Trimble SketchUp Introduction 1 Day Training Course (Manchester)

This 1-day Introduction course will give you the SketchUp skills you need to move quickly from concept to design, whatever your field of work.

Combine basic drawing skills with a creative approach as you produce simple, functional designs. This course covers all the main modelling and editing tools, plus the essential tricks and ways to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. By the end of the day you will be confident in creating complex 3D models.

Despite being labelled as an introduction, the course will contain tips and techniques that will appeal to new and experienced users alike, as we lift the lid of some of the program's powerful features.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand design best practices
• Create geometry in 2D and 3D
• Generate and connect forms
• Write 3D text
• Render your designs

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites

This course is intended for those with little or no experience in 3D drawing, and is a perfect starting point for graphic designers and other creative professionals.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.