Join my interactive online classes where you’ll master the industry’s most powerful design tools—AutoCAD for precision drafting and SketchUp for intuitive 3D modeling

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AutoCAD Online Class Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction & Basics
Understanding the AutoCAD interface

Setting up units, layers, and templates

Basic drawing tools (line, circle, rectangle, polyline)

Navigation and zooming techniques

Module 2: Drafting & Editing
Precision drawing with object snaps and tracking

Modify commands (trim, extend, offset, fillet, mirror)

Working with blocks and groups

Dimensioning and annotations

Module 3: Advanced Drafting
Hatch patterns and gradients

Working with external references (Xrefs)

Layouts, viewports, and plotting

Creating reusable dynamic blocks

Module 4: Applied Project
Drafting a floor plan step‑by‑step

Adding furniture and interior details

Preparing sheets for presentation

Exporting files for collaboration

SketchUp Online Class Syllabus
Module 1: Getting Started
Introduction to SketchUp interface

Drawing basics: lines, rectangles, circles, arcs

Push/Pull tool for 3D modeling

Navigating in 3D space

Module 2: Modeling Essentials
Groups and components

Working with layers/tags

Applying materials and textures

Using the paint bucket and material editor

Module 3: Advanced Modeling
Importing CAD drawings into SketchUp

Creating complex forms with follow‑me tool

Working with plugins/extensions

Building detailed architectural models

Module 4: Visualization & Presentation
Adding scenes and styles

Using shadows and lighting

Introduction to rendering (SketchUp + plugins like V-Ray/Lumion)

Exporting models and creating walkthroughs

Combined AutoCAD + SketchUp Workflow
Drafting in AutoCAD → Importing into SketchUp

Converting 2D plans into 3D models

Applying design concepts (interior layouts, facades, landscaping)

Final project: Complete architectural visualization from plan to 3D render