Sketching II

with Spencer Nugent

Offsite Intermediate

Sketching II is an analog-focused class that delves deeper into the art of hand sketching. Building on the fundamentals taught by Hector Silva, this course emphasizes rapid visualization for ideation, form development, and advanced presentation techniques. The curriculum is structured around three core areas: structure, which covers the basics of perspective, form, proportion, and composition; substance, which involves creating functional sketches that enhance structural concepts; and style, focusing on lighting and effects, advanced perspective, and integrating backgrounds and props.

Throughout this course, you will refine your perspective drawing skills, understand how to effectively use light, shadow, and reflections, represent materials realistically in your sketches, improve drawing accuracy, and use sketching as a tool to solve design problems.

Offsite Intermediate courses are designed for students who already have a basic foundation in industrial design, including form, aesthetics, sketching, 3D modeling, and rendering. If you’re still building these skills, we recommend starting with one of our introductory courses so you can get the most out of the experience.

Monday, 11AM–1PM CST

Spencer Nugent

Spencer Nugent, originally from Jamaica and now an educator and creator in Salt Lake City, Utah, established Sketch-A-Day.com and IDSKETCHING.COM. Since 2008, he has been offering free, high-quality design sketching tutorials, both online and in person. His commitment to design and drawing is evident through his daily YouTube streams on "Sketch-A-Day LIVE" and his Instagram posts.

Professionally, Spencer has an extensive background, with experience at General Motors, Astro Studios, and his own design consultancy, Studio Tminus. He has worked with major brands like Microsoft, Adidas, and Motorola, and has led workshops at prestigious venues such as Adidas HQ, Apple Retail, and Adobe MAX.