Interior Design Crash Course Module

🔹Weekly 1 Live Class + 3 Recorded Lessons

Course Duration: 45 days.

Total Hours: 24.

Total Class: 15

🔹Access to Private Group for Support

🔹All Classes in Bengali

💰 Fee: 4k

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Proficient 3D Modeling in SketchUp

• Application of Interior Design Principles

• Photorealistic Rendering with V-Ray

• End-to-End Design Project Execution

• Portfolio-Ready Project Development

🧰 Tools & Software Used

• SketchUp Pro 2025

• V-Ray 6 for SketchUp

• Photoshop 2025

• Adobe PDF (for documentation and output sharing)

📝 Assessment & Certification

• Mid-course Assignment (10%)

• Final Project Submission (40%)

• Participation & Attendance (10%)

• Final Assessment & Portfolio Evaluation (40%)

• Students who successfully complete the course with minimum 70% attendance and acceptable project quality will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Comprehensive Training Module

Module 1: Foundations of 3D Modeling in SketchUp 

Class 1: Getting Started with SketchUp

• Objective: To set up the SketchUp environment and master fundamental navigation and drawing tools.

• Topics Covered:

  • Software installation and initial setup.

  • Understanding and configuring unit templates (architectural, engineering, and metric).

  • Efficient Mouse Navigation: Orbit, Pan, and Zoom for complete 3D control.

  • Workspace Customization: Setting up and arranging toolbars for a productive workflow.

  • Core Drawing Tools: Line (L), Rectangle (Rec), Circle (C), Arc, Pie, and Polygons (Pl).

  • Core Modification Tools: Push/Pull, Move, Rotate, Scale, Offset, and the Follow Me tool.

Class 2: Building Your First Interior Space

• Objective: To apply foundational skills to construct a basic architectural layout.

• Topics Covered:

  • Translating a 2D plan into a 3D model.

  • Creating a multi-room layout (e.g., Bedroom, Kitchen, Drawing Room).

  • Techniques for creating precise openings for doors and windows.

  • Best practices for saving, versioning, and organizing project files.

Class 3: Advanced Modeling & Detailing

• Objective: To create complex custom objects and add realistic details to the model.

• Topics Covered:

  • Advanced applications of the Follow Me tool for creating moldings, cornices, and custom profiles.

  • Introduction to Solid Tools (Union, Subtract, Intersect) for complex object creation.

  • Using Sandbox Tools for organic shapes like curtains or custom furniture.

  • Modeling standard doors and windows with frames and panels.

  • Creating basic furniture (tables, shelves, sofas) from scratch.

  • Applying materials and textures to surfaces.

  • Mastering texture placement, scaling, and rotation for realism.

Module 2: Interior Design Principles & Application (Week 2)

Class 4: The Theory of Interior Design

• Objective: To understand the fundamental principles and elements that govern effective interior design.

• Topics Covered:

  • Principles of Design: Balance, Harmony, Rhythm, Emphasis, Contrast, and Proportion.

  • Elements of Design: Space, Line, Form, Light, Color, Texture, and Pattern.

  • Ergonomics and spatial planning.

  • Case Study: Analyzing professional designs to identify the application of these principles.

Class 5: Kitchen Design & Modeling

• Objective: To design and model a complete, functional, and aesthetically pleasing kitchen.

• Topics Covered:

  • Common Kitchen Layouts (L-Shape, U-Shape, Galley, Island) and the Work Triangle.

  • Standard Kitchen Measurements for cabinetry, countertops, and appliances.

  • Using the Array function for repetitive elements (e.g., cabinet doors, tiles).

  • Leveraging the 3D Warehouse to source high-quality models efficiently.

  • Cabinet Detailing: Modeling handles, hinges, and interior shelving.

  • Scaling and arranging all components to complete a kitchen scene.

Class 6: Bedroom Design & Atmosphere

• Objective: To design a bedroom that reflects a specific mood and style through thoughtful organization.

• Topics Covered:

  • Core components of a bedroom: layout, storage, and lighting zones.

  • Creating atmosphere through Functions, Mood, and Style (e.g., Minimalist, Bohemian, Modern).

  • Achieving Balance & Harmony through furniture placement and color palettes.

  • Establishing Rhythm and flow within the space.

