Day 1: Introduction to SketchUp Basics

- Overview of SketchUp interface and navigation tools (15 mins).

- Introduction to basic drawing tools: line, rectangle, circle, etc. (30 mins).

- Practice exercises: Drawing simple shapes and objects (15 mins).

Day 2: Creating 3D Models

- Introduction to creating 3D models using extrusion and follow-me tools (30 mins).

- Hands-on project: Creating a basic 3D model from scratch (30 mins).

Day 3: Advanced Modeling Techniques

- Exploring more complex modeling techniques: intersect, follow-me, offset, etc. (30 mins).

- Hands-on project: Modeling a more intricate object or scene (30 mins).

Day 4: Applying Materials and Textures

- Overview of the materials library in SketchUp (15 mins).

- Applying materials to surfaces and objects (15 mins).

- Adding textures and images to models (15 mins).

- Adjusting material properties: color, texture scale, transparency, etc. (15 mins).

Day 5: Creating Scenes and Animations

- Introduction to scenes and viewports (15 mins).

- Setting up scenes for presentations and renderings (15 mins).

- Creating animations and walkthroughs using SketchUp's animation tools (30 mins).

Day 6: Introduction to Plugins and Extensions

- Overview of SketchUp's extension warehouse and plugin ecosystem (15 mins).

- Introduction to popular plugins for specific tasks (e.g., rendering, parametric modeling, etc.) (15 mins).

- Installing and using plugins/extensions in SketchUp (15 mins).

- Exploring advanced features enabled by plugins (15 mins).

Day 7: Project Work and Review

- Participants work on individual projects under the guidance of the tutor (30 mins).

- Troubleshooting and addressing any challenges encountered during the course (15 mins).

- Presentation and review of participant projects (15 mins).

This planner is designed to provide a condensed but comprehensive overview of SketchUp, covering key concepts and techniques within a limited timeframe of 1 hour per session.

Bonce:

-Once certified, we will conduct a last session to show you how AI is changing interior design and how to adapt to it.

-Extensions & much more.