SketchUp Essentials



Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
67138M-1-V01 | 2025.03.13 |
Online via Microsoft Teams
Online via Microsoft Teams |
Cantonese |
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SketchUp is a premier 3D modelling software which is widely used in various sectors. With a strong and simple-to-learn toolset, it empowers users to create a wide range of drawings such as architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film and video game design. You can also contribute to Google Earth in which placing your models by SketchUp.
Course Highlights
- Real-time teaching and learning, Q&A with the lecturer
- Simple equipment: computer installed with SketchUp Free
- Demonstrated and practised on 2D and 3D drawings
Course Contents
1. Introduction to SketchUp
- Templates, Toolbars, settings
- Navigation and Axis
- Extension and Warehouse
2. Manipulate and Drawing
- Essential drawing tools 1 (line, circle, rectangle…etc)
- Essential drawing tools 2 (offset, push/pull, tape measure… etc)
3. Modeling from a Floor plan & Organization
- Import the plan and trace over to scale
- Organizing the model
4. Materials & Extension
- Material window
- Application, adjustment and editing of materials
- 3D warehouse
5. Scene Setting, Animation and Visualization
- Setting Styles
- Set a scene
- Light and shadow
- Animation
- Export 2D/3D drawings
Apps Required for Online Class:
1. SketchUp Free
2. Microsoft Teams
MS Teams can be found from the locations below.
- Microsoft website
- Apple Apps Store
- Google Play
Certificate of Attendance
Students will be issued a Certificate of Attendance upon fulfillment of attendance at 70% or above.
Entry Requirements
Suitable for applicants who are interested in this course
Enrollment
- Press the “Apply Online” button at the right-top corner of this page
- Complete the Online Application Form
- Upload the supporting documents required (e.g. for academic qualifications and work experiences)
- Settle the tuition fee (by bill payment via online banking or ATM; or by a crossed cheque payable to “Vocational Training Council”)
- Submit the cheque or proof of the bill payment.
- Bill Payment proof: ATM receipt or online payment confirmation (PDF or screencap; should include the bank name, payment status, transaction date, paid amount, and bill account code); can be submitted by email.
- Cheque: write down your full name and the programme title on the back
Payment Methods and Bill Account Codes
Notes for Applicants:
- It is necessary for applicants to supply their personal data and to provide all the information required in the application documents, as otherwise, the Institute may be unable to process and consider their applications.
- To study in Hong Kong, all non-local applicants are required to obtain a student visa issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government, except for those admitted to Hong Kong for employment or as dependants, who do not need prior approval before taking up part-time studies. It is the responsibility of individual applicants to make appropriate visa arrangements. Admission to an HKDI programme/workshop does not guarantee the issue of a student visa. Applicants may wish to note that part-time courses are generally not considered by the Immigration Department for visa purposes.
- Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Early Bird Discount will be counted on the postmark date (for cheque) or the transaction date (for bill payment).
- Commencement of classes depends on enrollment or other unexpected circumstances. The Institute reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, programme content, mode of teaching, and other advertised programme information. The Institute also reserves the right to cancel a course if there is insufficient number of enrollments.
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Tel: 3928 2777 Email: peec.hkdi@vtc.edu.hk