  • Organizing and completing a bedroom scene with all necessary elements.

Module 3: Rendering with V-Ray (Week 3)

Class 7: Scene Preparation & V-Ray Introduction

• Objective: To organize the SketchUp model for rendering and set up the V-Ray environment.

• Topics Covered:

  • Advanced Material Assignment and management.

  • Using Layers (Tags) to organize complex models.

  • Utilizing Shadow and Fog tools for in-viewport previews.

  • Efficient object management with Hide/Unhide.

  • Camera placement: Position Camera, Walk, and Look Around tools.

  • Understanding the Default Tray functions (Outliner, Styles).

  • V-Ray installation and integration with SketchUp.

  • Camera perspective tricks for compelling compositions.

Class 8: Multi-Room Project Workshop

• Objective: To apply modeling and design skills to a variety of room types.

• Topics Covered:

  • Guided project development for an Office Room, Drawing Room, and Bathroom.

  • Addressing the unique functional and aesthetic requirements of each space.

Class 9: V-Ray Essentials & First Render

• Objective: To understand the V-Ray interface and produce a basic render.

• Topics Covered:

  • Creating and managing scenes for rendering.

  • Modeling realistic ceilings with lighting coves.

  • Overview of the V-Ray for SketchUp Toolbar.

  • Introduction to the V-Ray Asset Editor: The hub for materials, lights, and settings.

  • Basic Light Setup using a Dome Light for ambient illumination.

  • Navigating essential V-Ray Settings for a test render.

Module 4: Advanced Rendering & Post-Production (Week 4)

Class 10: The Art of Architectural Lighting

• Objective: To master different V-Ray light types to create realistic and atmospheric lighting.

• Topics Covered:

  • Concepts of Architectural Lighting: Ambient, Task, and Accent lighting.

  • Creating a Night Light Setup.

  • Practical uses of Rectangular Light (for windows/softboxes), Omni Light (for bulbs), Sphere Light, and Spot Light.

  • Controlling light Intensity, Color, and other modifications.

Class 11: Realistic Materials & Final Rendering

• Objective: To create photorealistic materials and execute a high-quality final render.

• Topics Covered:

  • Mirror Setup and creating other reflective surfaces (glass, polished metal).

  • Editing Material Properties: Reflection, Refraction, Bump, and Displacement for texture and depth.

  • Fine-tuning render settings for quality vs. speed.

  • The final Render process.

Class 12: Advanced Rendering Projects

• Objective: To produce a series of portfolio-quality day and night renders.

• Topics Covered:

  • Project-based workflow for rendering a Bathroom, Bedroom, Office Room, and a small Restaurant/Café scene.

  • Troubleshooting common rendering issues.

• Hands-On Exercise: Students will work on rendering one of the provided project scenes in both day and night lighting.

• Expected Outcome: Students will have multiple high-quality renders demonstrating their lighting and material skills.

Module 5: Final Touches & Project Submission (Week 5)

Class 13: Project Review and Professional Feedback

• Objective: To receive constructive criticism and assess student progress.

• Topics Covered:

  • Peer and instructor review of student projects.

  • Individualized assessment of strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Q&A session to address challenges and refine techniques.

Class 14: Creating Professional 3D Floor Plans

• Objective: To create visually engaging 3D floor plans for client presentations.

• Topics Covered:

  • Setting up camera views for top-down and axonometric plans.

  • Styling the model for a clean, graphical presentation.

  • Exporting 3D floor plans for use in portfolios or presentations.

Class 15: Post-Production in Photoshop

• Objective: To enhance raw renders in Photoshop to achieve a polished, commercial look.

• Topics Covered:

  • Best practices for Layout & Organization using layers and masks.

  • Applying basic adjustments: Levels, Curves, Color Balance, and Brightness/Contrast.

  • Grouping & Organizing Layers for a non-destructive workflow.

  • Adding effects like lens flare, depth of field, and compositing people or objects.

Class 16: Final Assignment Submission & Course Wrap-Up

• Objective: To showcase the culmination of skills learned throughout the course.

• Topics Covered:

  • Submission and brief presentation of the final, comprehensive interior design project.

  • Final review and feedback from the instructor.

  • Course recap and discussion of next steps for continued learning.

  • Awarding of course completion certificates.