Design and Materials
Specialized training for those who want to design and draw, discover the most innovative materials and master 3D printing.
Find your course
Design the future with innovative materials and 3D printing
The post-diploma courses of the Design and Materials Area at ITS MAKER Academy provide training in CAD, 3D modeling, composite materials and additive manufacturing. This is hands-on training with advanced laboratories and internships in companies where tomorrow’s industrial design is created.
| Duration | 2 years (approx. 2000 hours) |
|---|---|
| Period | From late October to July (1st year) and from September to July (2nd year) |
| Attendance | Mandatory (minimum 80% attendance) |
| Schedule | Full-time (approx. 35 hours per week) |
| Cost | All programs are free of charge |
| Erasmus+ | International experiences available (internships, language courses) |
Key figures
95
of students find employment within a few months *
* official survey in January 2025
70
of ITS MAKER instructors come from the industry
40
of total course hours are dedicated to internships in companies
Area Design and materials
Design of Automatic Systems
2 years
Pavullo (MO)
Tecnico Superiore per l’automazione e gestione dei sistemi meccatronici
Area Design and materials
Mechanical Design and Innovation
2 years
Piacenza
Tecnico superiore in progettazione meccanica ed innovazione tecnologica dei processi industriali
Area Design and materials
Mechanical Design and Materials
2 years
Modena
Tecnico superiore in progettazione meccanica e materiali
Area Design and materials
Advanced Technological Design
2 years
Faenza
Tecnico Superiore per la progettazione e la produzione meccatronica avanzata CAD-CAM
Why choose ITS MAKER Academy
ITS MAKER training allows you to acquire the tools, knowledge, and technical skills most in demand on the job market, giving you access from the very beginning to excellent corporate positions.
Alessandro Renzanigo
Production Office Assistant at Vici&C and former ITS MAKER Academy student
Why choose an ITS MAKER Academy course?
ITS MAKER Academy’s training programs are designed together with companies to meet real labor market needs. This highly specialized education allows you to quickly access stable, well-paid positions in top industries.
