Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Lesson 1 - Utilising basic tools in Sketchup

In this unit, you will be learning about different types of computer graphics, and different software that we can use to create 3D graphics, vector graphics and how to manipulate photographs.



In today's lesson we are learning:


  • Know the difference between 2D and 3D graphics.
  • Be able to explain Scale (Using the silhouette located at the axis)
  • Develop your mouse skills by using the scroll wheel to orbit and zoom

Tasks:



  1. Make a copy of Mouse Buttons Worksheet and complete the text boxes to explain what the buttons do.
  2. Locate and open Google Sketchup on your computer using the start menu.

Homework:

Over the next few lessons you will be designing and creating your own house of the future. Using paper sketch the floor plan of the house that you wish to create, watch these videos: