VEHICLES DESIGN ● JOHN FRYE

Come and learn how to design vehicles.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

During these 2 weeks of intensive training with John Frye, you’ll learn the basics of vehicle design (whether for the automotive industry, film, comics, etc.).
You’ll study different types of vehicles, past and present, imagine the vehicles of the future, special ships,… Topics such as shape, surfaces, balance, proportions and rendering of materials will be covered.
The course will be punctuated by theory, demonstrations and practical exercises.

LEVEL

Fundamentals ● Intermediate ● Advanced

PREREQUISITE

Have a solid foundation in drawing.

REQUESTED MATERIAL

* Marker paper pad approximately A3 size (29.7 x 42.0cm, 11.69 x 16.53 inches)
* Tracing paper pad approximately A3 size (29.7 x 42.0cm, 11.69 x 16.53 inches)
* Copic or similar broad/chisel tip warm or neutral grey markers several very light values (#1-#3 or 10%-30% and black)
* 1 dozen black soft colored pencils (Prismacolor or similar) NOT Verithin (too hard)
* Pencil sharpener > Straightedge around 12″ or 300mm long minimum
* White paint marker (test for good opacity)

THE TEACHER

John Frye is a modeler and illustrator specializing in vehicle design.
After graduating from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena with a major in automotive design, he worked as a freelance illustrator and designer.
He currently works as a senior designer for Honda and has also taught classes for several years at the Concept Design Academy in Pasadena, California.

Website: John Frye

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