SketchUp 3D Modeling for Beginners
A course by Guilherme Coblinski TavaresDesigner and Computer Graphics Professor.
A course by Guilherme Coblinski Tavares, Designer and Computer Graphics Professor.
Master the essential software tools and create designs for products, interiors, architecture and landscapes like a pro
SketchUp is one of the leading programs for architecture, landscape, and interior design and is the perfect tool for designers who want fast solutions with appealing aesthetics for their projects.
Master 3D modeling techniques in SketchUp with this 6-course Domestika Basics. Designer and computer graphics professor Guilherme Coblinski teaches you how to create professional designs for products, interior spaces, architecture, and landscapes.
Start with the basics and learn how to install SketchUp on your computer and navigate the program's interface and main features. Get acquainted with its basic design tools and modeling templates and see how to group objects and components.
In the second course, explore tool properties and modifiers. Start by examining the different drawing tools and experiment creating circles, arcs, and polygons. Next, learn how to rotate and move objects and use the Follow Me, Scale, and Solid tools to trim and join objects.
In the third course, discover how to use materials to give your models a realistic look. Organize your materials in a custom library and learn how to create, apply, and rotate textures. Guilherme also teaches you how to manage and arrange the textures you've modified.
Tackle some more complex concepts in the fourth course with architectural modeling. Using guide lines, build walls and a ground floor for your structure and learn how to import references from an AutoCAD file. Next, design the doors, windows, floors, and stairs.
In the fifth course, focus on decoration and landscapes beginning with an introduction to 3D Warehouse and the topography tool. Then, create a volumetric study with geo-location references to analyze shadows and light in your model. Finally, use object modifiers to decorate your environment.
In the sixth and last course, let your creativity run wild and search for the angles that best suit your project. Guilherme shows you how to generate images and videos in SketchUp so you can create impressive interior and exterior spaces and present your project with the right style.
Technical requirements
⦁ a computer with Windows 10 or macOS 10.12 Sierra (or later); ⦁ SketchUp (you can purchase it or download it with a 30-day trial from the SketchUp website); ⦁ minimum hardware including 1 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, 500 MB of free space on your hard drive, and a 3D graphics card with 512 MB of memory or more and compatibility for hardware acceleration (make sure the graphics card driver is updated and compatible with OpenGL 3.1 or later); and ⦁ a 3-button scroll wheel mouse.
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Reviews
- 4 months ago
MUY BUENO PARA INICIAR CON LOS COMANDOS PODRIAN IMPARTIR UNO COMO MAS AVANZADO
- 7 months ago
Recomiendo este curso para aprender desde cero con Sktechup utilizando diferentes herramientas para distintos objetivos. Me sirvió! Muchas gracias!
- 8 months ago
thank you,i'm highly recommend to attend this course, it's really good to refresh your information or to enhance your skills with sketchup,
- 1 year ago
Recomendo muito o curso para quem nunca trabalhou com SketchUp e queira aprender os básicos. Foi possível ir ganhando autonomia com as ferramentas à medida que ia progredindo nas aulas, chegando ao final com noções suficientes para fazer um projeto 3D.
- 1 year ago
Ótimo curso! Não esperava tanto e me surpreendi. Não dominava nada do programa e saí conseguindo fazer um projeto simples. Recomendo.
He has done 3D modeling for a range of industries which has given him the opportunity to work on important projects, shows, and exhibits around Brazil and collaborate with clients like SENAC São Paulo and Sesc Pompeia.
Content
- U1
Welcome
- Welcome
- U1
Circumference, Arcs and Polygons
- Circumference, Arcs and Polygons
- U2
Versions and installation
- Versions and installation
- U2
Rotate and multiple copies
- Rotate and multiple copies
- U3
Interface and visualization
- Interface and visualization
- U3
Follow me tool
- Follow me tool
- U4
Lines and Push / Pull
- Lines and Push / Pull
- U5
Guides, Equidistance and Groups
- Guides, Equidistance and Groups
- U6
Components, Move and Copy
- Components, Move and Copy
- U7
Modeling practice
- Modeling practice
- FP
Final project
- X SketchUP Basics
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, covering basic tools and concepts, making it easy to learn even if you’ve never done 3D modeling before.
You’ll need a computer with SketchUp installed and a mouse. These basics are all you need to access every feature taught in the course.
You’ll learn how to create 3D models, apply materials and textures, import AutoCAD files, model furniture, organize projects, and produce professional images and videos in SketchUp.
Yes, the course guides you step-by-step on how to import 2D AutoCAD files to use as a foundation for 3D modeling in SketchUp.
The course teaches you how to apply realistic materials, colors, and textures to your 3D models, making your projects more detailed and professional.
Yes, you’ll learn to use SketchUp’s tools and modifiers to create custom furniture and objects with various shapes and features.
Yes, the course covers project organization techniques that make it easier to manage workflow, navigate, and edit complex models.