Vectorworks in-person training is here! 

Special - 20% discount, limited time only!

CORE CONCEPTS

Course Information
Date: 04/08/26 - 05/08/26
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Cost: £700.00 - Special £560.00 ( Prices exclude tax where applicable)
Location: ETC - Electronic Theater Controls - London

Description
Learn how to utilise tools, menu commands, and organise your designs in Vectorworks software. Core Concepts starts from the ground up, teaching you the skills needed to become a Vectorworks pro. Make use of 2D and 3D modelling techniques to help master the Vectorworks platform. Through interactive training, you will confidently learn the essential knowledge needed to operate Vectorworks software.

This course provides a solid foundation of Vectorworks skills and will help you prepare for the Vectorworks Core Associate Certification exam.

Learning Objectives

  • Explore the Vectorworks interface and learn how to navigate your designs.
  • Understand the hybrid design processes by integrating 2D and 3D drawing concepts into your designs.
  • Learn how to create and manage drawing resources, such as hatches, tiles, fills, line types, and symbols, and access industry-essential resources.
  • Identify file organisational structure by exploring the usage of Classes and Design Layers.
  • Utilise Sheet Layers and Viewports to document and present your designs.

Prerequisites

  • General understanding of basic drafting concepts, such as plan and elevation projections, scale and actual size, and drawing units.
  • Laptop with the latest Vectorworks version installed

VECTORWORKS SPOTLIGHT

Course Information
Date: 06/08/26 - 07/08/26
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Cost: £700.00 Special £560.00 ( Prices exclude tax where applicable)
Location: ETC - Electronic Theater Controls - London

Description
In this two-day class, you will explore in-depth Spotlight tools and commands for lighting and production design. You will go through the entire design workflow, from importing a venue file to designing a system, including staging, drape, lighting, rigging, and AV.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to import a venue file.
  • Understand how to configure staging, drape, lighting, rigging, and AV design elements.
  • Utilise file referencing and project sharing to streamline collaboration.
  • Explore how to quickly design and focus a light plot.
  • Learn how to present your design with realistic rendered images, walk-through animations, and Vectorworks Cloud Presentations.
  • Utilise Vectorworks Spotlight tools and commands to build a complete production model and then document and share it with your team.

Prerequisites

  • Attendees must have a general understanding of Vectorworks basic drafting concepts.
  • Completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts class and/or successful completion of the Vectorworks Core Associate Certification exam.
  • Active Vectorworks Spotlight or Design Suite Licence
  • Laptop

CREDITS

For most industry bodies, structured training counts towards your required CPD hours, but please check your own membership to confirm.

Additional Information

For all attendees, coffee and snacks will be provided. 

We may be able to provide a computer upon request for this training on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, we encourage participants to bring their laptop computer with the software installed. The software may either be your registered licence , or you may obtain and install an evaluation copy before arriving for the course. We will not issue refunds due to malfunctions of software installed on personal laptops. The course instructor is not available or responsible for troubleshooting or servicing personal laptops, nor is the trainer responsible for technical problems experienced during the course due to individual computer hardware or software malfunctions. Detailed information on downloading the software will be emailed and found in your registration confirmation. 

Refund and Cancellation policy

Due to limited seating, class registration fees are non-refundable. However, upon request, your purchase can be used towards purchasing a future class. Classes may be subject to cancellation. Cancellations are determined by five (5) business days before the class starts. Registrants will be notified by email, and a full refund will be issued in the event of a cancellation. 

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Please note that the spaces are limited to 10 people and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.