Automotive Design – 4 Months

20 students Level: All levels 0 lesson Duration: 4 Months Location: Mandikatar, Miteripul

Description

A focused, fast-paced program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of automotive design. This certification covers core concepts such as sketching, rendering, 3D modeling, and basic design principles. Perfect for beginners or those looking to build foundational skills quickly, this course offers hands-on experience and practical knowledge to kickstart your journey into automotive design.

Course Content

4-Months Automotive Design Certification

Total Duration: 84 sessions (2 hours/day, 6 days a week)

Week 1–2: Introduction to Automotive Design (12 sessions)

What is Car Design?: Overview of automotive design and its history
Design Basics: Introduction to proportions, vehicle types, and perspectives
Proportions in Automotive Design: Basic car design proportions and common vehicle types
Understanding Viewpoints: Side view, front & rear 3/4 view, tip-up view

Hands-on: Sketching different car views

Week 3–5: Basic Sketching Techniques (18 sessions)

Tools and Materials for Sketching: Introduction to sketching tools
Line Quality and Weight: Understanding line quality and weight for car designs
Focal Point and Shading: Techniques for focusing on key elements and shading
Basic Car Sketches: Side view, front 3/4 view, and additional angles

Hands-on: Create basic car exterior sketches focusing on detail and precision

Week 6–8: Sketching Car Exterior Designs (18 sessions)

Side View Sketches: How to draw side views effectively
Front & Rear 3/4 View Sketches: Techniques for these essential angles
Additional Views: Learning additional perspectives and angles

Hands-on: Refine sketches from multiple viewpoints

Week 9–10: Introduction to Digital Automotive Design Tools (12 sessions)

Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator: Interface, tools, and features
Sketching with Digital Tools: Using Illustrator for car design sketches
Line, Weight, and Curves in Digital Design: Mastering these techniques digitally

Hands-on: Convert a basic car sketch to a digital design

Week 11–12: Advanced Car Exterior Design Techniques (12 sessions)

Car Rim and Wheel Design: Anatomy and structure of car wheels
Wheel Design Process: Drafting and creating 2-point perspective views of rims
Creating Surface Details: Advanced detailing for car body lines and surfaces

Hands-on: Design detailed car rims and refine exterior car details

Week 13–14: Final Project and Portfolio Development (12 sessions)

Develop a Complete Exterior Design: Design the exterior of a car from scratch
Refining Design Elements: Work on final project incorporating learned techniques
Presentation Skills: Presenting design ideas and mood boards effectively

Hands-on: Final portfolio creation and design review