Students enjoying their Sketchup for Garden Design group session at London Stone, Farnham
The SketchUp for Garden Design Intermediate level course is a one-day course, available to students who have previously sat the Foundation level course or to those who are able to demonstrate a suitable level of competency in the basics of the software.
The course is a one day course delivered one to one, either in person; normally at the student's office, or live online using screen sharing.
As with the Foundation Couse, you'll also be given a comprehensive set of notes to take away with you and offered ongoing support once the day is over so you don't have to worry about forgetting anything you've learned.
Subjects covered include:
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Plotting hand-drawn surveys into SketchUp.
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Importing hand-drawn designs into SketchUp and then using them as the basis for creating concept models and plans.
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Using CAD files provided by third parties such as surveyors.
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Creating accurate terrain mapping using spot heights and contours.
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Sourcing and installing extensions and plug-ins.
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Creating low-poly 2D face-me plant models from photographs with accurate shadow detailing.
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Creating an easily accessible library of plants for use in planting plans.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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You must have previously sat our Foundation course, or be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of using SketchUp Pro.
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A Windows PC or Mac that satisfies the minimum requirements for SketchUp use.
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SketchUp Pro (2024 or later)
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A microphone and webcam connected to the computer you will be using.
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A mouse with a central scroll wheel. PLEASE NOTE: trackpads are not suitable for working in SketchUp Pro and you won't be able to take the course without a physical mouse.
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A good command of spoken English.
By the end of the day, you'll have learned a number of techniques key to incorporating Sketchup into your day to day work as a professional Garden Designer or Landscaper.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY.....
I would highly recommend John’s Sketchup for Garden Design course. I signed up for the full course as I had struggled to teach myself and wanted to pick the skills up quickly. I knew Sketchup could transform my workflow and enable me to produce more professional presentations to clients. John is friendly and has a great teaching style which guided me through each step of developing designs in Sketchup. John’s extensive working knowledge of Sketchup is clearly demonstrated through his ability to give straightforward instructions and troubleshoot as required. It was also very helpful to see some of John’s client presentations from Layout that he shared during the course. The full course covered many skills and also the Layout programme and planting plans. John does stress the need to practice my newly gained skills and I found that this is helping me to consolidate my learning. John provides notes for each of the sessions together with a list of keyboard shortcuts; I have found these invaluable to practice my skills. Although I am a long way off being an expert I felt confident last weekend to tackle a design for my current assignment and am very pleased with the results achieved with a few hours practice - I couldn’t have done this without John’s expert tuition.
Claire Durkan
Claire Durkan Garden Design (UK)
SU4GD came highly recommended & John did not disappoint. I tried to teach myself the art of Sketchup, but over the course of a few months, I quite often wanted to throw my computer across the room in frustration. I was a little nervous to start, however, John was incredibly patient with me & taught me more within our three sessions than I ever thought possible. There isn't anything that John doesn't know about Sketchup, his in-depth knowledge and experience is clearly evident. I have had the most wonderful time learning & I'm actually quite sad that our course is complete. Book the Full course, you won't regret it.
Nicky Devers
Mimosa Garden Design (UK)
The foundation course was just what I was looking for in terms of gaining confidence in using the sketch up program. Johns delivery of the course was perfectly pitched and his patience was limitless with a room full of newbies! I will definitely be back for another course to take SketchUp to the next level!
Chloe Murphy
Green Shoots Gardens (UK)