Sheridan Course Outlines

ATDN78002
Introduction to Sketchup

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: N/A
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2015
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Visual Design Introductory
Program Coordinator(s): Tba
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 2.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This workshop complements the offerings in the Visual Design and the Interior Decorating Program.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Sketchup enables clients to visualize three dimensional space, facilitating projects to sell both quickly and effectively. Learn the basics of two dimensional and three dimensional illustrations. Study the basic Sketchup draw and modify commands, component library, layering system, and dimensioning techniques.

Program Context

Visual Design Introductory

Program Coordinator: Tba

Sketchup enables clients to visualize three dimensional space, facilitating projects to sell both quickly and effectively. Learn the basics of two dimensional and three dimensional illustrations. Study the basic Sketchup draw and modify commands, component library, layering system, and dimensioning techniques.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 1 Navigate and become familiar with the applications interface;
2 Construct basic shapes using regular solids;
3 Add and subtract solids to make more complex shapes;
4 Create a room layout and add prefab objects;
5 Apply surface treatments;
6 Utilize items to indicate scale and add dimensions in a room layout;
7 Switch between views of the layout and output renderings.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
	Numeracy		Information Management	X	Personal

Notes: N/A

General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Arts In Society		Civic Life
Social and Cultural Understanding	X	Science and Technology
Personal Understanding

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
				X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2015
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):

N/A

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies
Course Details:

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
- Installation, starting the program and navigating the interface
- Getting familiar with the tool bar
- Menu options
- Controlling the camera
- Widgets, commands and shortcuts
- 2D Layouts
- Building with solids
- Adding and subtracting shapes
- Creating 2D geometry from lines
- Creating 3D faces from lines
- Extruding & following
- Using layers
- Creating groups and components
- Creating an array
- Scaling and mirroring objects
- Using 2D and 3D text
- Importing textures 
- Applying materials
- Lighting & Shadows
- Importing from the Google Warehouse
- Floors walls and ceilings
- Surfaces
- Layers, Dimensions and Scales
- Using scenes 
- Creating video
- Saving as JPG
- Views and rendering

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

[ Printable Version ]