic CAD knowledge is helpful

Curriculum

13 modules · 77 topics · built around hands-on practice

    • The automobile industry
    • History and evolution of car design
    • Types of automobiles
    • Fundamentals of car design
    • Vehicle anatomy
    • Car segments and categories
    • Design thinking process

Tools and technologies

SketchingCATIA3D Modelling

Projects you will build

1Project 1

Concept sketch series

Sketch a family of car concepts.

2Project 2

3D car model

Model a complete vehicle in CAD.

3Project 3

Design portfolio

A professional automotive portfolio.

Where this program can take you

Ask a counsellor about the roles this program prepares you for, and how to plan your next steps.

Frequently asked questions

Mechanical and automobile students. Design students who love cars. Aspiring automotive designers. A counsellor can help you check if it is the right fit.

Interest in cars and design. Basic CAD knowledge is helpful. The program starts from the fundamentals and builds up step by step.

The program runs for 4 months and covers 13 modules with 77 topics and 3 hands-on projects.

Yes. You receive a course completion certificate after finishing the program requirements and projects.

Fees depend on the batch and mode you choose. Send an enquiry and a counsellor will share current fees, EMI options and any scholarships.

A counsellor usually calls you within 24 hours on working days to understand your goals, answer questions and share upcoming batch dates.

Get in touch

Let's plan your next step

Send us a message and a counsellor will get back to you with the right program and batch details.

Enquire about this program