Duration: 3 weeks (2 days off)
Times: 10am - approx. 6pm
Capacity: Max. 9 participants
Fee: £2,500
Course full and waitlisting new applicants. If you have any questions, do reach out to us at workshops@lfs.org.uk.
This intensive 3-week programme with David McHenry (GAME OF THRONES, BLACK SAILS, OUTLANDER, JOHN WICK 3) covers all aspects of traditional hand drafting for film and television.
There will be a maximum of nine participants, and the primary aim of the course will be to develop each student’s abilities and build confidence in precisely those areas where they are needed. An organic process of learning without a rigid timetable will allow each participant to work entirely at his or her own pace. Under the tutor's guidance, each participant will receive the one-to-one assistance they need to make the most of their time with us.
Course Outline
The starting point for each participant will be a designer’s rough sketch, from which a set of working drawings will be created. Essential drafting techniques and basic geometry will be practiced as required, with specific areas to be addressed as follows:
· Plans, sections, elevations and larger scale details.
· The construction of arches in various forms, staircases (and spirals), windows and doors.
· The use of lenses and screen aspect ratios.
· Methods of creating lens projections.
Extensive reference documents will be provided throughout the course, as will all equipment and materials.
Testimonials
"It's all about the teaching really. If the teacher is not up to the task then there is not much to be gained from attending a course led by them. David was excellent. He made us all feel comfortable. We worked at different speeds and got stuck in different places but David was always there to help and offer advice. Nothing was too much trouble. David is extremely experienced and has a massive wealth of knowledge and is very generous when it comes to sharing it with others. I took away so much from his course, and not just regarding the technical drawing." - Caroline, 2020
"It was an invaluable experience, David is an amazing teacher, great fun, has a lot of patience and has an amazing ability to transmit his knowledge without ever getting boring!" - Sophia, 2019
"I really enjoyed the workshop. It was very complete and well organised. David is very professional and a great tutor. He answered all the questions and I personally learned a lot. Also the atmosphere during the workshop was very friendly and inspiring and we had a great time." - Sara, 2019
