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Javier Sanchez Department of Architecture

Javier Sanchez

Inaugural
Dean’s Distinguished
Visiting Critic for 2013
@ UTSA

Project:
Amsterdam 235

Gaudi Department of Architecture

Gaudi

Casa Batllo (1877)
Antonio Gaudi
@
Study Abroad in
Barcelona
every Fall

Raymond Russell Park Department of Architecture

Raymond Russell Park

Raymond Russell Park
@
Design Build Project
UTSA

Diane Hays (faculty)

Piano Department of Architecture

Piano

Menil Collection (1987)
Houston, Texas
Renzo Piano
@
Field Trips
Texas Architecture

Nouvel Department of Architecture

Nouvel

Musee du
quai Branly (2006)
Paris, France
Jean Nouvel
@
Travel to France

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Summer Career Academy in Architecture & Interior Design

The Summer Career Academy in Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Texas at San Antonio offers a two-week summer introduction to the design disciplines and careers of architects and interior designers. Taught by faculty members of the College of Architecture, the Summer Career Academy provides hands-on insight into the creative and professional practice of architecture and interior design. It is intended to help high school and college students ponder whether architecture or interior design is right for them. Previous architecture or design experience is not required. Curiosity is the only prerequisite.

What students will do:

Held in the studio classrooms at the UTSA Downtown Campus Monterey Building, the course will introduce participants to many of the challenges and rewards involved in the creation of the designed environment.  Just a short walk from campus, downtown San Antonio will be our laboratory for both visual and hands-on design exercises that engage personal exploration in introducing basic design skills such as: sketching, creative thinking, model construction, spatial thinking, photography, and the organization of architectural information. Participants will also engage in field trips to local architecture and design firms and projects currently under construction as well as tours of significant San Antonio architecture. 

Summer Career Academy participants will:

  • develop an appreciation of the designed environment
  • develop familiarity with actual construction and design practices
  • explore drawing, modeling, and design thinking
  • explore creative and visual thinking skills
  • utilize observation and communication skills
  • gain clarity about the education necessary for design professions

 

When: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Monday through Friday, June 10 – 21, 2013 

Where: The Architecture Studios of the Monterey Building, UTSA Downtown Campus

Who:  High school students, college students, and others interested in architecture and interior design careers. (High school-age students must be in good standing to be eligible to participate.)

Cost:  $650  This includes individual studio space in which to work, and tools and supplies necessary to fully engage in daily exercises, including basic supplies and materials, field trips, use of computer resources, the opportunity to interact with design professionals and faculty, and the opportunity to meet other design students.

Admission is on a first come – first served basis. Space is limited to 28 students.

Note: The Summer Academy is two weeks of daily classes, not an overnight residential program.

Information and application materials:

Prof. Stephen Temple
Phone: (210) 458-3023  
Email:   stephen.temple@utsa.edu

Download the Application Form here