Google Sketchup.

Google Sketchup - Introduction

LOFT: TBAT use the basic features of Google Sketchup in a creative way

Must – Complete an accurate model of a Lego Brick Should – Use all the tools to improve and develop

your work Could – Use the software creatively to produce your

own designs.

Google Sketchup

What is it? Sketchup is an easy to use 3D

modelling program, used to design buildings, cars, and landscapes. Key Features:

Simple to use Add a location Easy to export

Examples:

Examples:

Examples:

Examples:

The Tools

Drawing tools –

Viewing tools –

Component tool –

Control tools –

Your Task:

You are going to use the software to create a Lego brick. Try to get it as accurate as possible, thinking about each individual component.

Remember to build it from the bottom up, and think about each step you are going to take before you start.

Ext: Choose an item from the ‘Box of Mystery’, then try to create it. Beware! Some of them are more difficult than others.

Review

Save your work and close all programs.

With the person next to you review the software we have just used: Who might use it? Was it easy to use? What did you like about it? If you had longer what could you produce?

Homework!Use the school computers or download Sketchup from Google. Have a practice at home and see how creative you can get. Save what you have done, then attach them to an email and send to me. Due: 1st week back after ½ term.