Day 1 – SketchUp Fundamentals
1. Introduction to SketchUp
- Understanding the SketchUp interface
- Navigating the modelling workspace
- Configuring templates and project settings
2. Basic Drawing Tools
- Creating lines, rectangles, circles, and polygons
- Using Push/Pull and Offset tools
- Applying Move, Rotate, and Scale commands
3. Navigation and Model Accuracy
- Orbiting, panning, and zooming efficiently
- Using inference locking for precision
- Applying dimensions and measurement tools
Day 2 – Creating and Organising Models
1. Building 3D Models
- Converting 2D plans into 3D geometry
- Modelling walls, floors, roofs, and openings
- Editing complex geometry accurately
2. Groups and Components
- Creating reusable components
- Managing groups effectively
- Preventing geometry conflicts
3. Model Organisation
- Using Tags for visibility control
- Managing models with the Outliner
- Applying naming conventions for collaboration
Day 3 – Materials, Styles, and Presentation
1. Applying Materials
- Assigning colours and textures
- Editing material properties
- Creating realistic surface finishes
2. Styles and Visual Appearance
- Working with edge styles
- Creating conceptual and presentation styles
- Managing shadows and display settings
3. Scenes and Camera Views
- Creating presentation scenes
- Controlling camera positions
- Preparing visual walkthroughs
Day 4 – Documentation and Export
1. Introduction to LayOut
- Linking SketchUp models
- Creating scaled drawing sheets
- Managing viewports
2. Construction Documentation
- Adding dimensions and annotations
- Creating title blocks
- Preparing presentation sheets
3. Exporting Project Files
- Exporting PDF documentation
- Exporting DWG, STL, and image files
- Preparing models for rendering workflows
Day 5 – Practical SketchUp Project
1. Complete 3D Modelling Exercise
- Building a project from 2D plans
- Organising the model using groups and components
- Applying materials and presentation styles
2. Documentation and Presentation
- Creating LayOut sheets
- Producing presentation-ready views
- Exporting project deliverables
3. Model Review and Best Practices
- Reviewing modelling workflows
- Identifying opportunities for model improvement
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning