In this course, students will add extensions to their workspace, completely transforming the interface and allowing for complex modeling.

Students will learn how to use polymodeling to create their own bespoke furniture and kitchens. The final projects will be a video animation, where students walk through the ground floor of an open plan house. Students must have completed SketchUp: Level 1 or its equivalent to qualify for this course.

Course Outline

• Topic 1
  • Adding extensions to SketchUp
  • Creating double height ceiling in living area and flat ceiling in kitchen
  • Generating beams and stairs
  • Creating custom built-in from scratch
• Topic 2
  • Modeling kitchen
  • Creating custom shelving and adding handles
  • Adding kitchen appliances
  • Adding furniture from own library
• Topic 3
  • Polymodeling on chair
  • Creating smooth surfaces
  • Using advanced modifiers to create complex objects
  • Adding piping with Follow Me
• Topic 4
  • Adding color to the 3D
  • Creating cameras
  • Creating walk-throughs
  • Creating animation

Internship & Work Opportunities

The end goal of the training is to secure work in the industry, which is facilitated through internship opportunities at design companies and showrooms such as Pottery Barn, Ethan Allen, Crate & Barrel, and more. Work shadowing is also organized for top students during holiday breaks. Great care is taken to match the student's aspirations and abilities with a suitable practice.