What will I learn to create in the Architectural Diagrams workshop?

You will learn to create clean isometric diagrams, enhanced architectural renders, and animated site plans and diagrams for dynamic presentations.

Is this workshop suitable if I am new to architectural visualization?

Yes, the workshop is beginner-friendly and follows a step-by-step approach, starting with basic concepts and progressing to more advanced visualization techniques.

Which software will I use during the workshop?

You will work with SketchUp for 3D models and diagrams, Photoshop for rendering and post-processing, and After Effects for animation and motion graphics

What kind of project will I complete during the workshop?

You will individually create an architectural visualization project by combining the SketchUp, Photoshop, and After Effects techniques covered in the workshop.

How will the workshop improve my architectural presentation workflow?

You will learn practical workflows for exporting models, creating diagrams, enhancing visuals with textures and lighting, and animating presentations to communicate architectural ideas more effectively.

Full Access Workshop Jul 12 & 13, 2025 8 Hours Beginner

Architectural Diagrams: From Sketchup to Photoshop to After Effects

Name: Architectural Diagrams: From Sketchup to Photoshop to After Effects
Price: 85.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

Architectural Diagrams: From SketchUp to Photoshop to After Effects is a beginner-friendly course on PAACADEMY that teaches architectural visualization using three industry-standard tools. Participants export 3D models and linework from SketchUp, enhance renders and textures in Photoshop, and animate isometric diagrams and site plans in After Effects. The course follows a step-by-step workflow concluding in an individual visualization project combining all three techniques.

Shweta Hingane

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1 course5.0

About Architectural Diagrams: From Sketchup to Photoshop to After Effects

In today’s design world, strong visualization skills are essential for effectively communicating architectural ideas.
Whether you're a student, architect, or designer, mastering digital visualization techniques can take your presentations to the next level.

Effective visualization is a key skill for architects and designers to communicate their ideas clearly and attractively. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you master essential architecture visualization techniques using Photoshop, After Effects, and SketchUp.

We have carefully chosen these tools because they are widely used in the industry for architectural presentations, rendering, and animations:

Photoshop – For rendering, post-processing, and enhancing visuals.
After Effects – For animating isometric diagrams and site plans to create dynamic presentations.
SketchUp – For working with 3D models, exporting diagrams, adjusting shadows, and creating base visuals for further refinement.

In this workshop, you’ll gain practical skills that can enhance your portfolio and presentations, making your designs more impactful and visually appealing.

What you will learn

Set up and export 3D models from SketchUp for architectural visualization.
Create clean and engaging isometric diagrams for architectural presentations.
Apply Photoshop techniques to enhance renders, adjust lighting, and add textures.
Use After Effects to animate site plans and diagrams for dynamic storytelling.
Improve your design workflow for faster and more efficient visualization.
Create a professional-quality architectural visualization project by combining all techniques.

Methodology

This workshop will focus on architectural visualization techniques specifically tailored for:

Isometric Diagrams – Used to represent spatial relationships and conceptual ideas in a clear, engaging way.
Site Plan Animations – Showcasing urban and architectural designs dynamically using motion graphics.

This workshop will follow a step-by-step, hands-on approach, ensuring that students learn practical workflows for architectural visualization. We will start with basic concepts, gradually moving to more advanced techniques while working on realistic architectural projects.

Workflow Structure:

SketchUp Workflow – Setting up 3D models, exporting views, and working with shadows and linework for diagrams.
Photoshop Workflow – Enhancing architectural visuals with textures, lighting, and post-processing.
After Effects Workflow – Animating isometric diagrams and site plans(optional) for dynamic presentations.

Final Project:

Students will work individually to create their architecture visualization project by applying the techniques learned in the workshop.

Course Content

11 Lessons

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Software & tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

SketchUp

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Instructors

Shweta Hingane

1 Course5.0

Shweta Hingane is a creative design professional with a background in Architecture and Urban Planning, specializing in graphic communication. She has become a leading voice in architectural visualization through her platform, The.Archart, one of the most renowned platforms in the architecture industry, with over 200K followers. Her goal is to empower students and professionals to elevate their design narratives through compelling graphics. She has taught over 3000+ students all across the globe.

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3 Comments

Yuta Kastarz

Hello can we have the exploded drawings from Day 1 please? Thanks

Aug 15, 2025

Amer Faraon

Hello! All files can be found in the workshop's designated Google Drive folder. To access them, click 'Watch Now' → 'Files' → 'Download Course Files'.

Saliha

The workshop was very productive, and I followed it with great interest. Thank you very much.

Aug 8, 2025