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Use SketchUp for quality modelling of Architecture and Interior design Urban planning landscaping designs engineering plans product visuals

Trimble SketchUp Introduction Masterclass 2 Days - London

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction to Advanced

Duration:

2
Days
- 10am to 5pm

Price:

£525 + vat

Take a deep look at SketchUp as we show you everything you need to get started and take control of this powerful 3D-design program. With our help, you will be able to create complex, curved designs in no time. A great way to get up to speed in the field of 3D design.

We will guide you on everything from getting started with a simple composition and controlling the SketchUp environment all the way up to creating complex shapes containing curves and 3D text. By the end of the course, you will be confident in drawing and manipulating a wide variety of designs.

Take a deep look at SketchUp as we show you everything you need to get started and take control of this powerful 3D-design program. With our help, you will be able to create complex, curved designs in no time. A great way to get up to speed in the field of 3D design.

We will guide you on everything from getting started with a simple composition and controlling the SketchUp environment all the way up to creating complex shapes containing curves and 3D text. By the end of the course, you will be confident in drawing and manipulating a wide variety of designs.

  • SketchUp Masterclass 2 Days

    Course Details

    This 2-day Masterclass course helps you learn about the tools and features available for power users of SketchUp. We will help you understand how this program allows you to create powerful 3D designs that can be used in many different fields. We will guide you in learning the work area, understanding 2D and 3D geometry, rendering, and much more.

    Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

    • Understand design best practices
    • Create geometry in 2D and 3D
    • Generate and connect forms
    • Write 3D text
    • Render your designs
    • Handle complex 3D designs
    • Model curves
    • Use Ruby extensions
    • Optimise and organise your designs
    • Interface with other software

    Our goals are for you to unlock the full potential of SketchUp and to become a confident power user.

    Special offer: self-employed and freelance delegates currently qualify for a 15% discount on the normal price of this course.

    This course can be taken in a single 2-day block or split into a 1-day block (Introduction) and then a separate 1-day block (Advanced) taken at a later date.

    Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

    This course is intended for those with little or no experience in 3D drawing, and is the best way for graphic designers and other creative professionals to get up to speed. The skills covered will suit a wide range of professionals including interior designers, architects and garden or outdoor designers.

    You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.

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  • Full Course Outline

    The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

    SketchUp Interface and Optimisation
    • Setting a more powerful workspace
    • Navigation, View and Camera options
    • Keyboard shortcuts for productivity
    How SketchUp Looks at the World
    • Creating 2D geometry inside the SketchUp environment
    • Move, copy and arrays
    • Creating exact geometry with Measurements
    Drawing Lines
    • Simple and powerful approaches using the Line tool
    Working with Constraints
    • Getting SketchUp to help us with the Inference system
    Creating 3D Geometry in Different Ways
    • Using Pushpull to model in 3D
    • Other key tools for 3D models including Offset, Follow Me, Scale and Rotate
    Modifications and Accuracy
    • Deforming shapes while being accurate with measurements
    • Display dimensions
    Groups
    • Looking at how Groups are essential in a variety of ways
    • Creating, editing and exploding groups
    Copying and Positioning
    • Looking at copying (Array) techniques
    • Precise positioning of objects
    Components
    • The difference between Groups and Components
    • Using clones to speed up various workflows
    Printing and Output
    • Exploring ways to present 3D models using various techniques such as static images, PDF, animations and 3D models
    Overview of Advanced Topics
    • Photorealistic and Art rendering
    • Layout
    • Extensions/Plugins
    Basic Materials
    • Using the built-in materials to colour and texture a model
    3D Warehouse
    • The efficient use of ready-made 3D models to populate a model
    Complex Modelling
    • Creating difficult objects
    • Working with curved shapes
    • Intersecting geometry
    Advanced Strategies
    • Cross Sections
    • Planning your approach for big projects
    • Best practice for Landscape, Interior, Architecture etc. projects
    Working with Imagery
    • SketchUp’s powerful way of using images and photos
    • Setting styles and backgrounds
    Tracing Drawings
    • Reference and exploit scanned drawings and other files such as CAD
    Texture and Materials
    • How to colour the model using the built-in library
    • Use of custom images and textures on models
    • How to edit and adjust model textures
    Photomatch
    • Using Photomatch to create 3D models from photographs
  • Location Details

    This course is provided at the XChange Training London training centre based at:

    5 St John’s Lane
    Clerkenwell
    London
    EC1M 4BH

    St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.

    Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.

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  • SketchUp Masterclass 2 Days - Upcoming London Course Dates

    Next 16 Dec - 17 Dec £525 + vat
    Next 29 Jan - 30 Jan £525 + vat
    Next 17 Mar - 18 Mar £525 + vat
    Next 08 May - 09 May £525 + vat
    Next 23 Jun - 24 Jun £525 + vat

    SketchUp Masterclass 2 Days - Split Date Options

    SketchUp Introduction

    16 Dec
    29 Jan
    17 Mar
    8 May
    23 Jun

    SketchUp Advanced

    5 Nov
    17 Dec
    30 Jan
    18 Mar
    9 May
    24 Jun
  • Client Reviews

    "Very good training session. Was able to fill in any holes we had in experience while keeping the course on track at the same time. Will definitely consider XChange Training again in the future. "

    Rob Baines, IGL Surveying, Trimble SketchUp - 1 Day Advanced

    "Very good training content with enthusiastic & knowledgeable instruction. Equipment very good too."

    Matthew Blackburn, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass

    "The course was much better than I expected as I have been able to fully learn how to use the software. I feel much more comfortable with SketchUp than I thought I would. "

    Marcus Askew, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass

    "Kicking myself for not signing up for the second day! Will return for the advanced class."

    Miguel Liévano, Brooks Murray Architects, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction

    "Thanks for the brilliant course.. For someone who has basically never opened SketchUp I came away really feeling like I had a good grasp of the program."

    Ellie Weidman, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass

    "Very enjoyable and I got a lot out of the day. Thank you very much."

    Hywel Walters, Morgan Sindall, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction

    "Great day, can't wait to use the skills I have learned. Friendly and professional environment."

    Claire Knowles, Living Ventures, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction

    "Excellent training course and facilities - practical and easy to understand with knowledgeable and helpful Instructor. "

    Neil Cleary, IMP Planning Ltd, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction

    "The trainer was fantastic - obviously passionate about the software he was training us on, and was able to explain it and try to make it relevant to our jobs as much as possible - would highly recommend!"

    Lauren Stacy, Sense London, Bespoke SketchUp Introduction

    "A passionate instructor always makes for great training. The course went above my expectations. Thank you!"

    Eric Helouin, Chanel, SketchUp Pro - 1 Day Advanced