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Explore course ARC-103
Taught on SketchUpSketchUp
Fast 3D modelling for architecture, interiors and furniture. Model buildings, interiors and furniture in 3D fast, and present them with scenes, styles and LayOut drawings.
ARC-102
20 HRS · 6 MODULES
About this course
SketchUp is the quickest way to turn an idea into a 3D model — which is why architects, interior designers and furniture makers use it for concepts, client presentations and production drawings. This programme teaches clean, well-organised modelling that stays fast and easy to edit as projects grow.
You will model buildings from imported CAD plans, design interiors and modular furniture with reusable components, present your work with materials, scenes and section cuts, and produce scaled drawings in LayOut — then prepare models for rendering in Lumion or V-Ray.
What you'll be able to do
Model quickly & cleanlyUse inference, push/pull and follow-me with precise input.
Stay organisedStructure models with groups, components, tags and the Outliner.
Design interiorsModel rooms, joinery and furniture modules from CAD plans.
Present professionallyCreate scenes, sections and scaled LayOut drawing boards.
Who it's for
Architecture & interior design students Interior designers & decorators Furniture & modular kitchen designers Civil engineers & builders
Skills you'll gain
3D modellingComponentsInteriorsLayOutExtensions
Requirements
| Prerequisites | Basic computer skills. No prior CAD experience needed. |
|---|---|
| Classroom | Workstations provided at our Ahmedabad centre. |
| Online | A computer that runs the software, high-speed internet and a USB headset or speakers with microphone. |
| Certification | CADMinds course completion certificate. |
Curriculum
6 MODULES · 20 HOURS · 22 TOPICS
- Interface, orbit/pan/zoom & templates
- Inference engine & axes
- Precise input with the Measurements box
- Line, rectangle, arc & push/pull
- Offset, follow-me & intersect faces
- Move/copy arrays & scaling
- Solid tools basics
- Groups vs components
- Tags & the Outliner
- Dynamic components intro
- 3D Warehouse assets
- Modelling from imported CAD plans
- Walls, openings, stairs & roofs
- Furniture, joinery & kitchen modules
- Terrain with Sandbox tools
- Materials, textures & positioning
- Styles, shadows & fog
- Scenes, section planes & animation
- LayOut for scaled drawings
- Dimensions, labels & title blocks
- Essential productivity extensions
- Preparing models for Lumion / V-Ray
Portfolio projects
You'll finish with 3 projects modelled on real industry briefs — ready to show in interviews.
PROJECT 01
Villa massing from a CAD plan
A two-storey villa modelled from an imported AutoCAD plan with terrain.
PROJECT 02
Living room interior
A furnished living room with custom joinery, materials and lighting-ready scenes.
PROJECT 03
LayOut presentation board
Scaled plans, sections and 3D views on a client-ready presentation sheet.
Career outcomes
Roles this course prepares you for. Our placement team helps with portfolio reviews, mock tests and interview connections.
3D Visualiser
Builds 3D models for presentations and renders.
Interior Designer (3D)
Designs and presents interior spaces in 3D.
Architectural Assistant
Supports concept design and massing studies.
Furniture / Modular Designer
Designs furniture and modular kitchens.
Certification: CADMinds course completion certificate. How certification works
Frequently asked questions
For concept design, interiors and furniture, yes. Many architects combine it with AutoCAD for drawings and Lumion for rendering.
SketchUp runs well on most modern laptops. A dedicated graphics card helps with large models and rendering.
Yes — live classes with a real trainer, not recordings. You'll need a computer that can run the software, decent internet, and a headset or speakers with a mic so you can ask questions.
Yes. Our placement team helps every eligible student — 100% placement assistance. That means resume and portfolio reviews, mock tests and interviews, and introductions to companies that are hiring.
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