SketchUp for Storytellers | Level 2 | Spring '25

Level 2 is an advanced class that is designed for students with a solid foundation in SketchUp who are ready to tackle more complex projects. This course focuses on advanced modeling techniques, usage of extensions, real-world modeling scenarios, and a range of project types, ensuring students develop a comprehensive skill set in SketchUp.

  • Mandatory Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Level 1 of SketchUp for Storytellers in order to enroll for this course

  • This class will require an estimated 2-6 hours of work outside of the weekly Zoom classes.

  • Course runs April 9th - May 21st (break week May 7th)

  • Live Zoom Sessions: Wednesdays 6p - 8p PDT

  • SketchUp Pro 2024 is REQUIRED for this class. A discounted 1-year license is available for enrolled students (details below).

  • Instructor: Cameron Creath

  • Upon completion of Course, you will receive your Essential Art Department course certificate

Course Requirements

  • Google Earth

    Desktop version. Free download.

  • SketchUp Pro 2024

    SketchUp Pro 2024 is REQUIRED for this course. A discounted 1-year student license is available for all enrolled students for just $55 (normally $349)!

  • Layout 2024

    This is included in the SketchUp pro 2024 license.

Payment Plans

Choose the plan that works best for you & your needs!

SketchUp for Storytellers [Level 2]

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of three-dimensional creativity with our SketchUp for Storytellers class! Unlock the power of your imagination as you learn to mold digital spaces and bring your wildest design dreams to life.

Are you ready to add a whole new dimension to your creative toolkit? Whether you're an aspiring set designer, a budding environment artist, or just a curious individual- this course will revolutionize the  way you bring your ideas to life! Entertainment creation, inspiration and resources at your fingertips, taught by industry professionals passionate about their work.

Level 2 is an advanced class that is designed for students with a solid foundation in SketchUp who are ready to tackle more complex projects. This course focuses on advanced modeling techniques, usage of extensions, real-world modeling scenarios, and a range of project types, ensuring students develop a comprehensive skill set in SketchUp.  

Classes are conducted through live weekly online sessions, with students encouraged to dedicate 2-6 hours per week on homework. Assignments receive recorded personal instructor feedback, offering a supportive environment for growth and learning. By the end of this course, dedicated students will be able to create professional-level models with SketchUp, equipped with the skills and confidence to tackle any project.

Students can expect to go over the following:

-Extentions
-Set Decoration
-Compelx Tag, Scenes, and View Manageent
-Dark Ride Layout
-Importing illustrations
-Cleaning up messy models
-Drafting in Layout
-Modeling from Google Earth

-And more!

Please Note: This is an intensive 6-week course and will required dedicated time outside of the weekly Zoom classes. An average of 2-6 hours per week will be needed.


Only $499 for an intensive (6) weeks of instruction and interaction.

This is your intensive (6) week course into the world of 3D modeling! This course will help familiarize you with the interface and tools of SketchUp Pro. You will have access to downloadable handouts, live webinars, online classroom activities, access to network building skills and many more resources to help you.

Please Note:  This class requires SketchUp Pro 2024* for desktop. Students must have this software downloaded and ready to use before the first live session class.

*For those in need of 2024 SketchUp Pro, we are thrilled to be able to offer a student discount!  In partnership with Creation Engine, enrolled students will be able to purchase the SketchUp Studio for Students 1-year License (US & Canada) for just $55! SketchUp Pro normally retails at $349 /year. 

SketchUp Studio for Students includes:

  • SketchUp Pro 2024: SketchUp’s desktop modeler
  •  LayOut: Present your work in 2D
  • PreDesign: Enhance your design research
  • Style Builder: Create custom sketchy-edge styles
  • SketchUp for Web: SketchUp’s core 3D modeler accessible on the web
  • 3D Warehouse: A web-based 3D model library with millions of free user-created models
  • Extension Warehouse: A library of custom third-party extensions for SketchUp Pro
  • Sefaira: Building performance analysis for the early stages of design
  • Trimble Connect: Cloud storage and collaboration platform
  • Mobile Viewer: Review 3D models on mobile or tablet devices
  • Mixed Reality (XR) Viewer: Augmented and virtual reality viewing of SketchUp models
  • SketchUp Campus: SketchUp’s official online learning guide
  • SketchUp for iPad: Sketch, mark up, and collaborate in 3D anywhere.


Details and instructions to obtaining this discounted license will be provided to students upon enrollment.



Each course will have a (6) week schedule that will be available to you week by week. At the beginning of each week, you will have access to the entire course content for that week, and you will be able to navigate it at your own pace

During each week, there will be a live, instructor led, Let's Talk! Series over Zoom where we will go over all the content for the week, look at assignments that may have been turned in and the instructors will be answering your questions, in real-time.

The content from the week stays accessible to you the student for 1 year, so you will always have the opportunity to go back to prior weeks to review information or download handouts as needed. 

It is our hope that the course content will inspire you to dive into this crazy industry, and become an Essential part of any creative department. We expect you to have fun while taking the course, because even though it is packed with information and resources, you should still be enjoying every moment of it! 


All students will have until one week before course start to cancel their registration and receive a full refund (Minus applicable fees & taxes). Cancellations requested within one week of class started will not be refunded. Please see our Terms & Conditions for any questions. 



SketchUp for Storytellers [Level 2] | Spring 2025

Course starts April 9th!

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Meet Your Instructor- Cameron Creath

Cameron Creath

Ambassador Instructor

Cameron is an expert SketchUp modeler currently running his own business 3D modeling for interior design firms and furniture companies. Previously working in the hospitality interior design industry Cameron has worked on designing large scale hospitality projects like the guest room redesigns at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Cameron is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts receiving a BFA in Theatrical Scenic Design. His passion lives in all things theme park and immersive experience design. Cameron is beyond excited to be joining The Essential Art Department as a SketchUp instructor! As a previous student of TEAD he cannot wait to work with creative and eager students. He is a real geek about European theme parks!

SketchUp for Storytellers [Level 2]

Session starts April 9th! $499 / (6) Weeks. Limited capacity.