Course
CAD Shoe
Pattern Making
A program to acquire footwear pattern making and design skills
This course provides high-quality, professional training for those looking to specialize in the technical area of footwear design. It offers a comprehensive learning path oriented toward the job market. The goal is to train a highly sought-after professional figure in the industry: the Footwear CAD Pattern Maker, who combines advanced skills in shoe model design with the use of cutting-edge CAD technologies, while still mastering traditional techniques.
Through modules taught by industry experts and a methodology that blends craftsmanship, innovation, and technology, participants gain a practical and specialized approach. They will learn to master the most advanced CAD software, thus meeting the demands of a constantly evolving market.
Limited Class Sizes
Maximum of 20 students to encourage interaction and enhance individual talent.
Practical teaching
A continuous dialogue with the professional world—its planning, timelines, and methods.
Language
Italian
Start Date
May
Duration
9 months
Attendance
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location
Pontedera (PI)
Degree Awarded
Professional Training Certificate
Who the program is aimed at
The course is aimed for individuals motivated to pursue a career in the technical side of fashion. A strong passion for the footwear industry, interest in the fashion industry as a whole, solid basic computer skills and a natural inclination for manual and teamwork are required.
Career opportunities
The course aims to train professionals for the fashion system. Thanks to the wide range of skills acquired throughout the program, participants will have the opportunity to work either within footwear companies or service providers or as freelancers in roles such as:
- Shoe pattern maker
- CAD pattern technician
- Product development assistant
- Prototyping
- Quality control
Study program
- Shoe pattern making
- Leather commodities
- Footwear graphic design
- Collection management
- CAD
- Guided tours
- Internship opportunities
Tools
During the course, the Romans CAD software suite for footwear design will be provided, along with a pattern-making kit containing everything a student needs to work independently on manual modeling both in the classroom and at home. Laboratory equipment will also be available for practical activities.
Technical Partners
Istituto Modartech collaborates with leading companies to enrich training by combining artisanal tradition, technological innovation and sustainability. Participants gain access to exclusive resources such as research portals, trend databases and historical archives of leathers and accessories. They use advanced CAD software and professional digital tools, supported by a broad network of footwear and leather goods industry professionals, for a comprehensive, market-focused learning experience.
Admission
Enrollment in the course is limited to a fixed number of participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience. Interested candidates must request the enrollment form from the Student Guidance Office.
Why study in Tuscany
Istituto Modartech is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the historic Piaggio industrial complex in Pontedera (Pisa), where the iconic Vespa was born. A dynamic and innovative environment where culture, research and creativity intersect thanks to collaborations with local centers of excellence such as the Piaggio Foundation, Giovanni Gronchi Library and the BioRobotics Institute of the Sant’Anna School.
Studying in Pontedera means immersing yourself in a strategic area surrounded by Italy’s leading fashion and design districts, where craftsmanship meets industrial expertise to create excellence in clothing, footwear and luxury accessories.
Choosing Istituto Modartech means experiencing a unique education journey, closely connected with top Fashion & Luxury companies and exploring the values of sustainability, innovation and Made in Italy craftsmanship.
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