Description
You do not have to wait to be in college to begin exploring the amazing world of Engineering or Architecture design. Students can now begin exploring these fields at an early age by enrolling in courses like this one.
This course is an introduction to computer design using SketchUp software. This course is recommended for middle and high school students with interest in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Design.
Inside this course, students will find lectures, exercises and assignments. The lectures are design to introduce concepts and commands in videos that are easy to follow. Each lecture is followed by an exercise in which the students practice using the concepts and commands that were introduced in the lectures. The projects, or assignments, are designed to challenge the students to create designs on their own using just an image for guidance.
Course Content:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Interface & basic commands
Exercise 1: Simple House
Lesson 2: Measurement Panel & tools
Exercise 2: Bridge (1)
Lesson 3: Circles and Arcs
Exercise 3: Bridge (2)
Lesson 4: Grouping & Components
Exercise 4: Interior Design
Lesson 5: Materials
Exercise 5: Applying Materials
Assignment 1: Dream House Design
Assignment 2: Bedroom Design
Assignment 3: Suspension Bridge Design
What you’ll need:
A fast Internet connection
A PC or laptop (no ipads)
A computer mouse
SketchUp Free is the simplest free 3D modeling software on the web. It is a web-based software, so there is nothing to download!
À qui ce cours s’adresse-t-il ?
Beginners, curious about the fields of Engineering, Architecture, or Computer Design.
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