Introduction to Architecture
Be an architect for two weeks! In this course, you’ll learn how architecture can address social and environmental issues in your community, and work in teams to build your own architectural creations. Explore your inner designer and learn architectural techniques to express your ideas through a variety of hands-on physical projects. Get an introduction to drafting and model making.
What You'll Learn
- Basic drawing and modeling skills
- Design-related vocabulary
- How to communicate architectural ideas with basic models and hand drawings
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills used in the design process
- How to collaborate with peers to share ideas and tackle challenges
Who Should Register
This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders. You don’t need any previous architecture or design experience to enroll.
Instructors
More Information
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.
There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
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Jul 14–Jul 25, 2025
2A |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $780 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025 |
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Aug 11–Aug 22, 2025
4A |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $780 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025 |
Register |
