Vehicle Design 4-Week Workshop: Drawing Cars, Robots and Spaceships
4-week drawing course for students interested in cars design, robotics and engineering. It's a great supplement to STEM classes.
Chris Chien
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5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
Teacher feedback available for all class assignments. Students are welcome to work on classwork and submit it to me for further feedback after class. I'm happy to help students improve their perspective and drawing techniques.Assessment
Critique and video feedback available for student's drawings if requested.Class Experience
Hey guys, I just listed a new class! This is the four-week version of my very popular Vehicle Design Workshop. I created this new listing to make it available for more students in different time zones. If a time you prefer isnโt listed, feel free to request it. I occasionally rotate the topics, so students are welcome to retake this class in different months. Here are the principles weโll be covering in class: โ Shape Analysis & Form Language: Each class will start with a reference image. I'll show students how to break it down into basic shapes, then add more detail by breaking it down further. Weโll also discuss aerodynamics and how to give your vehicles a sleek, cool design. โ Shading and Reflections: Weโll cover inking and shading techniques, focusing on achieving the metallic effects seen in concept art. โ Robot Mechanics: When drawing robots, I'll explain the basic mechanics of engineering, focusing on believable joint designs. I'll guide you through creating designs that look cool and functional without needing to draw every detail. โ Perspective Drawing: We'll touch on some advanced perspective drawing techniques to enhance your designs, making this class suitable for intermediate to advanced artists. This class is perfect for students interested in STEM who want an art class to supplement their design skills, as well as artists looking to add a mechanical, engineering feel to their drawings. Whether you're building a spaceship, a robot, or a concept car, it all starts with a sketch. Who knows? Maybe youโll become the next Tony Stark!
Learning Goals
Master Shape Breakdown: Learn how to simplify complex designs by breaking them down into basic shapes, making it easier to create detailed, cool-looking vehicles and robots.Develop shading and reflection techniques to give your drawings that polished, metallic finish seen in professional concept art.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
๐ Car Drawing
In the first class, we're going to learn how to draw a car. You'll learn how to work on proportions, tires, and basic shading and reflections. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
โ๏ธ Plane Drawing
In the plane drawing class, you'll learn a bit of perspective while drawing the wings and turbines. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
๐ค Robot Drawing
In the robot drawing class, you'll learn how to draw joints such as ball-and-socket joints, hinge joints, and various types of mechanisms to imply engineering and movement. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
๐จ Student's Choice
In the final week, the students will nominate suggestions and vote on a topic. We'll work on the topic with the most votes in class. As the teacher, I'll ensure that the chosen topic is appropriate for the classroom's difficulty level. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, Pencil, Eraser Optional: Pen & Marker
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Carnegie Mellon University
Mr. Chris (Chris Chien) is a top art instructor on the ๏ปฟOutschool Platform๏ปฟ and a recognized expert in the Themed Entertainment Industry. In addition to teaching kids, he also teaches art to college students, as well as working professionals from companies such as Disney and Universal.
- Life as a Concept Artist -
Mr. Chris' professional background spans over 12 years of industry experience. He first started as a Disney Cast Member where he was a name painter and caricature artist at Disneyland resort in Anaheim. He then proceeded to become a concept designer where he worked on projects and clients such as Universal, SeaWorld, Sesame Street, Minions, Ferrari World, Kennedy Space Center and more. โ
- Teaching Background -
Mr. Chris started teaching when he was just 16 years old, working as an assistant art teacher at a local art studio. While only a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University, he was appointed the Design Director of his student organization, leading his team to win many university-wide carnival design competitions. After college, he helped students prepare their art portfolio for college applications. Currently he helps college graduates and industry professionals prepare for jobs and advance their careers in the Themed Entertainment Industry.
- Education Background -
Mr. Chris' teaching style comes from his diverse art background: industrial design, entertainment design and illustration. He combines the best teaching techniques of all the teachers that have come before him. Mr. Chris has studied Industrial Design at prestigious colleges such as Art Center College of Design and Carnegie Mellon University. In addition, he has studied Fine Art and Entertainment Design at schools such as Concept Design Academy, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts, and Watts Atelier.
- Teaching Philosophy -
Mr. Chris is a flexible and adaptable teacher who has taught people of various skills and backgrounds. He can teach kids, teens and adults with equal effectiveness. He can teach students who are naturally gifted at art, as well as students who can barely draw a circle. Attentive, kind and patient, he sees every student with their own unique needs. His mission is to give his students the knowledge, mindset and confidence to accomplish any of their goals.
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Live Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
5-10 learners per class
