Technical Drawing for Film & Television:
3-Week Summer Course with David McHenry

July/August 2012 dates to be confirmed.
Please register your interest by email: workshops@lfs.org.uk.

 

 

This intensive 3-week programme covers all aspects of traditional hand drafting for film and television.

In particular, the course has been specifically designed to cater for a variety of levels. There will be a maximum of 6-8 participants, and the primary aim of the three weeks 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 tutor David McHenry’s guidance, each participant will receive the one-to-one assistance they need to make the most of their time with us.

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 material will be provided throughout the course.

“The tuition at LFS is friendly and approachable and the class sizes are small, which is important.” Alice Bird, production design workshop participant, May 2010

 

Tutor Profile

David McHenry is a Production Designer, Art Director and Storyboard Artist with over thirty years’ experience in the film & TV industry. He was most recently Lead Draughtsman on the forthcoming JUDGE DREDD movie (2012). His previous feature credits include: SAMMY AND ROSIE GET LAID (1987), SHINE (1996), LOVE AND DEATH ON LONG ISLAND (1997), BECOMING JANE (2007), and last year's JACKBOOTS ON WHITEHALL (2010). Extensive TV credits include KAVANAGH QC, McCALLUM and INSPECTOR MORSE.

David McHenry on IMDb

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Times: 10am-6pm
Capacity: Max. 6-8 participants
Fee: TBC

How to apply

Please submit the following items (email applications preferred):

  • Personal Statement
    (i.e. a few brief paragraphs explaining why you’re applying for the course, what you hope to gain from it etc.)

Once your application has been approved by the tutor we will provide you with instructions for booking your place online.

Places will be offered on a first come first served basis until the course is full.

Email us:
Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk

Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642