Introduction to SketchUp for Architects and Interior Designers
A course by Kritika Thakur , Architect
Grasp the basics of Sketchup and create 3d models for architecture and interior design.
Grasp the basics of Sketchup and create 3d models for architecture and interior design.
Dive into the world of digital architectural design using SketchUp and Photoshop. Guided by Kritika, an architect and instructor, you will learn how to transform your initial sketches into detailed and appealing 3D models.
You'll create precise and professional representations of your ideas in SketchUp, learning to construct architectural elements like walls, floors, and ceilings, as well as design and add furniture and other details. Additionally, you'll refine these models in Photoshop, adding details and final touches that will make your projects stand out.
You'll learn to edit both buildings and backgrounds, incorporating graphics and text to make your presentations more attractive and professional. This will help you communicate your architectural concepts visually in a more effective and engaging way.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 22 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (13)
- 979 students
- 20 lessons (2h 29m)
- 22 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
SketchUpWhat is this course's project?
The final project involves designing a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a bathroom. Starting from an AutoCAD drawing, you'll construct the walls, floor, and ceiling, adding furniture and details. You'll finish the project by creating an exploded axonometric view and refining it in Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at architects, interior designers, and students who want to enhance their skills using digital tools like SketchUp and Photoshop. It's also ideal for professionals looking to improve their architectural presentations, making their projects more understandable and visually appealing.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you will need to have SketchUp and Photoshop installed. Both programs offer free trial versions that you can download from their respective websites. Additionally, having basic knowledge of technical drawing and design is recommended.
Reviews
A course by Kritika Thakur
Kritika is an architect and founder of @art.ikki, a platform dedicated to creating 2D and 3D architectural illustrations. With a track record in online teaching, Kritika has helped over 1200 students improve their digital design skills.
Her focus is on the clarity and simplicity of architectural presentations, using tools such as SketchUp and Photoshop to transform ideas into detailed visual representations.
Throughout her career, Kritika has collaborated with various companies in India and abroad, such as Morpholio, Devallum, Studio Built Environment and Terra Design House, where she has applied her experience in digital illustration for architectural projects.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Introducing the SketchUp Interface
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Getting Familiar with the Software
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The Tools and Shortcut Keys
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Shape Tools: First Brushstroke and Flat Surfaces
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3D Volumes from Flat Surfaces
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Creating and Editing Groups and Components
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Experimenting with the Tools
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U3
Project Development
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Importing the AutoCAD Drawing to SketchUp
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Walls and Wall Punctures for Doors and Windows
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The Floor and Ceiling
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Furniture and Other Details
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Creating New Material and Editing It
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U4
Organizing the Project
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Editing the Model: Exploded Axonometric View
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Selecting the Model Style
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Creating a Scene
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Exporting Files
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U5
The Final Touches
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Importing the File into Photoshop
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The Background
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The Final File
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to SketchUp for Architects and Interior Designers
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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bernadett77
Very good. This is exactly what I needed. It teaches everything essential.
zyke
Good course!
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lidalyhvar
i like this course
hussamhamamy
Good information and make it easy for beginners.