SketchUp Pro has become the go-to tool for fast, intuitive 3D modelling and architectural visualisation, prized for letting designers turn ideas into compelling 3D forms with remarkable speed. This program equips architects and designers to model buildings, spaces, and details efficiently, and to produce the visualisations that win clients and communicate design intent clearly.
In a visual industry where the ability to present ideas persuasively can decide projects, SketchUp skills offer designers a genuine competitive edge. This course pairs efficient modelling technique with presentation and rendering workflows and introduces emerging real-time visualisation and VR practices reshaping design communication.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Navigate the SketchUp Pro interface efficiently
- Create accurate 3D geometry using core tools
- Apply push/pull and modelling techniques effectively
- Organise models with groups, components, and layers
- Use components for efficient, reusable content
- Apply materials, textures, and colours
- Import CAD plans and reference images
- Model buildings, interiors, and site context
- Create scenes, views, and animations
- Apply styles for presentation and sketch effects
- Set up shadows, lighting, and sun studies
- Produce 2D documentation with LayOut
- Use extensions to extend functionality
- Prepare models for rendering
- Present designs persuasively to clients
- Apply emerging trends in real-time and VR visualisation
Course Outline
- Module 1: SketchUp Pro Interface & Navigation
- Module 2: Core Drawing & Modelling Tools
- Module 3: Push/Pull & Advanced Modelling Techniques
- Module 4: Groups, Components & Layer Organisation
- Module 5: Materials, Textures & Colours
- Module 6: Importing CAD Plans & Reference Images
- Module 7: Modelling Buildings & Interiors
- Module 8: Site Context & Terrain Modelling
- Module 9: Scenes, Views & Animations
- Module 10: Styles & Sketch Presentation Effects
- Module 11: Shadows, Lighting & Sun Studies
- Module 12: 2D Documentation with LayOut
- Module 13: Extensions & Plugins
- Module 14: Preparing Models for Rendering
- Module 15: Emerging Trends: Real-Time Rendering & VR Walkthroughs
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and design professionals who want to model and visualise buildings and spaces quickly and present their ideas compellingly. No prior SketchUp experience is required.
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