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Course Description

Duration: 2 weeks

SketchUp is a powerful 3D software application used for architecture, interior design, game design, and basic 3D modelling. The Intermediate SketchUp course builds on the foundational modelling skills taught in Introduction to SketchUp, and explores advanced modelling techniques while emphasizing creativity, functionality, and user experience. Students will learn how to import and trace elements from images, and transform 2D ideas into accurate 3D models to develop a complete playground set featuring towers, bridges, slides, climbing structures, safety surfacing, and other play elements. Students will also learn how to apply and customize materials and textures, organize models efficiently using Tags and the Outliner, and incorporate available SketchUp AI tools in their work flow. Topics also include visualization and communication techniques such as scene creation, animation, and walkthrough presentations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Applicable knowledge of how to develop a 3D model of a children's playground,
  • Skills to create and design towers, bridges, slides, climbing structures, safety surfacing, and other play elements,
  • The ability to customize different materials and textures from external resources to use inside the SketchUp environment,
  • An understanding of SketchUp sharing tools and available methods for presenting final project.

This course is taught using SketchUp Pro for Windows. Students must have access to the SketchUp Pro software. Most of SketchUp Pro’s functionality is the same across Windows and Mac operating systems, however there are some differences between the interfaces and shortcut commands, and what you see in the tutorials may not match what you are seeing on your own device. Students using a Mac can install Boot Camp, which is a utility that comes with your Mac, that will allow you to switch between macOS and Windows.

 

Recommended Prerequisites

CSDI-N124 - Introduction to SketchUp or equivalent experience.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Intermediate SketchUp
Type
Online
Dates
Nov 02, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $325.00
Additional Fee(s)
Adobe CC $275.94 Optional
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
Required Software/Supplies
Regular access to a computer with a high speed broadband internet connection is required. Students must have access to SketchUp Pro software to participate in this course. For online classes, students are responsible for purchasing their own software for class.

Section Notes

Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous format through a series of tutorials and related assignments which students may complete at their own pace on our Learning Management System, Canvas. The instructor is available throughout the course time period for questions and discussions. Learn more about what to expect in an online course at OCAD U.

Important: Online courses have firm start and end dates. Each assignment has its own deadline. Extensions are not granted.

As a Continuing Studies student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to Canvas, and our on-campus WiFi network. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course. Please log in at https://canvascloud.ocadu.ca. If you do not know your OCAD U User ID, please check your registration confirmation email. You can reset your password here: https://login.ocadu.ca/forgot. If you need further help, please contact us at continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

After enrolling in a course, please allow up to 5 hours for your student data to migrate to Canvas. 

Please note that courses may fill up early or be cancelled due to low enrollment. Students are encouraged to register early, at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the course.