# SketchUp courses

> SketchUp is a 3D modeling application known for its speed and accessibility, widely used by architects for concept massing studies, 3D site models, architectural diagram bases and presentation geometry. Its direct modeling approach, where geometry is created quickly by pushing and pulling faces, makes it the practical choice for early-stage design work and for generating the 3D base geometry that architectural presentation diagrams are derived from.

## At a glance

- Software hub: SketchUp
- Courses listed: 3
- Canonical: https://paacademy.com/software/sketchup

## Courses

- [Architecture Diagram Mastery: Concept to Portfolio](https://paacademy.com/course/architecture-diagram-mastery-concept-to-portfolio)
- [SketchUp for Beginners 101](https://paacademy.com/course/sketchup-for-beginners-101)
- [Architectural Diagrams: From Sketchup to Photoshop to After Effects](https://paacademy.com/course/architectural-diagrams-from-sketchup-to-photoshop-to-after-effects)

## FAQ

### Is SketchUp good for beginners?

Yes, it's widely considered one of the most approachable 3D modeling tools for architecture students.

### How is SketchUp used in architectural design and presentation at PAACADEMY?

At PAACADEMY, SketchUp is used as the 3D geometry base for architectural diagram and presentation workflows. In _Architecture Diagram Mastery: Concept to Portfolio_, it provides the 3D model source for a SketchUp-to-Illustrator diagram workflow covering parti, zoning and axonometric drawings. In _Architectural Diagrams: From SketchUp to Photoshop to After Effects_, it supplies the 3D base for a Photoshop render processing and After Effects animation workflow.

### What does Architecture Diagram Mastery: Concept to Portfolio cover?

_Architecture Diagram Mastery_ by Ritika Rathore is a 6-hour beginner course across 12 lessons covering: translating design ideas into clear and effective diagrams; creating key architectural diagram types including parti, zoning and axonometric drawings; and building a structured SketchUp-to-Illustrator workflow for vector presentation production.

### Is SketchUp suitable for beginners in architectural design at PAACADEMY?

Yes. Both SketchUp courses at PAACADEMY are classified as beginner level. SketchUp's direct modeling interface is specifically designed for accessibility, and _Architecture Diagram Mastery: Concept to Portfolio_ teaches the complete diagram production workflow from 3D geometry setup to final presentation output without requiring prior SketchUp experience.