Trimble SketchUp Introduction 1 Day - Newcastle

SketchUp Introduction 1 Day Overview

This 1-day Introduction course will give you the SketchUp skills you need to move quickly from concept to design, whatever your field of work.

Our main objective is to show you how to draw 'the SketchUp way'. Together, we will combine basic drawing skills with a creative approach as we produce simple, functional designs. We cover all the main modelling and editing tools, plus the essential tricks and ways to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. We use a hands-on approach and by the end of the day you will be confident in creating complex 3D models.

Despite being labelled as an introduction, our course will contain tips and techniques that will appeal to new and experienced users alike, as we lift the lid of some of the program's powerful features.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand design best practices
• Create geometry in 2D and 3D
• Generate and connect forms
• Write 3D text
• Render your designs

Our goal is for you to be able to quickly and efficiently create both simple and complex designs.

Special offer: self-employed and freelance delegates currently qualify for a 15% discount on the normal price of this course.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites

This course is intended for those with little or no experience in 3D drawing, and is a perfect starting point for graphic designers and other creative professionals.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.

 

SketchUp Introduction 1 Day Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

SketchUp Interface and Optimisation

• Setting a more powerful workspace
• Navigation, View and Camera options
• Keyboard shortcuts for productivity

How SketchUp Looks at the World

• Creating 2D geometry inside the SketchUp environment
• Move, copy and arrays
• Creating exact geometry with Measurements

Drawing Lines

• Simple and powerful approaches using the Line tool

Working with Constraints

• Getting SketchUp to help us with the Inference system

Creating 3D Geometry in Different Ways

• Using Pushpull to model in 3D
• Other key tools for 3D models including Offset, Follow Me, Scale and Rotate

Modifications and Accuracy

• Deforming shapes while being accurate with measurements
• Display dimensions

Groups

• Looking at how Groups are essential in a variety of ways
• Creating, editing and exploding groups

Copying and Positioning

• Looking at copying (Array) techniques
• Precise positioning of objects

Components

• The difference between Groups and Components
• Using clones to speed up various workflows

Basic Materials

• Using the built-in materials to colour and texture a model

3D Warehouse

• The efficient use of ready-made 3D models to populate a model

What's Included

The following are provided for your best experience on this course:

• All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
• Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
• Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
• 6 months post course support to assist you where needed
• Official Trimble Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
• Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Greggs
• Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
• Pads and pens

Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.

Further details on benefits included with this Trimble SketchUp course:

Trimble Authorised Instructor

Our trainers are SketchUp experts with years of experience teaching SketchUp. Get the technical skills you need with our SketchUp professionals.

Quality training manual

Included with our SketchUp courses is the SketchUp in 10 Minutes book for free to use as a post course reference resource. This is a full 200+ page manual to supplement the content covered during the course.

6 months support

Included with your course booking for all delegates on this course is 6 months free support so if you run into problems or need assistance relating to anything covered during your course we would be happy to assist you during this time.

Official Course Certificate

After your class with XChange Training you will receive our official Certificate as a record of your successful completion of the course.

Lunch & refreshments

Delegates attending scheduled or bespoke courses at our training centres will receive lunch and plentiful refreshments including tea, coffee and hot chocolate for each day of the course.

Training Location

This course is provided at the XChange Training Newcastle training centre located at:

The Beacon
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9PQ

The training centre is situated on Westgate Road near Central Newcastle within easy reach by bus of Newcastle Central Station for both local Metro and overland trains. If you are driving there is free parking available at the training centre.

Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.

Scheduled Course Enquiry

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If you would prefer to check course details by phone please call us on 0345 363 1130.

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