Car Design sketching

A course by Berk Kaplan , Car designer

Car designer. Wrocław, Poland.
Joined July 2022

Discover the key elements of good car design sketching. Learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and bring them to life on paper.

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  • 2988 students
  • Audio: English
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch

Discover the key elements of good car design sketching. Learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and bring them to life on paper.

A course by Berk Kaplan

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.

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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
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  • 2988 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 24m)
  • 11 additional resources (4 files)
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  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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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.


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Berk Kaplan

A course by Berk Kaplan

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Car designer

Berk Kaplan is a renowned car designer known for his passion and expertise in sketching cars. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has collaborated with esteemed brands such as Audi, Lamborghini, and Italdesign, part of the Volkswagen Group. Berk's journey in car design began during his studies in product design, where he landed an internship at Ford's design studio and worked as a part-time junior designer in a construction vehicle company.

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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Car Design sketching. Design & Illustration course by Berk Kaplan

Car Design sketching

A course by Berk Kaplan
Car designer. Wrocław, Poland.
Joined July 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (47)
  • 2988 students