Sketch Up Training
The Sketch Up Training Course at Burrāq UK is designed to provide learners with practical and creative skills in 3D modeling, architectural visualization, and design presentation using the powerful yet user-friendly Sketch Up software.
Aim of Sketch Up Training Course
The aim of the Sketch Up Training course at Burrāq UK is to equip participants with practical skills in 3D modeling, architectural visualization, and design presentation using Sketch Up software—enabling them to create professional, accurate, and visually compelling models for architectural, interior, landscape, and engineering projects.
Course Overview
Sketch Up Training
Total Modules 8
Training Credits 24
Directed Learning Hours (DLH) 280
Course Code BUK 1391
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum Qualification: Matriculation (10th grade)
- Preferred: Background in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Drafting, or any design-related field
Professional Background:
- Architects and architectural students
- Interior designers and decorators
- Civil engineers and draftsmen
- Landscape designers
- 3D visualizers and animators
- Hobbyists or DIY designers interested in 3D modeling
Technical Skills Required:
- Basic computer literacy (file handling, using a mouse, etc.)
- No prior experience with SketchUp required
| Course Code | Curriculum Title | Credit | DLH |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUK1350-1 | Introduction of Sketch UP Training | 3 | 35 |
| BUK1350-2 | Drawing and Editing Basics | 3 | 35 |
| BUK1350-3 | Groups, Components & Layers | 3 | 35 |
| BUK1350-4 | Applying Materials & Textures | 3 | 35 |
| BUK1350-5 | Working with Scenes & Styles | 3 | 35 |
| BUK1350-6 | Importing & Exporting Files | 3 | 35 |
| BUK1350-7 | Layout for Technical Drawings | 3 | 35 |
| BUK1350-8 | Introduction to Rendering (Optional) | 3 | 35 |
Objectives
- Introduction of Sketch UP Training
- Learning Navigation
- Setting up the Template
- Using the Toolbar
- Access Working Files
- Line Tool
- Rectangle Tool
- Circle Tool
- Polygon Tool
- Arc Tool
- Free Hand Tool
- Navigation in 3D
- Push Tool
- Pull Tool
- Move Tool
- Complex Roof Pitches
- Creating a Mansard Roof
- Creating a Gambrel Roof
- Measurements
- Tracing wall dimensions
- Offset
- Array the Bars
- Creating the Steps
- Building the Slide
- Applying Cooler
- Edges and Surfaces
- Inferences
- Inference Challenge
- Blue Axis
- Push/Pull
- Accuracy in sketch Up
- Tape Measure Tool
- Arcs
- Rectangles
- Freehand
- Eraser
- Selection Methods
- Grouping Concepts
- Understanding Components
- Tags (Previously Layers)
- Move Tool
- Copy & Array using Move
- Manipulate Geometry
- What is Auto-fold?
- Creating Doors and Opening
- Creating the second Floor
- Creating Additional Opening
- Hide, Model and other Useful shortcuts
- Using the Outliner
- Using Layers to Control Visibility
- Viewing Layers State of the Model
- Field of View
- Dividing Faces to Create your Room
- Area tool for Calculation
- Paint Bucket for Floor Texture
- Importing and applying a texture
- Positioning an Imported texture
- Editing Texting Color in sketch Up
- Hide Edge and Lines with Erase Tool
- Creating the Ceiling
- Creating the Staircase
- Creating Doors and Windows
- Creating a Fireplace
- Creating a Kitchen
- Add Furniture
- Model Furniture from a Photograph
- The Exterior
- Preparing the Model with Scenes and Styles
- Exporting Options
- Copying Pillars
- Component Bases
- Building the Platform Using Inferences
- Inference Locking Basics
- Inference Locking: Practice
- Real-Time Project
- Certificate and Feedback
- Architecture Students & Professionals
- Interior Designers & Decorators
- Civil Engineers & Draftsmen
- Landscape Designers
- Graphic Designers & Visual Artists
- All Modules within this qualification are assessed internally by the approved training Centre and externally verified by BURRAQ UK. The program uses a criterion-referenced assessment approach to ensure that learners successfully meet all required learning outcomes.
- A Pass in any unit is granted only when the learner submits valid, reliable, and authentic evidence that demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for reviewing this evidence and confirming that the learner has attained the expected standard.