Description
Course Title: Diploma in SketchUp
Duration: 6 Months (Full-time) / 9 Months (Part-time)
Mode of Delivery: Online/In-person
Certification: Diploma upon successful completion
Course Overview:
The Diploma in SketchUp is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with professional 3D modeling skills using SketchUp. This course covers fundamental to advanced techniques, enabling learners to create architectural designs, interior spaces, product models, and landscape layouts efficiently.
Course Modules:
1. Introduction to SketchUp
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Overview of SketchUp interface & tools
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Basic navigation & view controls
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Setting up templates & preferences
2. Basic 3D Modeling in SketchUp
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Creating & editing geometric shapes
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Working with lines, surfaces, and push/pull tool
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Grouping & component management
3. Advanced Modeling Techniques
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Organic shapes & curved surfaces
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Using Follow Me, Scale, and Rotate tools
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Sandbox tools for terrain modeling
4. Texturing & Materials
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Applying & editing materials
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Importing custom textures
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UV mapping & texture positioning
5. Lighting & Shadows
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Setting up natural & artificial lighting
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Adjusting shadows for realism
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Using V-Ray or Enscape for rendering (optional)
6. Architectural & Interior Design Applications
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Creating floor plans, elevations & sections
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Designing furniture & interior spaces
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Landscape modeling (trees, roads, water bodies)
7. Extensions & Plugins
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Introduction to SketchUp Extension Warehouse
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Essential plugins for productivity (e.g., Fredo6, V-Ray, Twilight Render)
8. Presentation & Documentation
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Creating scenes & animations
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Exporting 2D drawings & 3D models
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Preparing project portfolios
Software & Tools Used:
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SketchUp Pro
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V-Ray/Enscape (for rendering)
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Layout for documentation
Career Opportunities:
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3D Modeler
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Architectural Visualizer
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Interior Designer
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Landscape Designer
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Product Designer
Who Should Enroll?
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Architecture & design students
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Interior designers
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Hobbyists interested in 3D modeling
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Professionals seeking to enhance their digital design skills
Assessment & Certification:
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Practical assignments
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Final project submission
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Diploma awarded upon completion
Fees & Enrollment:
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Contact the institute for pricing details
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Flexible payment options available




