Intermediate SketchUp Pro
Explore advanced SketchUp Pro tools to create 3D models, including topography, building interiors, and exterior elements. This course focuses on modeling workflows, textures, animations, and geo-location features.
Explore advanced SketchUp Pro tools to create 3D models, including topography, building interiors, and exterior elements. This course focuses on modeling workflows, textures, animations, and geo-location features.
Our Intermediate SketchUp class is designed to support interior designers, construction industry and entertainment related professions.
SketchUp is more intuitive, flexible, and easier to learn and use than other 3D CAD programs. SketchUp interfaces with products such as Extension Warehouse, 3D Warehouse, Layout, Style Builder and several other plug-ins.
VDCI encourages a strong online engagement between you, your instructor and your classmates. You will participate in group discussion forums, connect with your instructor and message your classmates. You are also invited to join us in the VDCI Student Lounge, where our instructors, staff, current students and alumni share information and help one another.
SKP 101 - Introduction to SketchUp Pro or previous introduction-level experience with SketchUp Pro is required before taking this course.
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.
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SKP 101 - Introduction to SketchUp Pro or previous introduction-level experience with SketchUp Pro is required before taking this course.
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You may choose when to activate the course (i.e. you can buy the course now and activate it within the next 12 months). Once you activate the course, you will have 30 to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.
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Unlock the power of SketchUp Pro to design stunning 3D models and renderings. This bundle takes you from the basics to intermediate techniques, enabling you to create professional-grade models for architectural and landscape projects.
Learn to create 3D models of a community park, including site furnishings and topography. This course introduces students to SketchUp tools, workflows, and collaboration techniques to design and model architectural spaces.
Master the tools and software for interior design in this comprehensive bundle covering AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, and Photoshop. Learn to create professional floor plans, 3D models, and polished presentations, earning a digital credential upon successful completion.
Master the art of interior design for both residential and commercial spaces with a program that blends creativity and technical expertise. Learn to craft detailed floor plans, 3D models, and polished presentations using tools like AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Gain versatile skills to create functional, visually stunning environments.
The Intermediate SketchUp Pro course builds on the foundational skills developed in the introduction course, guiding students through advanced 3D modeling techniques, design workflows, and presentation enhancements. Students will learn how to model complex architectural structures, furniture components, trusses, landscapes, and community spaces while ensuring efficient project organization and professional-level detailing.
This course emphasizes real-world applications, enabling students to create sophisticated models that can be used for architecture, urban planning, interior design, and landscape visualization. By working through hands-on projects, students will gain confidence in managing, structuring, and presenting advanced SketchUp models.
By completing this course, you will:
This course is designed to help students refine their SketchUp skills by focusing on key elements of detailed architectural modeling, material applications, and complex structures. Each lesson is paired with a hands-on project that reinforces the skills learned.
Students will begin by creating a clubhouse floor plan, laying the foundation for a complete 3D structure.
Project: Develop a floor plan for a clubhouse, incorporating walls, windows, and entry elements.
This lesson expands on the architectural elements by introducing custom window creation and roofing techniques.
Project: Model a complex roofing system and incorporate customized French windows into a clubhouse design.
Students will learn how to add detailed furniture, apply materials, and annotate models for presentation.
Project: Furnish an interior space within the clubhouse, applying realistic materials and annotations.
This lesson introduces structural trusses and fireplace modeling, allowing students to refine advanced detailing techniques.
Project: Create a truss system for the clubhouse and design a fireplace with detailed structural elements.
Expanding beyond architecture, students will explore site design and outdoor framing techniques.
Project: Develop an outdoor landscape and framing system, incorporating natural elements and built structures.
The final lesson focuses on community planning and public space modeling.
Project: Construct a detailed community park, integrating trees, paths, benches, and recreational spaces.
By the end of this course, students will gain proficiency in:
SketchUp Pro is widely used in architecture, urban planning, interior design, and landscape architecture due to its intuitive modeling capabilities and rapid visualization tools. The ability to create detailed models with accurate materials, structures, and landscapes is essential for professionals looking to communicate their designs effectively.
This course is particularly beneficial for:
With the increasing demand for digital visualization and interactive design, proficiency in SketchUp Pro gives professionals a significant edge in project presentation, conceptual development, and client communication.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to elevate their SketchUp skills beyond the basics and master advanced modeling techniques. It is well suited for:
This course provides advanced 3D modeling skills that enable designers, architects, and planners to create highly detailed, presentation-ready models for professional and conceptual use.
The first installment is due one week before the first class. Subsequent installments are spread out evenly across the duration of the course.
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10% non-refundable deposit | |
$579.00 | Total You Pay |
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Bachelor of Architecture
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Over the course of the last 10 years of my architectural experience and training, Derek has developed a very strong set of skills and talents towards architecture, design and visualization. Derek grew up in an architectural family with his father owning his own practice in custom home design. Throughout the years, Derek has had the opportunity to work and be involved at his father's architecture office, dealing with clients, visiting job sites, and contributing in design and production works. Recently, Derek has built up an incredible resume of architecture experiences working at firms such as HOK in San Francisco, GENSLER in Los Angeles, and RNT, ALTEVERS Associated, HMC, and currently as the lead designer at FPBA in San Diego. Derek has specialized in the realm of architectural design and digital design.
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Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Business Administration, Member of the American Institute of Architects
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David has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University and a MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University. He has been teaching Autodesk programs for over 10 years and enjoys working and teaching in the architectural industry. In addition to working with the Autodesk suite, he has significant experience in 3D modeling, the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and SketchUp. David enjoys spending his free time with his wife, biking, hanging out with his kids, and listening to audiobooks by the fire.
David has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University and a MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University. He has been teaching Autodesk programs for over 10 years and enjoys working and teaching in the architectural industry. In addition to working with the Autodesk suite, he has significant experience in 3D modeling, the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and SketchUp. David enjoys spending his free time with his wife, biking, hanging out with his kids, and listening to audiobooks by the fire.