COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN7th Grade

INTRODUCTION TO SKETCHUP 8

While watching the video, think about… How could you tell the artist changed his idea for

the building? What is an advantage to using SketchUp to

design the building instead of hand drawing?

DRILL # ____

Name 5 objects or ideas that can be designed with a CAD program.

CAD WORKSTATION

Includes: Computer Keyboard Display Screen Drawing Tablet Plotter

ADVANTAGES OF CAD

Faster to draft and design at one time More accurate and less errors Less time to change or improve design Provides a list of parts and the cost Identifies strengths and weaknesses Documents ideas Shares work

POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES TO CAD

Too Easy to Use Design technology that is not possible to make

May Take Longer Easy to spend too much time playing with

aspects Some Restrictions

Can’t do everything

ACTIVITY

If you took Tech Ed last year… use the instructions to make a farm.

If you did NOT take Tech Ed last year… complete Start Drawing Part 1 together.

CLOSING

Name two advantages to using CAD instead of traditional drawing.

Use two examples from what you designed today (either the farm or the house) to support your answer.

Write in complete sentences.

DRILL # ____

What are the components of a CAD workstation that we use in our class?

CONTINUE ACTIVITY

If you took Tech Ed last year… use the instructions to make a farm.

If you did NOT take Tech Ed last year… complete Start Drawing Part 2 on your own. complete Start Drawing Part 3 on your own.

CLOSING

How does Harald Belker use SketchUp 8 in his career as a Concept/Entertainment Designer?

Be specific in your response.

DRILL

Based on your knowledge of CAD, what are some disadvantages of CAD that you have experienced?

IMPORTING IMAGES ON SKETCHUP

Use the PowerPoint instructions to learn how to import images on SketchUp.

Your final product will consist of two billboards. One billboard will show the mascot and school

information One billboard will advertise a club or class

offered at the school.

CLOSING

Write one tip that you could give someone when first starting SketchUp 8.

Good Example: (you can’t use this) Use the tape measure to double check

measurements.

Bad Example: “Work hard” or “Take your time”