Discover Architecture Pre-College Program 2012 Program Dates
Session 1: Sunday, June 17—Saturday, June 30, 2012
(Deadline: May 11, 2012)
Session 2: Sunday, July 8—Saturday, July 21, 2012
(Deadline: June 8, 2012)
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Overview
Discover Architecture is a two
week program offered at the School of Architecture at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus where high
school juniors, seniors, and beginning college students have the
opportunity to get introduced to architectural graphics, design,
modeling, and computer-based programs.
Discover Architecture students learn about the roles and
responsibilities of architects in relation to design, the
profession, and the environment.
A daylong trip to
Program
Discover Architecture is a rigorous and involved program, and
it requires students to engage in a mature and informed way.
Instruction, lectures, and films led by faculty are
scheduled throughout the day, and the evenings offer opportunities
to explore the campus and recreation facilities with fellow
students. During the
two-week session, students engage in a series of exercises
including drafting, modeling, composition, computer modeling,
design, and presentation, which leads to a comprehensive
architectural design project. Students
work with faculty, teaching assistants, and each other in
one-on-one and group critiques to discuss and improve upon their
individual designs.
The final product is displayed in a gallery at the end of the
session for students, parents, and faculty.
With successful completion of the program, the
Studio
The design process in the architectural design studio is the
primary emphasis of the program.
The design studio environment is a major factor in
facilitating comprehensive design and interaction amongst the
students and faculty.
Each student receives his or her own desk, which is open to the rest
of the studio. A sense
of inclusion between the students is important in easing
conversations about design.
Mornings and afternoons are spent in studio where students
apply information from the morning session into their design
solutions. Throughout the two weeks, students work on a series of
short design exercises related to a single, comprehensive,
architectural design project.
Field Trip - Columbus, IN
The highlight for many students is a daylong trip to
Seminars, Films, and Computer Applications
Each
During the evening, students view films and slides introducing
architects, ideas, and architectural projects to further
explore architecture.
Students have a unique opportunity to utilize the expertise and
technology the
Accommodations
Students live and eat in a supervised University residence hall in
the heart of campus, enabling the students to experience what life
as a college student might be like.
The residence hall is in close proximity to the design
studio,
Fees
The program fee for
Discover Architecture is $1300.00
in addition to a non-refundable $100.00 application fee. This fee includes
the cost of room and board, drawing supplies and equipment, books on
architecture, a field trip to
Because the program is limited to no more than 40 students per session, it is important to apply early. All applicants will be notified when their application has been received.
The balance of payment -- $1,200.00 is due by the application deadline as listed above.
Application Requirements
1)
Application Form
2) Letter of recommendation from student's parent(s) or guardian(s)
indicating their interest in, and the motivation for, participating in
this pre-college program.
3) $100.00 nonrefundable Application Fee
Please save application as a PDF along with recommendation letter
entitled: YourLastName_FirstInitial.pdf and submit as
an attachment to: Lee W.
Waldrep, Ph.D., Assistant Director -
lwaldrep@illinois.edu by
stated deadline. Send $100.00 Application Fee via check or money order
payable to the
4) Optional: Essay for Kenneth Jacobs Memorial Scholarship -
Deadline: May 11, 2012, for both sessions!
School of Architecture - Discover
117 Architecture Building
(217) 333-7720
Additional Information
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