The ‘Interior Design with SketchUp Pro’ course offers you a comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of digital interior design. In an era where interior design is booming, learning to master tools such as SketchUp Pro has become a highly sought-after skill. This online course will equip you to transform ideas into virtual spaces, from the initial set-up to creating ideal views and professional presentations using LayOut. You’ll discover how to import models from AutoCAD and 3D Warehouse, work with materials and textures, and master camera positioning and shading to achieve a photorealistic rendering. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to bring your interior design projects to life, maximising your creative potential.
Interior Design with SketchUp Pro
Introduction
Objectives
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To understand the basic structure of interior design in SketchUp Pro.
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Set up SketchUp Pro correctly for interior design projects.
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Using keyboard shortcuts efficiently in SketchUp Pro.
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Import drawings from AutoCAD and other 3D models.
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Adding and editing furniture and materials in SketchUp.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN IN SKETCHUP
1. Course outline: Interior Design in SketchUp Pro
2. Basic use of the ‘Interior Design in SketchUp Pro’ course
TEACHING UNIT 2. INTRODUCTORY RECONSTRUCTION IN SKETCHUP PRO
1. SketchUp Pro settings
2. Keyboard shortcuts in SketchUp Pro
3. Layers in SketchUp
TEACHING UNIT 3. FIRST STEPS IN INTERIOR DESIGN USING SKETCHUP
1. Import from AutoCAD
2. Architectural style
3. Extension model: Dibac
4. Obtaining models from 3D Warehouse
5. Import other models with different fonts
6. Add furniture
7. Create and edit materials.
8. Position and texture of materials
TEACHING UNIT 4. IDEAL VIEWS IN SKETCHUP PRO
1. Scenes and camera position in SketchUp Pro
2. Use of sunlight and shade
TEACHING UNIT 5. LAYOUT AND SKETCHUP PRO
1. Using LayOut and its interface
2. Set up and import from LayOut
3. Text annotations in LayOut
4. Export from LayOut