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!
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.
What's included
4 videos2 readings
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4 videos•Total 9 minutes
Welcome to CAD&BIM specialization•4 minutes
101 Course overview•2 minutes
103 Install SketchUp step by step•2 minutes
104 Set unit in SketchUp•1 minute
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
102 Syllabus and grading policy•10 minutes
Common Questions•5 minutes
Magic Cube: familiar with [Line], [Divide], [Push/Pull], [Tape Measure] and [Guides]
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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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].
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6 videos1 assignment1 peer review
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6 videos•Total 27 minutes
201 Use [Line] to draw a cube•6 minutes
202 Use [Divide] to draw steps•7 minutes
203 Use [Rectangle] and [Push/Pull] to draw a cube•4 minutes
204 Use [Tap Measure], [Guides] and [Push/Pull] to make holes•5 minutes
Draw a line parallel to arbitrary ones•2 minutes
More details about making a hole using [Push/Pull] tools•3 minutes
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].
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6 videos1 assignment1 peer review
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6 videos•Total 22 minutes
301 Use [Move] to draw house frame•4 minutes
302 Use [Arcs] to draw ridge and roof•4 minutes
303 Draw lines on an inclined plane, roof window•3 minutes
Match the slope of an inclined surface•3 minutes
Four ways to draw an arc•5 minutes
Make objects towards three axises by arrow keys•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
304 Quiz 2: Using [Move] and [Arcs]•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
305 Develop House Model•60 minutes
Beach Ball: familiar with [Circle], [Follow me], [Rotate] and [Paint Bucket]
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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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.
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8 videos1 assignment1 peer review
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8 videos•Total 24 minutes
401 Draw a Sphere using [Circle] and [Follow Me]•5 minutes
402 3D [Rotate] and [Copy]•3 minutes
403 Dissection ball surface•2 minutes
404 Color beach ball with [Paint Bucket]•1 minute
More details about [Follow me]•3 minutes
More details about [Rotate]•4 minutes
More details about [Rotate] and [Copy]•3 minutes
Trick of selecting objects•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
405 Quiz 3: Using [Circle], [Follow me], [Rotate] and [Paint Bucket]•40 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
406 Develop a Wheel Model•60 minutes
Curtain: familiar with [Scale], [Arcs], [Copy] and [Mirror]
Module 5•2 hours to complete
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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].
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8 videos1 assignment1 peer review
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8 videos•Total 23 minutes
501 Use [Scale] to set boundary•3 minutes
502 Use [Arcs] and [Copy] to draw a curtain•3 minutes
503 Use [Mirror] and [Scale] to complete a curtain•4 minutes
Mirror objects by [Flip along]•3 minutes
[Move] and [Copy]-1: use [Move] to copy objects one by one•3 minutes
[Move] and [Copy]-2: use [Move] to copy objects by hot key•3 minutes
Reverse faces-1: definition of plane orientation•3 minutes
Reverse faces-2: change orientation of a plane•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
504 Quiz 4: Using [Scale], [Arcs], [Copy] and [Mirror]•40 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
505 Develop Taipei 101 Model•60 minutes
Solid Tool: familiar with [Subtract], [Union], [Intersect] and [Split]
Module 6•1 hour to complete
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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.
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3 videos1 peer review
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3 videos•Total 14 minutes
601 [Subtract] and [Union]•4 minutes
602 [Intersect] and [Split]•3 minutes
Six functions of solid tools•8 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
603 Develop Tee Pipe Model (Optional)•60 minutes
Closure: Review and preview
Module 7•5 minutes to complete
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This module includes course review and a short introduction of next course: 3D CAD Application.
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2 videos
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2 videos•Total 5 minutes
701 Review•3 minutes
702 Move on your journey of 3D modeling•1 minute
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Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
I love this course, I learned a lot of tools and how to use them, the projects are fun, and the instructor is very clear at explaining.
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Reviewed on Sep 30, 2021
Great Course. The explanation is easy to follow and fun to do. I learn a lot of tips to improve my skill and efficiency. Thank You for the course, and I will continue to the next one.
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Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020
This is my first course in Coursera. Excellent Content as well as delivery of content which is very helpful for visualisation of the objects using sketchup.
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