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- Current Residence: Canada
- Interests: Beautiful cars and beautiful women
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Im new on deviantart, got so much to learn here....
check out my gallery [link]
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I'm only just getting into 3D modeling myself (still learning how to use 3D Studio Max 9) so it's great to see really good work like yours as inspiration.
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Sorry for the late response. The course I teach is run at Humber College in Toronto and is called Drawing & Rendering Vehicles, course code INDU 902. The course itself is a Continuing Education (nightschool) class and as such does not have any specific prerequisites, although it is helpful if you have at least some art background (even highschool level is fine).
The course is offered in both the fall (Sep-Dec) semester and the winter (Jan-Apr) semester, however it usually only runs in the winter due to lack of enrollment during the fall semester. If you are interested in taking the course, I urge you sign up early as there has been a lot of people enquiring about the course. When that happens, it fills up quick (the limit is 22 students).
The article that you mentioned was about the first graduating class from Humber's Transportation Design Degree program. My course is not officially part of the full-time trans design degree program, however 99% of the students featured/mentioned in that article went through my course.
If you want to see more with respect to the work that we do in the course, check out the course website: [link]
I hope that helps. But if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
I was just wondering because Im in an art high school right now (Grade 9) and within a few years will be out, and am thinking of going into the transportation design field. Any age requirement for the course, or recommendation? I guess I'd best put it off to later. Seems like an interesting course!
Once again, thanks for the info, much appreciated.
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I've had high-school students take my class before. There's no minimum age limit for my course, although it is school policy that anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult. In fact, I had a gentleman this past term who took my course but he also wanted his son (who was probably your age) to take the course too. Unfortunately, there was only one spot left when he registered, so he (the father) took the spot because his son couldn't attend without an adult/guardian present.
Since you are in Grade 9 I would tell you to wait until you turn 18 to take the course. In the mean time, keep taking art courses while in highschool (you should even consider taking a drafting class, if your school offers it). Art classes will really help build your skill. Ask your teachers to spend more time on the basic elements of art - things like perspective, composition, light and shadow, etc...
And do A LOT of sketching!!! I can't stress this enough. It doesn't matter whether you draw cars, still-lifes, or figures... and it doesn't matter whether you use pencil, pen, or charcoal... just sketch. Some of the best artists and designers in the world spend most of their time just sketching - that's why they are as good as they are!
And force yourself to draw BIG!!! When you draw big, you draw from your shoulder - not from your wrist or your elbow. This is important because drawing from your shoulder gives you very different types of lines (much straighter, but with better tension). Try standing up when you draw, it will help you to draw from your shoulder. The minimum sized paper you should be using is 18"x24", and you should be using up as much of the paper as possible. A lot of students feel all that white space can be intimidating, but don't be affraid of it. Paper is cheap (we use regular newsprint paper for my class) so don't worry about wasting a few sheets.
If you can master the above points you will definitely have a solid base to take on my course.
I hope that helps. But if you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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