About this course: There have many three-dimensional shape of the object in your brain that are wanted to share, but do not know how to express? How to "sketch" the three-dimensional image in your mind? 3D modeling technology can help us construct the most intuitive and understandable three-dimensional model. The use of floor plan interpret the three-dimensional object process－the most direct and effective expression of our ideas. We have designed many paradigms so that people can quickly understand the logic of using 3D CAD software Sketchup and drawing skills, from introduction to advanced, and introduce SketchUp 3D modeling technologies. After completing "3D CAD Fundamental", it is no longer difficult to draw ideas that are beyond imagination with 3D modeling technology! The goal of this course is to construct a three-dimensional model, with the computer as the main teaching material, to enrich the fun paradigm and the complete drawing process. Step-by-step teach you how to use Sketchup's 3D modeling software technology. With the completion of "3D CAD Fundamental", you will be able to realize the 3D objects that exist in the imagination through 3D modeling!

Created by: National Taiwan University

Taught by: 康仕仲, 教授 (Professor)
土木工程系 (Civil Engineering)

Level	Beginner
Language	English, Subtitles: Vietnamese
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
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Syllabus

WEEK 1

Initiation: Prepare for the class

This module includes the course syllabus, grading policy and tips to learn Sketchup well. It also includes the first step of learning, installation of Sketchup.

4 videos, 3 readings

Reading: NTU MOOC 課程問題詢問與回報機制
Video: 101 Course overview
Reading: 102 Syllabus and grading policy
Reading: Common Questions
Video: 103 Install SketchUp step by step
Video: 104 Set unit in SketchUp

WEEK 2

Magic Cube: familiar with [Line], [Divide], [Push/Pull], [Tape Measure] and [Guides]

Here comes the first example, magic cube. The purpose of this module is to help learners be familiar with basic tools in Sketchup, including [Line], [Divide], [Push/Pull], [Tape Measure] and [Guides]. In this module, we will start drawing a cube, then reformed it into steps by using [Divide], create another cube by using [Push/Pull], and finally make a hole on the cube by combining [Push/Pull], [Tape Measure] and [Guides].

6 videos

Video: 202 Use [Divide] to draw steps
Video: 203 Use [Rectangle] and [Push/Pull] to draw a cube
Video: 204 Use [Tap Measure], [Guides] and [Push/Pull] to make holes
Video: Draw a line parallel to arbitrary ones
Video: More details about making a hole using [Push/Pull] tools

Graded: 205 Quiz 1: Using[Line], [Divide], [Push/Pull], [Tape Measure] and [Guides]

Graded: 206 Develop Cabinet Model

WEEK 3

Toy House: familiar with [Move] and [Arcs]

The second example, toy house is designed for learners to be familiar with [Move] and [Arcs]. Inclined roof is a highlight in the example. Learners will understand how to add objects not perpendicular to the reference surface. The module also includes the methods of using [Arcs].

6 videos

Video: 302 Use [Arcs] to draw ridge and roof
Video: 303 Draw lines on an inclined plane, roof window
Video: Match the slope of an inclined surface
Video: Four ways to draw an arc
Video: Make objects towards three axises by arrow keys

Graded: 304 Quiz 2: Using [Move] and [Arcs]

Graded: 305 Develop House Model

WEEK 4

Beach Ball: familiar with [Circle], [Follow me], [Rotate] and [Paint Bucket]

The third example, Beach ball is designed for learners to be familiar with [Circle], [Follow me], [Rotate] and [Paint Bucket]. Learners will understand how to draw a sphere using [Circle] and [Follow Me], how to use [Rotate] and [Copy] to draw the surface of the sphere and how to use selection tricks to delete all the unnecessary planes. The module also includes the methods of using [Paint bucket] to finish the beach ball.

8 videos

Video: 402 3D [Rotate] and [Copy]
Video: 403 Dissection ball surface
Video: 404 Color beach ball with [Paint Bucket]
Video: More details about [Follow me]
Video: More details about [Rotate]
Video: More details about [Rotate] and [Copy]
Video: Trick of selecting objects

Graded: 405 Quiz 3: Using [Circle], [Follow me], [Rotate] and [Paint Bucket]

Graded: 406 Develop a Wheel Model

WEEK 5

Curtain: familiar with [Scale], [Arcs], [Copy] and [Mirror]

Here comes the fourth example. This module, curtain, includes more decoration skills. Learners will learn how to create deformations on the curtain by combining [Move], [Measurements box] and [Scale], and how to decorate it by using [Mirror] and [Soften effect].

8 videos

Video: 502 Use [Arcs] and [Copy] to draw a curtain
Video: 503 Use [Mirror] and [Scale] to complete a curtain
Video: Mirror objects by [Flip along]
Video: [Move] and [Copy]-1: use [Move] to copy objects one by one
Video: [Move] and [Copy]-2: use [Move] to copy objects by hot key
Video: Reverse faces-1: definition of plane orientation
Video: Reverse faces-2: change orientation of a plane

Graded: 504 Quiz 4: Using [Scale], [Arcs], [Copy] and [Mirror]

Graded: 505 Develop Taipei 101 Model

WEEK 6

Solid Tool: familiar with [Subtract], [Union], [Intersect] and [Split]

The last example is coming! This module, solid tool, is designed for learners to be familiar with [Subtract], [Union], [Intersect] and [Split]. Learners will learn how to create different shaped objects, by using one object to add or remove a piece of volume to another object.

3 videos

Video: 602 [Intersect] and [Split]
Video: Six functions of solid tools
Peer Review: 603 Develop Tee Pipe Model (Optional)

WEEK 7

Closure: Review and preview

This module includes course review and a short introduction of next course: 3D CAD Application.

2 videos

Video: 702 Move on your journey of 3D modeling

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Great course. Well organized with good didactic material. Very useful and focused on a practical sense. I am enrolled in the second part (CAD application) and I will follow with interest all the courses related to this topic. Thank you very much.