Lesson 9Learning Intentions
TBAT - Deepen your knowledge of Computer Aided Design Tools. Understand the role of CAD in home design Success Criteria Today you will explore SketchUp further by designing a home. You will use tools and components within SketchUp to produce your design. |
KeywordsComputer aided
design Textures Scale Drawing |
Activity 1
Open "SketchUp" you have 5 minutes to try and create a chair using any of the tools.
In 5 minutes, I will ask you to swap seats with the person next to and give them some feedback on their design. Remember to use WWW & EBI
In 5 minutes, I will ask you to swap seats with the person next to and give them some feedback on their design. Remember to use WWW & EBI
Activity 2 - Hands Up
You have 60 seconds to think about all the different things which need to be designed when creating a house.
In other words, can you list all the items which make a house (not the furniture).
Let's discuss
Why is it important to use computer aided design instead of:
Just using paper designs (they are still important!)
Jumping in and building the house and worrying about the detail as you build it.
Guessing things based on similar houses.
In other words, can you list all the items which make a house (not the furniture).
Let's discuss
Why is it important to use computer aided design instead of:
Just using paper designs (they are still important!)
Jumping in and building the house and worrying about the detail as you build it.
Guessing things based on similar houses.
Activity 3 - Creating in Google SketchUp
Start with the level 4 then try the others as you become more confidant
Independant Learner - You can use the HELP: Videos within the Google Sketchup Help Folder.
level 4Template Provided
use the template to create a basic house. Add texture to the walls, windows, doors & possibly a garage |
level 5Template Provided
Do the same as level 4, with more detail adding to the roof and wood edging. You must also add the garage |
level 6+Blank Canvas!
Create the building then add all the details, Try to add a cross section |
Peer Assessment
Print off a screen shot of your work and ask someone to suggest one way you could improve it
Extras
Complete the Name the tool (name the tool and its purpose)
Extras
Complete the Name the tool (name the tool and its purpose)