By the end of this course, learners will be able to interpret urban survey data, prepare structured AutoCAD drawings, develop urban-scale base maps, apply efficient SketchUp mapping techniques, and communicate design outcomes through professional presentations. Learners will also be able to organize large-scale spatial data using logical layers, color hierarchies, and simplified massing strategies suitable for urban analysis and visualization.
Apply Urban Scale Mapping Techniques Using SketchUp
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Interpret urban survey data and create structured AutoCAD drawings for large-scale mapping projects.
Build efficient urban base maps in SketchUp using layers, massing, and visual hierarchy techniques.
Communicate urban design outcomes through clear, professional presentations and mapped visuals.
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February 2026
Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the foundational workflow of urban-scale mapping by interpreting survey data, preparing AutoCAD drawings, organizing layers, and establishing visual standards required for accurate and scalable urban mapping projects.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on transforming prepared data into urban-scale 3D maps using SketchUp, applying efficient mapping techniques, and communicating the final outcomes through professional and visually structured presentations.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
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