automotive design & Research

Master Automotive Design
with Industry Experts

Master real-world projects with guidance from industry
experts and exclusive mentoring.

Why Choose Mantra academy?

  • Gain practical skills through hands-on training led by seasoned professionals from the automotive industry.

  • Learn the latest techniques and tools used by top designers worldwide.

  • Our close partnerships with companies like Ultraviolette Automotive provide you with exclusive insight, real-world projects, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

Course details

Fundamentals of Transportation Design

Duration: 3 months, 4 hours/day
Fee: ₹90,000+GST

This level introduces you to the automotive design industry and its processes. Become proficient in sketching, 2D and 3D software. Upon completing this level, you will be qualified to advance to Level 2, where your skills will be further refined.

  • Auto Design Process
  • Perspective Sketching
  • Ideation Techniques
  • Form Generation Techniques
  • Colour Theory
  • Graphic Design
  • 2D Rendering - Basic
  • 3D Surfacing - Basic
  • Presentation Techniques
  • Mini Project

12th pass. No prerequisites required.

Intermediate Transportation design Techniques

Duration: 3 months, 4 hours/day
Fee: ₹1,40,000+GST

This course explores the development of vehicles and enhances your digital design skills. The goal is to develop a professional portfolio that will help you apply to universities. After completing this level, you will be able to move forward to Level 3, which prepares you for internships and higher education.

  • Concept Generation Techniques
  • Vehicle Sketching
  • Marker Renderings
  • Vehicle Package
  • Facelift - Project
  • 2D Rendering - Intermediate
  • 3D Surfacing - Intermediate
  • Visualisation
  • Vehicle Design Project

Must have completed Level-1 Certification from Mantra Academy [or] if you have a design degree, you must prove Level-1 Foundation skills through a portfolio and studio test.

Advanced Transportation design Techniques

Duration: 3 months, 4 hours/day
Fee: ₹1,90,000+GST

Achieve mastery in vehicle design and development at this stage, which will prepare you to apply for internships and get into prestigious universities, often with scholarships. You will graduate equipped for a successful career with a comprehensive understanding of automotive design.

  • Design Research
  • Advanced Car Sketching
  • Advanced Bike Sketching
  • 2D Rendering - Advanced
  • 3D Surfacing - Advanced
  • Visualisation
  • Final Project
  • Personal Website - Portfolio

Must have completed Level-2 Certification from Mantra Academy [or] if you have a design degree, you must prove Level-2 Foundation skills through a portfolio and studio test.

Training Flow

Disclaimer.
*A lateral entry into Level 2 or Level 3 is possible if you have prior automotive design experience or are a design graduate. Once your online application has been submitted, you must pass the assessment test.
**After failing to pass the certification test, you cannot move on to the next level. The test can be retaken after paying the relevant fee. Failure to pass the test again requires retaking the course.

Is Automotive Design & Research right for you?

  • Creative Thinking & Communication: To become an automotive designer, you must think creatively and communicate your ideas through sketches and digital media.

  • Master Design Tools: Take advantage of industry-standard training and personalized mentoring to gain a solid understanding of design tools.

  • Global Opportunities: Our Level 3 Automotive Design and Research program opens doors to top design schools, internships, and jobs in leading automotive companies.

  • Structured Training: We offer three levels of training, each with a rigorous certification process to ensure mastery.

  • Practical Skills & Portfolio: Develop practical skills through creative projects and showcase them in a professional portfolio.

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