SketchUp for Designers Course

SketchUp is a powerful and versatile 3D modelling tool which enables you to create realistic floor plans and interior models. You’ll explore the 3D Warehouse, the world’s largest online library, to import furniture and lighting. Once you have learnt the fundamentals you will apply your new skills to an interior residential project, building a model from the ground up and adding furniture, lighting and finishes. You will also model the terrain of the site, add site information and learn how to create animations. With your model complete you’ll then render it in SU Podium, enabling you create to photorealistic visuals to add to your portfolio.

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What you'll learn

You will know how to customize your toolbar
You will know how to navigate with a mouse and a trackpad
You will know how to draw lines parallel to the axes
You will know how to use the select tool
You will know how to use the eraser tool
You will know how to draw rectangles
You will know how to draw circles and polygons
You will know how to draw arcs
You will know how to use the freehand tool
You will know how to use the push and pull tool
You will know how to use the offset tool
You will know how to move and rotate objects in SketchUp
You will know how to use the scale tool
You will know how to use the follow me tool
You will know how to use the paint bucket tool
You will know how to create your own texture
You will know how to use the 3D warehouse
You will know the difference between groups and components
You will know how to create landscape
You will know how to create a little cottage

Requirements

Have access to a computer

Description

What is SketchUp?

SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling program out there that is used to visualize ideas. In fact, Sketchup is used in many professions such as architecture, interior designing, landscape architecture, video game designing and so on.

Who is the ideal student for this course?

If you have no experience with SketchUp, what so ever. Or if you've played around with it for a little bit and just but want to get more acquainted with the program. Either way, this is the perfect course for you!

In this course, you will learn the following

In the first section of the course, you will learn how to use every main tool in SketchUp with confidence, as well as, learning a few advanced skills that you are going to use a lot in the future. In the second section, I will then help you to create your first little cottage as well as designing the interior by yourself.

My promise to you

I'll be here for you every step of the way. If you ever feel lost or just feel like you don't understand something specific then you can always post a question inside of the course or send me a direct message.

I want to make this the best course on how to use SketchUp. So if there is any way I can improve this course, just tell me and I'll try my best to fix it

Who this course is for:

Beginners who are just starting out and know absolutely nothing how to use Sketchup
Anyone who has been using Sketchup for a while and want's to gain their knowledge of Sketchup and learn new tips and tricks!