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.
At a glance
- - 3 Modules
- - 34 Lessons
- - 2.81 hours of Video Content
- - Certificate of Completion.
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LevelIntermediate
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Duration2 hours 49 minutes
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Enrollment validityEnrollment validity: Lifetime
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CertificateCertificate of completion
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
03:27 -
Topic 4: Creating the Car Outline & DLO (Daylight Opening)
03:24 -
Topic 5: Adding Design Elements & Surface Basics
04:48 -
Topic 6: Defining Door Shutlines
03:51 -
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
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Topic 1: Introduction
04:29 -
Topic 2: Gathering the Tools You Need
06:03 -
Topic 3: Building the Skills You Need
02:10 -
Topic 4: Understanding Marker Basics
03:31 -
Topic 5: Creating Your Base Sketch
03:31 -
Topic 6: Applying Layer 1 – Base Tone Rendering
03:00 -
Topic 7: Applying Layer 2 – Mid Tone Shading
03:13 -
Topic 8: Applying Layer 3 – Highlight & Depth
02:03 -
Topic 9: Applying Layer 4 – Shadow & Contrast
02:27 -
Topic 10: Details Layer – Enhancing Fine Elements
08:20 -
Topic 11: Fixing Mistakes & Refining Lines
06:07 -
Topic 12: Summary & Learnings
05:00
Module 3: In 3D – Bringing Depth and Perspective to Your Automotive Sketches
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Topic 1: Introduction & Tools You Need
02:43 -
Topic 2: Key Essentials Before Getting Started
02:00 -
Topic 3: Setting the Ground & Wheel Placement
03:58 -
Topic 4: Building the Outline, DLO & Surface Basics
04:36 -
Topic 5: Sketching the Midsection, Front Perspective & Headlights
03:53 -
Topic 6: Adding 3D Design Elements & Door Shutlines
03:22 -
Topic 7: Applying Reflections & Shading – Side View
07:17 -
Topic 8: Applying Reflections & Shading – Front View
03:45 -
Topic 9: Drawing Realistic Wheels in 3D
05:49 -
Topic 10: Applying Final Touches
08:19 -
Topic 11: How to see & Fix Mistakes – Final Steps
03:18
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At a glance
- - 3 Modules
- - 34 Lessons
- - 2.81 hours of Video Content
- - Certificate of Completion.
-
LevelIntermediate
-
Duration2 hours 49 minutes
-
Enrollment validityEnrollment validity: Lifetime
-
CertificateCertificate of completion
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