Certification Course in Automotive Sketching and Drawing
The Certification Course in Automotive Sketching & Drawing is designed to help learners develop a strong foundation in visualizing, sketching, and rendering vehicles by hand. This course takes you through every stage of the design sketching process—from basic pen and paper techniques to advanced 3D marker renderings—giving you the confidence and creative control to bring your automotive ideas to life.
Through a carefully structured set of modules, you’ll learn essential sketching principles, form understanding, line flow, proportion, perspective, shading, and rendering—all tailored for aspiring automotive designers and enthusiasts who want to master the art of visual communication in vehicle design.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Pen, Paper & Precision: The Art of Automotive Sketching
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Topic 1: Introduction to Automotive Sketching & Drawing
04:36 -
Topic 2: Sketching Tools: What You Need to Get Started
02:08 -
Topic 3: Sketching the Ground Line and Basic Wheels
03:26 -
Topic 4: Creating the Car Outline & DLO (Daylight Opening)
03:23 -
Topic 5: Adding Design Elements & Surface Basics
04:48 -
Topic 6: Defining Door Shutlines
03:50 -
Topic 7: Creating Reflections
03:23 -
Topic 8: Creating Depth with Shading
04:50 -
Topic 9: Advanced Shading, Tips & Tricks, and Detailing Wheels
04:45 -
Topic 10: Applying Final Sketch Touches
04:34 -
Topic 11: Adding Personal & Additional Touches
06:01
Module 2: Using Marker Renders – Bringing Your Sketches to Life
Module 3: In 3D – Bringing Depth and Perspective to Your Automotive Sketches
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Hardware & Software Required
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DIY Projects Included
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Course Benefits
- Learn complete automotive sketching techniques from basic lines to 3D rendering.
- Gain confidence in visualizing, proportioning, and presenting vehicle designs.
- Understand how to translate design ideas into clean professional sketches.
- Develop creative sketching discipline used in design studios and automotive OEMs.
- Build a portfolio of marker and pen renderings for future interviews or internships.
- Improve your speed, accuracy, and creativity in sketch development.
Technical expertise you will gain
- Hand Sketching Techniques: Understanding form, proportion, and perspective.
- Marker Rendering Skills: Layering, tone building, and lighting application.
- Reflections & Shading: Visualizing surface behavior under light.
- Vehicle Form Development: DLO, door shutlines, ground stance, and design flow.
- 3D Visualization: Translating 2D sketches into 3D perspectives.
- Surface Detailing: Fine lines, edge control, and highlighting techniques.
- Automotive & Transportation Design
- Concept Vehicle Development
- Industrial & Product Design Visualization
- Design Research and Concept Modelling
- Automotive Sketch Artist
- Junior Transportation Designer
- Concept Design Assistant
- Visual Development Artist (Automotive)
- Design Intern – Exterior/Interior Sketching
- Freelance Automotive Illustrator
- Freehand Sketching
- Line Flow & Accuracy
- Vehicle Proportioning
- Marker Rendering Techniques
- Light & Shadow Representation
- Perspective Drawing
- 3D Visualization Skills
- Creativity & Design Thinking
- Automotive OEMs: Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota
- Design Studios: Pininfarina, Italdesign, DesignTech, DCD, Lear Design
- EV Startups & Concept Labs: Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Ultraviolette, Pravaig, Simple Energy
- Product & Mobility Design Firms: IDEO, Callidus Design, Design Directions
Who can take this course?
- Fresher
- Professional
Personalized Trainer Support Portal:
- 24/7 Access to a personalized trainer support portal.
- One-on-One Mentorship for queries and project guidance.
- Access to diverse resources, including recorded lectures, reading materials, and practical guides.
- Dedicated forums for content discussion, insights, and project collaboration.
- Regular Feedback from trainers for comprehensive understanding and improvement.
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