Architectural Studies II

Interested in diving deeper into the world of architecture? Architecture II expands upon what you learned in Architectural Studies I. In this course, you’ll work with a hypothetical client, and examine the history and socioeconomic conditions of a specific community in the world. We'll begin by exploring urban design and design justice. Throughout the course you’ll work on designing a community space for the Japanese American Museum network. You’ll learn from guest speakers and take virtual excursions to sites of significance in the Japanese American Museum network. You’ll also practice skills in siting, programming, vignetting, detailing, and visual and verbal presentation. The course will conclude with an virtual exhibition of student work to guests from the professional architectural design community.  

What You'll Learn

• How to develop your unique design process that is receptive and dynamic
• New attitudes that deepen your understanding of community as a tangible part of architecture
• The ways in which the community is a tangible part of architecture
• How architectural ideas help transform communities

Who Should Register 

This course is for ninth to 12th graders. Architectural Studies I is a prerequisite to register for this course. 

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. 

Earn a Digital Badge

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

Mar 24–May 28, 2025 No class May 26	Day Mon, Wed	Time 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
	Location Online	Cost $712.50
	Refund Deadline Feb 27, 2025	Status Closed