Architectural Studies I

The study of architecture is an exciting multidisciplinary activity that combines an investigation into the design process with an examination of history and socioecological conditions. In this course, you’ll have a chance to explore architectural studies through a sequence of design prompts. You’ll begin with exercises focused on your own home/work area and practice the foundations of orthographic and perspective design drawing. For your final project, you’ll study a photographer’s work to define an aspect of their artistic style, then use this information to inspire a space of your own design — a live/work studio for the photographer. Through drawings and models, you'll develop your observation, representation and visual presentation skills. The course will conclude with a virtual exhibition of student work to guests from the architectural design community. Come explore whether architecture might be the right path for you. 

What You'll Learn

• Principles of design thinking
• How to plan and deliver visual and verbal presentations
• Design-related vocabulary and visual language to share complex ideas

Who Should Register 

This course is for ninth to 12th graders and is a prerequisite for Architectural Studies II. 

Instructors

Matt Fujimoto

More Information

This course is taught via Canvas and Zoom video conferencing. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. Activities are held both synchronously and asynchronously with students working independently as well as collaboratively.

To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection and a headset and webcam. 

We’ll provide some supplies for this course and will mail them to you prior to the first day. We’ll also email you a list of additional materials that you’ll need to purchase. Note: We cannot ship supplies internationally.    

See the Policies page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

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After participating in this course, you can claim a Youth & Teen Programs digital badge that you can share with prospective colleges, universities and employers and on social media.

Details

Jan 6–Mar 12, 2025 No class Jan 20 and Feb 17	Day Mon, Wed	Time 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
	Location Online	Cost $675
	Refund Deadline Dec 17, 2024	Waitlist