Module 1 – Introduction to SketchUp

• Introduction to SketchUp and 3D modeling
• Understanding the SketchUp interface
• Workspace and toolbars
• Navigation and view controls
• Units and model setup
• Saving and managing projects
• Basic 3D modeling workflow

Module 2 – Basic Drawing and Modeling Tools

• Line and Freehand tools
• Rectangle and Circle tools
• Arc and Polygon tools
• Push/Pull tool
• Offset tool
• Follow Me tool
• Creating basic 3D forms

Module 3 – Selection and Transformation

• Selecting objects and geometry
• Move tool
• Rotate tool
• Scale tool
• Copy and duplicate objects
• Array and multiple copies
• Aligning and positioning objects

Module 4 – Groups and Components

• Understanding groups
• Creating and editing groups
• Components and reusable objects
• Component editing
• Dynamic component concepts
• Organizing complex models
• Best practices for model management

Module 5 – Architectural Modeling

• Creating walls and partitions
• Doors and windows
• Floors and ceilings
• Columns and architectural elements
• Stairs and railings
• Roof modeling
• Complete building modeling workflow

Module 6 – Interior Modeling

• Interior space planning
• Living room modeling
• Bedroom modeling
• Kitchen modeling
• Office interiors
• Furniture placement
• Decorative elements

Module 7 – Furniture and Object Modeling

• Basic furniture modeling
• Tables and chairs
• Beds and sofas
• Cabinets and shelves
• Kitchen furniture
• Decorative objects
• Creating reusable furniture components

Module 8 – Materials and Textures

• Introduction to SketchUp materials
• Applying colors and textures
• Material library
• Wood, stone and concrete materials
• Glass and metal materials
• Texture scaling and positioning
• Creating realistic surfaces

Module 9 – Advanced Modeling Techniques

• Advanced Push/Pull techniques
• Follow Me modeling
• Intersect Faces
• Solid tools
• Curved and complex geometry
• Organic modeling concepts
• Detailed architectural modeling

Module 10 – Layers, Tags and Model Organization

• Understanding Tags
• Organizing model elements
• Managing visibility
• Scene organization
• Naming and grouping objects
• Managing large models
• Efficient SketchUp workflow

Module 11 – Components and 3D Warehouse

• Introduction to 3D Warehouse
• Searching for 3D models
• Downloading and importing components
• Creating custom components
• Editing imported models
• Managing component libraries
• Using external assets effectively

Module 12 – Terrain and Landscape Modeling

• Creating site models
• Terrain modeling
• Sandbox tools
• Contours and surfaces
• Roads and pathways
• Gardens and landscape elements
• Site development visualization

Module 13 – Scenes, Views and Presentation

• Creating scenes
• Camera positioning
• Standard views
• Perspective and parallel projection
• Section planes
• Creating presentation views
• Managing scene transitions

Module 14 – Sections, Dimensions and Annotations

• Section planes
• Section views
• Dimension tools
• Text and labels
• Construction documentation
• Annotation styles
• Preparing professional drawings

Module 15 – Layout and Documentation

• Introduction to LayOut
• Creating presentation sheets
• Viewports
• Adding dimensions and annotations
• Title blocks
• Scale and drawing setup
• Exporting professional documents

Module 16 – Rendering Workflow

• Introduction to SketchUp rendering
• Rendering concepts
• Connecting SketchUp with rendering engines
• Materials for rendering
• Lighting preparation
• Camera composition
• Preparing models for realistic visualization

Module 17 – SketchUp for Architectural Visualization

• Residential building visualization
• Commercial building visualization
• Interior visualization
• Exterior visualization
• Landscape visualization
• Client presentation workflow
• Portfolio presentation

Module 18 – Advanced SketchUp Workflow

• Large project management
• Model optimization
• Component optimization
• Purging unused elements
• Performance improvement
• Import and export workflows
• Professional modeling practices

Module 19 – Practical SketchUp Projects

• Residential house modeling
• Living room interior project
• Kitchen or bedroom modeling
• Commercial building model
• Furniture modeling project
• Landscape/site project
• Construction documentation

Module 20 – Final SketchUp Project & Assessment

• Complete architectural 3D project
• Project planning and modeling
• Materials and textures
• Interior and exterior development
• Landscape and site design
• Scenes and presentation
• LayOut documentation
• Final project presentation and assessment