SketchUp 2016 for Planners: Introduction

Name: SketchUp 2016 for Planners: Introduction
Rating: 4.36 (138 reviews)
Author: Jaymes Dunsmore

This course introduces how planners and architects represent three-dimensional objects in two-dimensions, with step-by-step instructions for creating and using simple 3D models.

Taught By Jaymes Dunsmore

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Course Info

8 video lessons (44 Mins)
Published
2016

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1.

Introduction

1 min
2.

Getting Started

4 mins
3.

Thinking in Three Dimensions

5 mins
4.

Drawing in SketchUp

5 mins
5.

Drawing Auto-Functions

10 mins
6.

Drawing Repeated Elements

6 mins
7.

Drawing More Complicated Forms

5 mins
8.

Final Touches

5 mins

Course Description

Get started using SketchUp, the popular, easy-to-learn 3D digital modeling program. This course provides an introduction to how planners and architects represent three-dimensional objects in two-dimensions, with step-by-step instructions for creating and using simple 3D models.

Learn these skills

3D Modeling
Drawing & Painting
Modeling & Simulation
Site Planning
Technology
Trimble SketchUp

AICP CM

This course is approved for .75 AICP CM credit.

CNU-A

This course is approved for .75 CNU-A credit.

SACPLAN CPD

This course is approved for 1 SACPLAN CPD point.

Meet Your Instructor

Jaymes Dunsmore

Jaymes is a planner and urban designer who recently completed a Master in City Planning and Certificate in Urban Design at MIT’s Department Studies and Planning (DUSP). Prior to coming to MIT, Jaymes worked for the City of San Leandro Community Development Department, where he helped to draft the city’s first climate action plan, and for the East Bay Regional Park District.

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Francesca Giarratana

Tue, 12/28/2021 - 13:47

Extremely Satisfied

Excellent course! Provides a clear overview at an appropriate pace. I feel like I can accomplish a lot and have some competency during the short time of the course!