How to enter the field of automobile modeling design?

From a professional point of view, the basic theories to be mastered in automobile design include theoretical mechanics and material mechanics, professional basic theories include mechanical principle and mechanical design, professional courses include automobile structure, automobile theory and automobile design, and others include thermodynamics, internal combustion engine principle, automobile electronics and manufacturing technology. But don't be afraid. The so-called interest is the best teacher. For real lovers, these can be learned by doing. How? You can look at the relevant contents of "Formula Car Contest for College Students" (online search, there are 9 countries in the world, and English can be searched for formula sae). College students can design and manufacture their own cars, or they can take part in competitions. Not all the students in the competition have studied the above courses completely. There are about 40 universities participating in this project in China, and each school designs and manufactures a car every year. You may wish to visit it on the spot, or you may have the opportunity to participate. Participate in the whole process and you will have a deep understanding of the relevant knowledge. Back to the shape design that the questioner cares about, many designers start with industrial design, and the study of artistic expression skills is the most basic, in addition to ergonomics and body structure design. The automobile industry is a mature industry now, and some basic routines and processes have been formed in automobile design. As long as you have some of the above reserves, you will have some basis for car design, and the rest depends on whether you have the opportunity to directly participate in real car design.