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 LOFT: TBAT use the basic features of Google Sketchup in a creative way  Must – Complete an accurate model of a Lego Brick  Should – Use all the tools to improve and develop your work  Could – Use the software creatively to produce your own designs.

What is it?  Sketchup is an easy to use 3D modelling program, used to design buildings, cars, and landscapes.  Key Features:  Simple to use  Add a location  Easy to export

 Drawing tools –  Viewing tools –  Component tool –  Control tools –

 You are going to use the software to create a Lego brick. Try to get it as accurate as possible, thinking about each individual component.  Remember to build it from the bottom up, and think about each step you are going to take before you start.  Ext: Choose an item from the ‘Box of Mystery’, then try to create it. Beware! Some of them are more difficult than others.

Save your work and close all programs.  With the person next to you review the software we have just used:  Who might use it?  Was it easy to use?  What did you like about it?  If you had longer what could you produce? Homework! Use the school computers or download Sketchup from Google. Have a practice at home and see how creative you can get. Save what you have done, then attach them to an and send to me. Due: 1 st week back after ½ term.