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SketchUp Essentials
Best for:
Designers looking to introduce precision 3D modelling and drafting into their workflow.
Difficulty:
Duration:
2.5 HoursLearning Objectives
- Participants will be able to draw, modify and model forms for 3D modelling using SketchUp software.
- Participants will be able to model conceptual masses representing architectural form using SketchUp software.
- Participants will be able to model basic building elements and add variation using SketchUp software.
- Participants will be able to apply materials, edit graphic styles and create animations of your project using SketchUp software.
Course Modules
- 01 | Introduction
- 02 | Interface
- 03 | Navigation
- 04 | Walking Around
- 01 | Scenes
- 02 | Trays
- 03 | Styles
- 04 | Camera Types
- 05 | Shadows
- 06 | Layers
- 01 | Reference Drawings
- 02 | Setup
- 03 | Floors
- 04 | Floor Set Down
- 05 | Grouping Elements
- 06 | Extending the Floor
- 07 | Exterior Wall
- 08 | Interior Skin
- 09 | Internal Walls
- 01 | Ceiling Grid
- 02 | Adding Variation
- 03 | Sliding Door
- 04 | Window Openings
- 05 | Components
- 06 | Roof Surfaces
- 07 | Roof Solids
- 08 | Attaching Walls to the Roof
- 01 | Materials
- 02 | Graphic Style
- 03 | Exporting
- 04 | Section Planes
- 05 | Animation
- 06 | Conclusion
Skills and Careers
2D/3D Modelling
Animation
Digital Modelling
Architectural Design
These are some great careers that this course will prepare you for:
2D/3D Animator, 3D Modeller, Animation Professional, Architect, Architectural Assistant, Design Technology Manager (Architecture Design Firms), Designer
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