Sketch+Up+Project


 * Welcome to Google SketchUp Independent Project **

Phase 1
Getting Started with SketchUp Watch one of the tutorials on the link below and create a project highlighting the use of that particular tool.
 * Complete a minimum of one project in Phase 1**

__Google Sketchup Phase 1 Tutorials__

Phase 2
Modeling in SketchUp These tutorials get a bit more in depth and highlight just how fun and detailed a user can get with Google Sketchup. In Phase 2 a project may consist of techniques learned in a variety of the tutorials posted on this page. You might also be interested in creating a car using a Youtube video and blueprint website for one project of this phase. [|Create a Car]
 * Complete a minimum of two projects in Phase 2.**

Google SketchUp Phase 2 Tutorials

Phase 3
Expert SketchUp users will find these video tutorials very helpful. They explore advanced techniques for optimizing your models, improving your efficiency and working with complicated forms. If you are interested in architectural design, Phase 3 will be very interesting.
 * Model Optimization **

Google SketchUp Phase 3 Tutorials

Phase 4
Creating models for Google Earth presents a unique challenge compared to everyday SketchUp modeling. This phase of tutorials cover the techniques you need for making great models specifically for Google Earth.
 * Google Earth **

Google SketchUp Phase 4 Tutorials

Phase 5
Try some self-paced tutorials from the Google warehouse. Google Warehouse Tutorials 3DVinci Came across this site. You'll have to weed through resources as some are free, some not. Make a puzzle in SketchUp. Check out 3DVinci's Project of the Month - Nice Challenge