V-Ray is a powerful extension with an interface of its own. It takes models produced in SketchUp and transforms them into photorealistic renders. This means that your 3D models can look like real photographs with realistic lighting, materials, and scenery. You must have completed SketchUp: Level 1 and SketchUp: Level 2 or an equivalent to qualify for this course.

Course Outline

• Topic 1
  • Final project review
  • Program overview and settings for Mac and PC
  • Understanding the asset editor
  • Understanding all V-Ray lights and examples
• Topic 2
  • Material override
  • Change time of day and exposure values
  • Adding portal lights
  • Add sphere lights
  • Create emissive lights
• Topic 3
  • Access V-Ray materials library
  • Using V-Ray library materials to scene
  • Add background scene
• Topic 4
  • ​​​​​​​Make custom V-Ray materials
  • Download Sketch UV
  • Apply V-Ray fur
  • Final render

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.