Car Design sketching
A course by Berk KaplanCar designer
A course by Berk Kaplan, Car designer
Discover the key elements of good car design sketching. Learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and bring them to life on paper.
Explore the captivating world of car design sketching in this online course. Join Berk Kaplan, a renowned car designer, as he shares his expertise and passion for sketching cars. Immerse yourself in the art of visual communication and learn to bring your car design ideas to life through sketching.
In this course, you'll delve into the fundamentals of car design sketching from different perspectives. Berk will guide you through the importance of sketching and its basics, covering depth, volume, accurate sizes, and clean lines. Discover how to push the limits of your imagination and develop a brief for your wildest car design projects.
With Berk's expert guidance, you'll engage in hands-on practice, exploring various sketches and gradually focusing on the final one step by step. Starting with the side view, you'll move on to the front and rear perspectives, refining your skills and gaining confidence in sketching cars like a pro.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 11 downloads
Basic Perspective
7 minutes, 46 seconds
Wheels and Perspective
6 minutes, 10 seconds
Linework
12 minutes, 18 seconds
Creativity and Creating a Brief
6 minutes, 38 seconds
Practice Files: Basic Sketching 1
12 minutes, 22 seconds
Practice Files: Basic Sketching 2
12 minutes, 56 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start, you'll learn the essential techniques and principles of car design sketching. Berk will take you through the foundations, focusing on depth, volume, accurate sizes, and clean lines. These skills will serve as the building blocks for your car design sketches.
After mastering the basics, you'll explore the creative aspect of car design sketching. Berk will guide you in developing a brief for your dream car projects, pushing the boundaries of your imagination to generate innovative ideas.
Next, you'll dive into practice, starting with different sketches and gradually honing in on the final design. Berk will teach you the step-by-step process of sketching a car from various perspectives, including the side view, front, and rear angles. You'll gain a deeper understanding of proportions, perspectives, and shadows to bring your designs to life.
Finally, you'll acquire the skills to effectively communicate your ideas through sketching. Berk will share valuable insights into the thinking process of a car designer, helping you capture the emotions and essence of your envisioned car designs on paper.
By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to sketch your own car designs with precision and creativity, allowing you to share your passion for car design with others.
What is this course's project?
In the final project, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills by sketching the same car from three different angles: the side view, ¾ front perspective, and ¾ rear perspective. You will be presented with three briefs to choose from, and Berk will demonstrate the thinking process behind one of them, offering valuable insights into creating captivating car design sketches. Throughout the project, you'll apply the techniques and concepts learned in the course to produce professional-quality sketches.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a keen interest in car design. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience in sketching, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently bring your car design ideas to life on paper. If you're passionate about cars, creativity, and art, and you want to develop your sketching abilities specifically for car design, this course is tailored to help you explore and enhance your skills in this exciting field.
Requirements and materials
To fully engage in this course, you will need a sketching kit consisting of a pen or pencil and blank sheets of paper. With these essential materials in hand, you'll be ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of car design sketching. No prior experience or specific software is required, as the emphasis of this course is on traditional sketching techniques.
Reviews
- 27 days ago
Un gran punto de partida para el Car Design. Brinda una visión general para comenzar a plasmar ideas en bocetos de automóviles. Sus ejercicios son excelentes, básicos y fáciles de seguir, ideales para perder el miedo a la hoja en blanco. Con un simple lápiz o bolígrafo se pueden crear conceptos innovadores y elevar la creatividad
- imadnationPLUS4 months ago
Um curso prático, didático com excelente orientação e material de apoio. Um novo horizonte pra mim como ilustrador.
- 4 months ago
Excelente curso. Perfectamente diseñado para todo publico. Las clases son muy sencillas de seguir. Además obtenes conocimiento sobre distintos diseñadores y estudios los cuales sirven de inspiración.
- 4 months ago
A great course, with clear and understandable explanations.
- 5 months ago
Well made course with clear explanations and concept
After completing his bachelor's degree, Berk pursued a master's in car design in Italy, further refining his skills and gaining invaluable experience. His dedication and talent led him to work as an exterior car designer at Design Storz in Austria. Inspired by his love for sketching and his desire to share his knowledge, Berk embarked on a freelance career and dedicated himself to creating educational car design content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
With Berk Kaplan as your guide, you'll benefit from his extensive industry experience, insider knowledge, and passion for sketching. Through his expert instruction and insights, you'll unlock your creative potential and develop the skills to sketch car designs that capture the essence and emotions of your imagination.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Theoretical Basics You Need to Know
- Why Do We Sketch While Designing Cars?
- Proportions
- Basic Perspective
- Wheels and Perspective
- Linework
- U3
Sketching and Practicing
- Creativity and Creating a Brief
- Practice Files: Basic Sketching 1
- Practice Files: Basic Sketching 2
- Practice Files: Adding Details and Refining
- U4
Sketching on a Blank Sheet of Paper
- Side View
- Front Perspective
- Rear Perspective
- FP
Final project
- Car Design Sketching
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational skills in car sketching, perspective, proportions, and concept development. No prior experience in car design or sketching is required.
You’ll need basic sketching supplies like paper, pencils, markers, and erasers. For 3D modeling sections, access to common design software is helpful, but not mandatory for all modules.
You’ll learn car sketching techniques, perspective drawing, proportion analysis, 3D modeling basics, concept development, and how to communicate automotive design ideas effectively.
Yes, the course introduces both hand sketching and digital rendering workflows, allowing you to develop skills in both traditional and digital car design methods.
The course includes modules on designing futuristic vehicles, concept cars, and adapting workflows for digital environments like the Metaverse.
No, you don’t need an industrial design degree to enroll. The course is accessible to anyone interested in automotive design, regardless of their educational background.
You’ll build a strong portfolio through practical projects, learn industry workflows, and gain insights into freelance opportunities in automotive and concept design fields.