SketchUp Intermediate Course 

10th September 2021

Duration of the course: 10am – 5pm with 1 hour for lunch

Preparation – Up to date version of SketchUp Pro (2021) where possible for this course. However users with older versions are also welcomed.

SketchUp pro can be downloaded as a trial for 30 days and give the end user an indication of the programs potential.

Software must be installed prior to start of the course.

Equipment – Compatibility of software & computer hardware can be obtained from the SketchUp site, www.sketchup.com just to ensure compatibility.

Scroll wheel mouse An essential piece of hardware. Users without a scroll wheel mouse will find it very slow and tedious to navigate the program.

Operating systems 

Course open to windows and Mac based users. The course will be demonstrated using Windows interface with support provided also for Mac users.

Resources / Assets

SketchUp Reference cards will be emailed to all attendees prior to the start of the course.

Presentation Delivery 

Course delivery through Zoom. Attendees will have sharing permissions to check on progress and provide assistance as required.

Lesson Intermediate 

• Overview of interface
• Design styles
• Creating 3D model of an open plan space
• Creating components
• Creating scenes
• 1 point / 2 point perspective camera tools
• Importing & scaling images
• Importing textures / colour from outside Sketchup
• Editing of colour and materials
• Editing of scenes
• Exporting scenes and views in jpeg format
• Creating a video walkthrough

Outcome

Aim of the session will be to have a 3D model of domestic open plan space complete with furniture, wall and floor finishes.

Understanding modelling tools and capabilities of the program.

Creating a variety of scenes of the model and walkthrough which can be used for presentation purposes.

In order for us to continue to bring you subsidized content we will require you to fill out a profile sheet which will be emailed to you after your booking – completion of this sheet guarantees you a place on the training.

Please note our training courses are only available for people residing in the Republic of Ireland