Sketch up modeling

Course Objectives

1. Master the basic operations of SketchUp: familiarize yourself with its interface, tools and functions.
2. Ability to independently complete simple 3D models: the process from sketch to finished model.
3. Understand advanced features: such as animation, rendering and the use of plug-ins.

Course Content

Phase 1: Getting Started
1. Introduction to SketchUp
- Software installation and interface introduction
- Basic concepts: 3D modeling, coordinate system

2. Basic tools and operations**
- Drawing tools (line, rectangle, circle, etc.)
- Editing tools (move, rotate, scale)
- View control (zoom, rotate view)

3. Simple model making
- Make a simple room model
- Create three-dimensional objects using push and pull tools

Phase 2: Advanced Technology
1. Components and Groups
- Create and manage components
- Use groups to organize models

2. Material and color
- Apply materials and colors
- Custom material creation

3. Light and Shadow
- Set lighting effects
- Adjust shadows to enhance the realism of the model

Phase 3: Practical skills
1. Plugins and extensions

- Introducing commonly used plug-ins
- How to install and use plugins

2. Animation Production
- Create simple animation effects
- Use scenes to show different perspectives

3. Export and share
- Export models to different formats
- Share models to 3D Warehouse

Phase 4: Project Implementation

1. Choose a project theme
Students choose a project of interest (such as home design, landscape design, etc.)

2. Project planning and design
- Design sketches and plans
- Start the modeling process

3. Project Display
- Display the completed model
- Peer evaluation and feedback