Summer Architecture Career Discovery Program

Two-Week Architectural Program

For Rising High School Juniors and Seniors

This two-week class is designed to expose students to a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. The core of this course is studio work. In studio, students are immersed in a rigorous creative process that starts with an idea, moves into the development of abstract models, and ultimately leads to the design of an exciting and innovative architectural building proposal. Critique and evaluation of studio work is ongoing, occurring in one-on-one discussions with the instructor and in larger group reviews with invited architectural critics. Studio work is complemented by a series of lectures and presentations, which explore the broader context of architectural practice, contemporary projects, and practitioners, as well as technical concerns such as drawing and model making. High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall, who are interested in future careers in architecture or design-related fields and curious about the world, are encouraged to apply! The first week of the course will focus on building models and drawings. The second week will focus on using the computer as a design tool. Students will learn 3D modeling in Rhinoceros, 2D drawing, and image editing in Adobe Creative Suite. This exciting, immersive workshop will open your eyes to architecture as a future career and provide you with an impressive portfolio piece, essential to be accepted into a premier program like Rensselaer!

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Dates/Cost:

  • In-person session: July 8 – July 19, 2024 (M-F 9am-4pm EDT)
  • Online session: July 22 – August 2, 2024 (M-F 11am-6pm EDT)
  • Program cost: $1850
  • Registration will be on a first-come first-served basis.

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REGISTRATION PROCESS

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Contact Information

Matt Lopez, Career Discovery Program Director, School of Architecture
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RPI Summer, Outreach, & Advanced Professional Services
phone: 518-276-6809

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Dean

Evan Douglis, Professor

Address

School of Architecture
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street - Greene Bldg.
Troy, NY 12180 - USA

Main Phones

Front Desk: (+1) 518-276-6466
Dean’s Office: (+1) 518-276-6460
Student Services: (+1) 518-276-6877

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