Specialization Course in Design Tools - IED Milano

Language

Italian

Start date

November 2026

Frequency

Part-time

Fruition

Online

Duration

8 Months

Price

2.550 €

A course aimed at developing skills in the use of AutoCAD® 2D and 3D, Rhinoceros®, and 3D Studio Max® (basic level).

All topics covered, along with the related exercises, are aimed at acquiring the fundamental methodology for the creation, management, and printing of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design files.

Would you like to refine your technical skills in two- and three-dimensional design and learn 3D modelling and animation? Through this training programme, you will acquire all the technical competencies currently required in the design sector. The lessons combine theoretical and demonstrative sessions with practical exercises. Each software is explored in depth through a progressive learning path, from familiarisation with the user interface to the development of the skills needed to enhance productivity and the informational quality of drawings.

Information to decide

Uses software to address a range of different requirements.

The aim of the course is to develop professionals who are autonomous in the use of the three software programmes.

With AutoCAD® 2D, you will master the two-dimensional development of a project for proportional and compositional verification, as well as for the production of technical drawings in UNI format.

With AutoCAD® 3D, you will be able to operate in both architectural and mechanical contexts, producing three-dimensional models to support the design of volumes and spaces. With Rhinoceros® 6, you will further develop, among other aspects, 3D image processing and surface modelling.

Finally, by learning to use 3D Studio Max®, you will be able to create 3D models, photorealistic still images, and animations of cinematic quality.

The course is intended for anyone wishing to enhance their competitiveness in the job market by developing technical skills in two-dimensional design, 3D modelling, and rendering.

The course Software for Design offers a comprehensive pathway to shaping a well-rounded professional profile, ready to enter the job market.

Guided by professionals with extensive experience in the sector, you will learn to make effective use of the full potential offered by the software.

By the end of the course, through the study of AutoCAD® 2D and 3D, you will be able to present a complete two-dimensional project, including text and dimensions, and to create blocks. You will also acquire an understanding of the principles and differences between solid and surface modelling, applying these skills to the drawing of primitive solids, the use of variables, and the export of three-dimensional models.

With Rhinoceros® 6, you will explore the assembly of forms through elementary units, the automatic generation of perspectives, the creation of elevations and sections, surface texturing, and rendering.

Finally, 3D Studio Max® will provide you with the foundations for communicating projects through the creation of 3D models, animations, and digital images.

Syllabus

During the course, you will study each software programme and have the opportunity to apply what you have learned in practice. Each module is dedicated to a specific programme, in the following order: AutoCAD® 2D and 3D, Rhinoceros® 6, and 3D Studio Max®.

Faculty

Filippo Garofalo

Authorized Rhinoceros Trainer

Marco Adriani

Product & Architectural Designer, BIM Consultant, Autodesk Trainer

Ennio Murdolo

Architect

News

07 October 2026

Irene Fonseca takes part in Lights in Alingsås, marking the fourth consecutive scholarship for IED Kunsthal Bilbao

The alumni of the 2025/26 Specialisation Course in Architectural Lighting Design took part in the international workshop held in Sweden thanks to IED Kunsthal Bilbao’s collaboration with Lightecture.

06 October 2026

150 students begin the 2026–2027 Academic Year on IED Barcelona’s Master’s, Postgraduate and Foundation Courses

The Welcome Event for Master’s and Postgraduate students took place on 1 and 2 October, featuring a new edition of the “Designing for the Many” workshop and the opening lecture. Foundation students received their welcome on 5 October.

06 October 2026

Public Program IED.60, October 2026

This month, IED’s Public Program continues to take design beyond the classroom, creating opportunities for dialogue with audiences, cultural institutions, businesses and professional communities.

05 October 2026

IED Kunsthal Bilbao opens the 2026/27 Master and Postgraduate academic year with Toni Segarra

The day combined an institutional welcome for new students with an open, intergenerational conversation on creativity, talent, teamwork and the transformation of the profession.

02 October 2026

AQU Catalunya grants favourable accreditation to IED Barcelona’s Bachelor of Arts in Design

Once again, IED Barcelona has received a favourable report from the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU Catalunya), certifying the quality of the Bachelor of Arts in Design (Título de Grado en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores de Diseño) delivered by the centre.

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02 October 2026

Brut! 2026 brings two new creative voices from IED Barcelona to the stage

Visual Arts graduates Irina Kavtaradze and Kyla Henry took part in the event where leading design schools showcase their outstanding final degree projects, held on 1 and 2 October at Disseny Hub Barcelona.

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01 October 2026

A graphic design by IED Barcelona features on the 2026 Travessa Matagalls-Montserrat T-shirt

The design by Visual Arts student Hannah Bokelman was chosen for the T-shirt worn by the 3,000 participants in the event, a non-competitive endurance walk held on 19 and 20 September.

01 October 2026

Marco Rainò is the new Scientific Leader of the Master of Arts in Interior Design

IED Torino welcomes Marco Rainò, architect, designer and independent curator, who takes on the role of Scientific Leader of the Master of Arts in Interior Design.

01 October 2026

The Word for Border is Water

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Exhibitions and Festival

06 November 2026 - 07 November 2026

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