About this course: Do you want to obtain all the necessary skills of a 3D modeler? Do you want to know how an engineer develop a building model in details? The “3D CAD Application” course, the second course of the new specialization, is coming! After finishing this course: You will be able to know how to use the SketchUp’s advanced functions by creating 3D building models. You will be able to develop a building as an engineer. Let’s start the learning journey!
Created by: 国立台湾大学
Taught by: 康仕仲 (Shih-Chung Jessy Kang), 教授 (Professor)
土木工程系 (Civil Engineering)
| Level | Intermediate |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Initiation: Prepare for the Class
This module includes the course syllabus, grading policy and tips to learn modeling well.
2 videos, 2 readings
- Video: Welcome to CAD&BIM specialization
- Video: 101 Course overview
- Leyendo: 102 Syllabus and grading policy
- Leyendo: Course FAQs
WEEK 2
Basis of 3D modeling: Learn basic concept and start modeling
This module includes some crucial concepts and tips for modeling.Learners will learn how to import the 1F plan and be familiar with the entire process.
3 videos, 1 reading
- Video: 201 Process of 3D modeling
- Video: 202 Notice of 3D modeling
- Video: 203 Import CAD files into SketchUp
- Leyendo: Working files
Graded: Quiz1: Basic concept of 3D modeling
WEEK 3
Building Structure: Create columns, walls, beams and slabs
This module includes methods to develop structure of the building model. Learners will start from 1F slabs, columns, walls and beams. It also includes the use of grouping objects in SketchUp.
6 videos
- Video: 301 Group of 3D models
- Video: 302 Create First Floor's Slab
- Video: 303 Create columns
- Video: 304 Create walls
- Video: 305 Create beams
- Video: 306 Readjust heights of walls
Graded: 307 Quiz2: Use of Group and creating building structure
WEEK 4
Staircases: Create staircases and railings
This module covers the process of creating staircases and handrails. Learners will learn how to draw staircases according to 1F plan, and how to use array and group functions to simplified modeling process.
7 videos
- Video: 401 Create first part of staircase and platform
- Video: 402 Create second and third parts of staircase
- Video: 403 Adjust and Group staircase
- Video: 404 Create railing of first-part staircase
- Video: 405 Create railing of second-part staircase
- Video: 406 Create railing of third-part staircase
- Video: 407 Create and Groupsecond floor slab
Graded: 408 Quiz3: creating staircases and railings
Graded: 409 Peer review 1: modeling of structure and staircases
WEEK 5
Windows: Create detailed components
This module includes tips to create complex windows and doors. Learners will learn about components and create some important components.
7 videos
- Video: 501 Component
- Video: 502 Create a window component-W2
- Video: 503 Create a window component-DW1
- Video: 504 Create a window component-DW2
- Video: 505 Create a door component-D4
- Video: 506 Paint and modify D4
- Video: 507 Create the doorknob of D4 and make it component
Graded: 508 Quiz 4: creating components
WEEK 6
Modify and Place Component: Place components into building model
This module demonstrates how to place components created in module 5 or from 3D Warehouse, including windows, doors and air conditioning inlet. Learners will learn to modify components and place them into the building model.
6 videos
- Video: 601 Import components
- Video: 602 Create spaces and place W2
- Video: 603 Make Component of Air conditioning inlet
- Video: 604 Place Iron rolling door component SD1
- Video: 605 Place D1 and D4 component
- Video: 606 Place restroom door
Graded: 607 Quiz 5: modify and place components
WEEK 7
Model Assembling and Materials: Complete this building model
This module covers model assembling and decoration. Learners will be familiar with concept of model assembling and setting of materials and shadow. In this module, learners will finally complete the model.
7 videos, 1 reading
- Video: 701 Concept of model assembling
- Video: 702 Materials and shadow
- Leyendo: Working files
- Video: 703 Check the surface of model
- Video: 704 Collect, create and modify materials
- Video: 705 Paint and assemble the models of every floor
- Video: 706 Shadow of the whole model
- Video: 707 Export the model
Graded: 708 Quiz 6: model assembling and materials
Graded: 709 Peer review 2: complete building model
WEEK 8
Closure: Review and preview
This module includes course review and a short introduction of next course: BIM Application.
2 videos
- Video: 801 Review
- Video: 802 Move on your journey of 3D modeling
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