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Introduction to Sketchup 3D Modeling

In this 8h course (two-4h sessions), the student will learn fundamentals of 3D modeling in SketchUp. At completion, the student will possess an understanding of important aspects of SketchUp and will be able to turn ideas into 3D drawings!
Class

What's included

2 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. In-class Capstone project during the second session.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
In this class, the student will learn how to configure the SketchUp environment and how to use many of the fundamental tools for 3D modeling in SketchUp. The topics in this course include: setting up SketchUp environment; how to view a model; creating a model with various drawing and solids tools; working with construction tools for precise drawing; utilizing modification tools; and working with groups and components.

The teacher will guide the students through each of these topics, and will provide the student with several hands-on exercises during the course of each lecture, as well as a hands-on capstone project in the final lecture. 

The teacher will be present at all times to guide the student in the hands-on activities.

Learning Goals

The student will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling in SketchUp. At completion, the student will possess an understanding of the most important aspects of SketchUp and will be able to turn ideas into 3D drawings.
learning goal

Syllabus

2 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Setup, Drawing tools, and Modification tools
 In Lesson 1, we will learn:
• How to configure the SketchUp environment: creating your own keyboard shortcuts, mouse setup
• Drawing Tools: Rectangle Tool (R), Line Tool (L), Circle Tool (C), Polygon Tool (Y), Arc Tool (A)
• Using the Paint Bucket to add colors and textures
• Modify Tools: Push/Pull (P), Offset (F), Follow Me (⇧F)
• Move Tools: Move (M), Rotate (Q), Scale (S) 
240 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Construction tools, Groups & Components, working with Solids
 In Lesson 2, we will learn:
• Construction Tools: Tape Measure (T) and guides, Protractor, Axes
Views: Orbit (O), Hand (H), Zoom (Z), Zoom Window (⇧W), Zoom Extents (⇧Z)
• How to work with Groups and Components
• How to work with Solids

We will also complete a Capstone project. 
240 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Required: the learner will need a computer running Windows 10/11 or MacOS 12+ Recommended: the learner should have a mouse with a scroll wheel.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a FIRST Robotics mentor since 2008. I developed this Intro to SketchUp curriculum in 2010 to teach robotics students the tools needed to imagine and design a robot. I have since taught this course to dozens of high school students and adults.

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$169

for 2 classes

2x per week, 1 week
240 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-10 learners per class

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