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Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ

Course Overview - SketchUp Beginner

Welcome to our one-day SketchUp course for beginners in Bridgend. This hands-on programme is tailored for individuals who are new to 3D modelling and eager to learn the fundamentals of SketchUp, a user-friendly and powerful 3D design software. Throughout this course, you will be introduced to the exciting world of 3D modelling and get acquainted with SketchUp's intuitive interface and essential tools. Day 1 will begin with an overview of SketchUp's basic features, allowing you to navigate the software with confidence.

You will learn how to create and manipulate 3D objects, draw basic shapes, and apply textures to bring your designs to life. Our experienced trainers will guide you through various modelling techniques, empowering you to craft detailed and realistic structures. Moving forward, you will explore SketchUp's powerful features for organising and managing your projects, enabling efficient workflow and project collaboration. Additionally, the course will cover how to create and modify scenes, set up camera perspectives, and render your designs for stunning visual presentations.

Available Course Dates 2024/25 - SketchUp Beginner

December 2024: Fully Booked

January 2025: 17th, 24th, 31st

February 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

March 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

April 2025: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

May 2025: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

June 2025: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Course Content - SketchUp Beginner

• Introduction to 3D Modelling and SketchUp Interface
• Creating Basic 3D Shapes and Objects
• Manipulating Objects in 3D Space
• Applying Textures and Colours to Models
• Understanding SketchUp's Drawing and Editing Tools
• Using Components and Groups for Organisation
• Introduction to SketchUp's Extension Warehouse
• Importing and Exporting Models
• Creating and Editing Scenes
• Introduction to Animation Principles
• Rendering and Presenting Your Models
• Practical Projects and Exercises

Who is this course for?

The Beginner SketchUp course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in 3D modelling and design. It is suitable for students, hobbyists, and professionals from various backgrounds who want to learn the basics of SketchUp and embark on their journey into the world of 3D modelling. This course is an ideal starting point for those interested in architectural design, interior design, product visualisation, and other creative applications.

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Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ

Course Overview - SketchUp Intermediate

Welcome to our one-day Intermediate SketchUp course in Bridgend. This dynamic programme is designed for individuals who have some experience with SketchUp and want to take their 3D modelling skills to the next level. Throughout this course, you will delve into more advanced features and techniques of SketchUp, enabling you to create more complex and sophisticated designs. You will start with advanced modelling workflows, including creating curved surfaces and intricate shapes with precision.

You will gain proficiency in using components and groups for efficient model organisation and management. Our experienced trainers will guide you through advanced texture mapping and materials application, elevating the visual realism of your designs. Moving forward, you will explore SketchUp's extensions and plugins, allowing you to enhance your workflow and access a wider range of design tools. Additionally, the course will cover advanced scenes and animation techniques, enabling you to create dynamic and engaging visual presentations of your models.

Available Course Dates 2024/25 - SketchUp Intermediate

December 2024: Fully Booked

January 2025: 17th, 24th, 31st

February 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

March 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

April 2025: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

May 2025: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

June 2025: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Course Content - SketchUp Intermediate

• Creating Curved Surfaces and Intricate Shapes
• Using Components and Groups for Efficient Organisation
• Exploring SketchUp Extensions and Plugins
• Enhancing Workflow with Advanced Drawing Tools
• Camera Movements
• Practical Projects and Design Challenges
• Workflow Optimisation and Time-Saving Techniques
• Professional-Level 3D Modelling Techniques

Who is this course for?

The Intermediate SketchUp course is intended for participants who have some experience with SketchUp and want to enhance their 3D modelling skills. It is suitable for 3D artists, designers, architects, and professionals who have completed the beginner level course or have basic knowledge of SketchUp. This course caters to individuals looking to take their modelling techniques to the next level and explore more advanced features and functionalities.

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Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ

Course Overview - SketchUp Advanced

Welcome to our one-day Advanced SketchUp course in Bridgend. This intensive programme is designed for experienced users of SketchUp who want to become proficient in advanced 3D modelling, visualisation, and design techniques. Throughout this course, you will explore the most sophisticated features of SketchUp, enabling you to create stunning and realistic visualisations. The day will begin with advanced modelling workflows, including using plugins and advanced geometry manipulation to create intricate and detailed models.

You will gain mastery in applying advanced materials and textures, achieving photorealistic surfaces for your designs. Our experienced trainers will guide you through advanced rendering techniques to produce high-quality and visually compelling scenes. Moving forward, you will explore the art of advanced scene organisation and animation, allowing you to create captivating and dynamic visual presentations of your models. Additionally, the course will cover how to export and import models to and from other design software, enabling seamless integration with your existing workflow.

Available Course Dates 2024/25 - SketchUp Advanced

December 2024: Fully Booked

January 2025: 17th, 24th, 31st

February 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

March 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

April 2025: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

May 2025: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

June 2025: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Course Content - SketchUp Advanced

• Advanced 3D Modelling Workflows
• Using Plugins for Complex Geometry Manipulation
• Applying Advanced Materials and Textures
• Photorealistic Rendering Techniques
• Organising Complex Scenes
• Creating Dynamic and Captivating Visual Presentations
• Exporting and Importing Models to/from Other Software
• Seamless Workflow Integration
• Advanced Animation and Camera Techniques
• Professional 3D Visualisation Strategies
• Complex Design Projects and Challenges
• Portfolio Development and Presentation

Who is this course for?

The Advanced SketchUp course is designed for experienced users of SketchUp who are seeking to master advanced 3D modelling and visualisation techniques. It is ideal for seasoned 3D artists, architects, and design professionals who want to push the boundaries of their skills and create photorealistic visualisations and complex designs. Participants in this course should have a strong foundation in SketchUp and be ready to explore the most sophisticated features of the software.

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Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ

Course Overview - SketchUp Professional

This one-day professional course gives experienced SketchUp users the techniques necessary to produce expert-level designs to a professional level. During the day, you will use a range of advanced plug-ins that are used to enhance designs.

You will learn how to present SketchUp designs, work with other software tools to import/export, model curves, and apply rendering techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Activate specialist graphics plug-ins
• Model complex curved forms
• Design presentations with SketchUp layout
• Apply rendering techniques to show textures and effects

Our objective is for you to use SketchUp professionally and to be able to work confidently with all of the design features.

Available Course Dates 2024/25 - SketchUp Professional

December 2024: Fully Booked

January 2025: 17th, 24th, 31st

February 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

March 2025: 12th, 19th, 26th

April 2025: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

May 2025: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

June 2025: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Course Content - SketchUp Professional

• Enhanced functionality with specialist plug-Ins
• Complex forms modelling to produce curved features
• How to design presentations with SketchUp layout
• Technical drawings in SketchUp
• Advanced SketchUp and rendering techniques
• Maximising styles
• Cameras
• Textures and effects
• Introduction photo-rendering

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for experienced SketchUp users, and is ideal for graphic designers, architects, engineers, interior designs and creative professionals.