Course Description

The Certificate in Google SketchUp – Civil program is designed to train students and professionals in 3D modeling and visualization techniques specifically tailored for civil and architectural applications. This course focuses on developing practical skills in creating, editing, and presenting 3D civil designs and infrastructure models using Google SketchUp, a widely used tool for quick and intuitive design visualization.

What you'll learn in this course?

Course Highlights:

Introduction to SketchUp:
Learn the fundamentals of the SketchUp interface, tools, and modeling techniques for civil and architectural projects.

3D Modeling for Civil Projects:
Create realistic 3D models of buildings, roads, landscapes, site layouts, and infrastructure components.

Materials, Texturing, and Lighting:
Apply materials, textures, and lighting effects to enhance the realism and presentation quality of civil designs.

Site Planning and Layout Design:
Develop skills in designing terrain, plotting land divisions, and visualizing topography for site development projects.

Rendering and Presentation:
Use rendering and animation tools (such as V-Ray for SketchUp) to produce professional visual presentations and walkthroughs for clients.