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Future Surfacing Tutorials and Resources

By signing up now for membership of Learn Surfacing you will have the added benefit of priority access to all of the tutorials and materials that we add to the site over the next year. These will include:

  • A Discord Autodesk Alias surfacing user community for sharing information and knowledge

  • Guidance for Autodesk Alias surfacing newcomers on finding automotive surfacing work and enhancing their design portfolios

  • Regular live group sessions featuring technique demonstrations and Q&A sessions

  • Access to automotive scan data sets, such as the Ford Mustang exterior and interior and Porsche Panamera exterior

  • Autodesk Alias A-class surfacing course

  • ICEM Surf beginners course

  • Autodesk Alias CAS modelling from 3-view drawings

  • Autodesk Alias Sub-D modelling, including hybrid approaches

  • Autodesk Alias surfacing methodologies

  • Interviews with experienced Autodesk Alias surfacers and ICEM Surf professionals, offering insights into career paths, challenges, opportunities, and technical tips.

Instructor

Autodesk Alias & ICEM Surf Instructor Steven Cobert

Steve has been teaching Autodesk Alias and ICEM Surf for over 30 years. He has a wealth of hands-on experience in both CAS and A-class surfacing for large and small automotive companies as well as design houses. In 1984 he joined British Aerospace as an Aerodynamicist. 4 years later he moved to Rover Group specialising in A-class surfacing. Here he developed his ICEM Surf and Autodesk Alias skills. He then moved to Topologies, the UK reseller of ICEM Surf. as senior ICEM Surf Application Support Engineer, training hundreds of CAD surfacers in both ICEM Surf CAS and A-class surfacing. Steve formed Geodigm Ltd in 1999, successfully delivering 1000s of Autodesk Alias and ICEM Surf projects, the Ford GT Mk 1 A-class surface exterior being a major highlight. Steve has worked on automotive exteriors & interiors as well as boats, power tools, aircraft interiors and exteriors , motorbikes and bicycles. He has run Autodesk Alias courses as well as ICEM Surf training sessions. He has trained, mentored and managed many hundreds of new and experienced A-class and CAS surfacers in automotive companies such as Ford, Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, Lotus, Nissan, Kia and Hyundai.

FAQ

  • Why is the course so expensive?

    Design surfacing is a well-paid career. The course might seem to be expensive but by learning from an experienced industry professional is proven to be the quickest way to develop your skills to a level where you will be employable. It's an investment in youself. If you become a surfacer in the UK, Europe or the United States you should earn the cost of a year's course membership back within 1 or 2 weeks, even on a starting salary.

  • Can you guarantee work at the end of the course?

    If you have ability and apply yourself then there is every reason to think that you will be able to enter and succeed in industry. We will do everything that we can to help you along the way. If you successfully complete the whole course then we will help you market your abilities on-line. Everyone who our Senior Instructor Steve Cobert has trained has gone on to have a career in industry, at least the ones who committed to learning.

  • What if I don't like the course?

    If you're not happy within the first 14 days of membership then we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.

  • Can you give me a copy of Alias?

    You can get a free 30 day download from Autodesk in the UK at https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/alias-products/free-trial or in the US at https://www.autodesk.com/products/alias-products/free-trial. If you're a student or lecturer you can get a 1 year Alias Educational License from https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/alias-autostudio

Testimonials

Barry Hale

Catia Champion & Industry Solution Specialist

Steve Cobert is one the most informative and knowledgeable people in the market place for digital geometry creation. He is software agnostic; uses the best tools to guarantee job completion to tight cost and time restrictions.

Phil Botley

Phil Botley, Alias Product Manager | Autodesk

Probably one of the best guys around to teach people the art of Surface modelling in Surf or Alias

Adam Kenney

Digital Modeller at Volvo Cars

Steve has a in-depth knowledge of the world of 3D design and creation. Not only the tools themselves but more importantly the theory & methodology that underpins all of these software packages. Most impressively, Steve takes pleasure in imparting that knowledge & experience to his students and peers. No matter how many questions I had (.. I had a lot!) he always took the time to explain everything in detail until he was happy it was understood.

Frank Farmer

Frank Farmer, ICEM Surf - 'A' Class Modeller

After the initial one weeks classroom training on ICEM Surf, I was put into a group with Steve Cobert as our mentor. Steve was great at answering all our questions and teaching tips and techniques to boost our knowledge in a progressive way. Steve is a highly experienced ICEM 'A' class surface modeller and has great patience and commitment as a teacher and mentor. The methods learnt from Steve have really stood me in good stead throughout my ICEM career of 8 years.

Richard Morgan

A-Class Surface engineer

Steve is a fountain of knowledge with regards Digital modelling of all types from CAS to A-Class. I was taught first principles by Steve over 10 years ago which gave me a base to have a decade in the industry working at a number of OEM’s using ICEM surf. I owe Steve as one of the people for giving me the platform to gain a career in this competitive environment. Steve will provide the experience needed to know how to not just be apart of the industry but one of the better users.