AutoCAD and SketchUp for Interior Design

Ages: 18+
Term: Spring
Length: 10 weeks

Overview

This beginner-friendly course offers a clear and supportive introduction to AutoCAD and SketchUp for Interior Design, ideal for anyone new to digital drawing or looking to build confidence using industry-standard design software.

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Course information

The course is delivered on campus and is suitable for aspiring interior designers, current students, or those who've completed one of our introductory interior design short courses.

If you’ve ever wanted to turn your interior ideas into professional-looking drawings and 3D visuals but felt unsure where to start, this course is designed for you. Through step-by-step demonstrations, guided practice and hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how to create accurate interior plans and engaging 3D representations using AutoCAD and SketchUp.

You’ll be introduced to the essential tools and workflows used by interior designers to communicate ideas clearly and professionally. In AutoCAD, you’ll focus on producing accurate 2D drawings such as floor plans and elevations. In SketchUp, you’ll learn how to bring those drawings to life by creating 3D models, adding finishes, furniture and spatial detail.

Your tutor will guide you through SketchUp’s core tools and techniques, including drawing and measuring tools, push/pull modelling, navigation controls and applying materials. You’ll learn how to build interior spaces in 3D, add furniture and accessories, and develop a clear sense of scale, proportion and layout.

By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident using both programs together, transforming 2D AutoCAD drawings into fully realised 3D SketchUp models, giving you a strong digital foundation to support further study, professional development or personal design projects.

Understanding the software interfaces and toolbars
Navigating and working confidently on screen
Using core tools such as line, rectangle, circle, arc, offset, copy, fillet and trim
Creating floor plans, elevations and furniture drawings
Making blocks and exporting drawings to scale
Annotation, dimensions and accurate measurement
Modelling interior spaces in 3D
Applying realistic materials, finishes and furniture

At the end of the course you'll:

Create accurate 2D drawings in AutoCAD, including floor plans and elevations
Model interior design schemes in 3D using SketchUp
Combine AutoCAD and SketchUp workflows by turning 2D drawings into 3D models
Produce and print professional drawings to scale

You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

No, there’s no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.

What you need to know

Spring term 2027

Tuesday 12 January – 16 March 2027 (10 Tuesday evenings, 18.00–21.00)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£375

Any additional costs

Access to a computer with AutoCAD and/or SketchUp installed is recommended to practise between sessions, but isn't required.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

USB flash drive
Notebook and pens/pencils to take notes

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Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your creative journey! After this course, you could further your interior design software skills with another short course or look to the future and explore our creative qualifications that can prepare you to further your current career, enable you to retrain to an alternative career path or prepare you for future creative arts studies.