1-Month Crash Course in Sketching and Anatomy
Week 1: Fundamentals of Sketching
Day 1: Basic Shapes and Lines
- 1 hour: Practice drawing basic shapes (circles, squares, triangles).
- 1 hour: Learn about line weight and shading techniques.
- 1 hour: Introduction to perspective (1-point and 2-point).
Day 2: Perspective Drawing
- 1 hour: Practice 1-point perspective with simple objects.
- 1 hour: Practice 2-point perspective with more complex objects.
- 1 hour: Combine shapes and perspective to create simple compositions.
Day 3: Proportions and Grids
- 1 hour: Study proportions using grids (e.g., dividing objects into equal parts).
- 1 hour: Apply proportions to draw basic human figures.
- 1 hour: Practice freehand sketching with a focus on maintaining proportions.
Week 2: Anatomy Basics
Day 4: Human Skeleton and Joints
- 1 hour: Study the human skeleton, focusing on key bones.
- 1 hour: Learn about joint structures and how they move.
- 1 hour: Sketch simple skeletons, focusing on proportion and structure.
Day 5: Muscles and Movement
- 1 hour: Study major muscle groups and their functions.
- 1 hour: Practice drawing muscles over your skeleton sketches.
- 1 hour: Learn about dynamic poses and how muscles move in different positions.
Day 6: Simplifying Anatomy
- 1 hour: Break down complex muscle structures into simple shapes.
- 1 hour: Sketch simplified human figures focusing on muscle placement.
- 1 hour: Apply these sketches to your ExoFlow design, considering where the mechanical components will interact with
muscles.
Week 3: Technical Sketching for ExoFlow
Day 7: Mechanical Components
- 1 hour: Study basic mechanical parts (gears, joints, levers).
- 1 hour: Practice sketching these components with accurate proportions.
- 1 hour: Start integrating these components into a human arm sketch.
Day 8: Blueprint Techniques
- 1 hour: Learn blueprint basics (dimensions, labels, views).
- 1 hour: Practice creating detailed views (front, side, top) of simple objects.
- 1 hour: Start drafting a rough blueprint of your ExoFlow arm.
Day 9: ExoFlow Arm Design
- 1 hour: Refine the ExoFlow arm blueprint, focusing on key mechanical elements.
- 1 hour: Add details like screws, bolts, and attachment points.
- 1 hour: Review and make adjustments for accuracy and functionality.
Week 4: Finalizing the Blueprint
Day 10: Refinement and Detailing
- 1 hour: Review your sketches and blueprint for accuracy.
- 1 hour: Add final details (textures, shading, labeling).
- 1 hour: Practice presenting your design, explaining how it works.
Day 11: Full Blueprint Creation
- 3 hours: Create a complete, detailed blueprint of your ExoFlow arm, including multiple views and all mechanical
components.
Day 12: Review and Iterate
- 1 hour: Review your final blueprint and identify areas for improvement.
- 1 hour: Make necessary adjustments.
- 1 hour: Get feedback from someone knowledgeable (like a teacher or an online forum).