Advanced Automotive Design

Objective: Start with foundational sketching and conceptualization for the chosen vehicle type.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to the chosen vehicle type (sports car, sedan, SUV, etc.).

Understanding the design requirements and characteristics of the selected vehicle type.

Basic sketching techniques to generate initial design concepts.

Activity: Begin sketching the chosen vehicle type by hand, focusing on basic proportions and overall form.

Homework: Create 5 initial side-view sketches of the chosen vehicle type, exploring different design directions.

Objective: Refine the proportions and form of the chosen vehicle type through traditional sketching.

Topics Covered:

Detailed study of proportions specific to the chosen vehicle type.

Techniques for refining the basic form and structure of the vehicle.

Ensuring balance and visual appeal in the design.

Activity: Develop 2 refined hand-drawn sketches of the chosen vehicle type, focusing on accurate proportions and form.

Homework: Finalize one of the refined sketches and prepare it for initial AI-assisted enhancement.

Objective: Develop and refine surface transitions and flow for the chosen vehicle type.

Topics Covered:

Understanding how surface transitions affect the overall design.

Techniques for drawing smooth and dynamic surface flow by hand.

Applying these techniques to the chosen vehicle type.

Activity: Create hand-drawn side-view sketches emphasizing surface transitions and flow.

Homework: Refine the surface details of the chosen vehicle design and prepare for AI-assisted surface enhancement.

Objective: Use Vizcom AI to enhance surface details and transitions of the hand-drawn vehicle design.

Topics Covered:

How to integrate hand-drawn sketches into Vizcom AI for surface refinement.

Using AI to explore material applications, surface finishes, and lighting effects.

Balancing AI enhancements with traditional sketching.

Activity: Import the refined hand-drawn design into Vizcom AI for surface and material exploration.

Homework: Refine the AI-enhanced design based on feedback and prepare it for dynamic perspectives.

Objective: Develop dynamic side tip-up views and additional perspectives of the chosen vehicle type through traditional sketching.

Topics Covered:

Techniques for drawing side tip-up views and dynamic perspectives.

Maintaining consistency in design while exploring different angles.

Preparing traditional sketches for AI-assisted perspective refinement.

Activity: Sketch 2 side tip-up views and 1 additional dynamic perspective of the chosen vehicle type.

Homework: Refine one of the tip-up views and additional perspectives by hand and prepare for AI enhancement.

Objective: Use Vizcom AI to apply advanced lighting and rendering techniques to dynamic perspectives.

Topics Covered:

AI techniques for applying realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections to vehicle designs.

Balancing AI rendering with traditional hand-rendered elements.

Enhancing perspectives with detailed material and surface rendering.

Activity: Apply AI-assisted lighting and rendering to one of the dynamic perspectives.

Homework: Refine the AI-rendered perspective by hand to ensure the final output is polished and cohesive.

Objective: Explore and apply various materials and finishes to the chosen vehicle design, combining traditional and AI methods.

Topics Covered:

Techniques for rendering different materials (metallic, matte, glossy) by hand.

Using AI to experiment with material finishes and detailing.

Integrating AI-generated materials with traditional hand-rendered details.

Activity: Experiment with material rendering on the main vehicle design using both AI and traditional techniques.

Homework: Finalize material and finish details, integrating both AI and hand-rendered elements.

Objective: Refine the overall design, ensuring cohesion between all elements using a combination of traditional and AI methods.

Topics Covered:

Techniques for reviewing and refining the complete vehicle design.

Ensuring consistency across all design aspects (proportions, surfaces, materials).

Using AI to finalize details and traditional methods to add personal touches.

Activity: Review and refine the complete design, using both AI tools and hand techniques.

Homework: Finalize the comprehensive design, integrating all feedback and ensuring a polished appearance.

Objective: Prepare the final vehicle design for presentation, ensuring it meets professional standards.

Topics Covered:

Techniques for presenting a professional portfolio piece.

Compiling and organizing design elements for final presentation.

Preparing final renders and ensuring all design details are polished.

Activity: Compile the final vehicle design, including all perspectives and renders, into a cohesive presentation.

Homework: Prepare the final design presentation, ensuring all elements are polished and professionally displayed.

Objective: Present the completed vehicle design and receive feedback for future improvements.

Topics Covered:

How to effectively present a final automotive design to a professional audience.

Reviewing and critiquing the design process and final outcomes.

Reflecting on the use of traditional and AI methods in the design process.

Activity: Present the final vehicle design, showcasing the process from traditional sketching to AI-enhanced refinement.

Homework: Reflect on feedback, make any final adjustments, and finalize the portfolio for professional use.

Initial Sketches: Original hand-drawn concepts of the chosen vehicle type.

Refined Designs: Detailed side-view and dynamic perspective sketches refined through traditional and AI methods.

Final Renderings: Polished, professional-quality renderings of the chosen vehicle design, combining traditional and AI techniques.

Portfolio Presentation: A complete, cohesive presentation of the final design, demonstrating the design process from ideation to final rendering.