3D CAD Fundamentals: Master SketchUp Modeling
Learn 3D modeling with SketchUp in this beginner-friendly course. Master essential tools and techniques to bring your ideas to life.
Learn 3D modeling with SketchUp in this beginner-friendly course. Master essential tools and techniques to bring your ideas to life.
Discover the power of 3D modeling with this comprehensive course on SketchUp. Designed for beginners, this course takes you through the fundamentals of 3D CAD, teaching you how to transform your ideas into detailed 3D models. Through a series of practical examples, you'll learn to use essential tools like Line, Push/Pull, Move, Arcs, and more. The course covers everything from basic shape creation to advanced techniques like using Solid Tools for complex designs. By the end, you'll be able to create a variety of 3D objects, from simple cubes to intricate structures, giving you the skills to bring your imaginative ideas to life in the digital world.
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What you'll learn
Create basic 3D shapes using fundamental SketchUp tools
Master advanced modeling techniques with Move, Arcs, and Rotate tools
Learn to add details and textures to 3D models using Paint Bucket and Scale tools
Understand how to use Solid Tools for complex shape manipulation
Develop skills to create a variety of 3D objects, from simple cubes to intricate structures
Gain practical experience through hands-on modeling exercises and projects
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4 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D CAD modeling using SketchUp. It's structured around practical examples that progressively introduce more complex tools and techniques. Students start with basic shape creation, learning to use tools like Line, Push/Pull, and Move. They then progress to more advanced features like Arcs, Rotate, and Paint Bucket for creating detailed models. The course also covers decoration techniques, using tools like Scale and Mirror, and introduces Solid Tools for complex shape manipulation. Throughout the course, students apply their learning to create various 3D models, from simple cubes to intricate structures like houses and beach balls.
Initiation: Prepare for the class
Module 1 · 24 Minutes to complete
Magic Cube: familiar with [Line], [Divide], [Push/Pull], [Tape Measure] and [Guides]
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Toy House: familiar with [Move] and [Arcs]
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Beach Ball: familiar with [Circle], [Follow me], [Rotate] and [Paint Bucket]
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Curtain: familiar with [Scale], [Arcs], [Copy] and [Mirror]
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Solid Tool: familiar with [Subtract], [Union], [Intersect] and [Split]
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Closure: Review and preview
Module 7 · 4 Minutes to complete
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Professor at National Taiwan University
Yasushi Naka is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Taiwan University, where he focuses on research areas such as engineering visualization technologies, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and engineering automation. He teaches courses including Engineering Graphics, Engineering Visualization Technologies, and Robotics and Automation Techniques. His teaching excellence has been recognized with the Excellent Teacher Award from National Taiwan University. Dr. Naka earned his PhD from Stanford University and has held visiting scholar positions at institutions such as the University of Sydney in Australia, Teesside University in the UK, and the University of Washington in the USA. His contributions to the field have significantly advanced the integration of technology in civil engineering education and practice.
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