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Architecture in the City

Visual Arts
Engineering
Leadership

College of Architecture and Planning, CU Denver

Denver, CO1 day to 1 week

Architecture in the City is a summer program offered by the College of Architecture and Planning at CU Denver for students in grades 10 through 12. Participants explore architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and urban planning through hands-on projects including model building, drawing, and design-build challenges. The program is available in multiple formats, from a one-day introductory workshop to week-long day or overnight camps. It is an excellent opportunity for students with an interest in design and the built environment to gain real experience at the college level.

Visit architectureandplanning.ucdenver.edu

Skills You'll Build

Visual Art

Creating drawings, paintings, or other visual work to express ideas and observations.

CAD Design

Modeling parts and products in 3D software before they're built for real.

Problem Solving

Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.

Team Leadership

Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.

Related Careers

Architect

Direct hands-on experience in model building, drawing techniques, and design-build projects core to architecture practice.

Urban Planner

Exposure to urban planning and design through interdisciplinary summer camp curriculum and projects.

Interior Designer

Develops spatial design skills through model building and drawing techniques applicable to interior design work.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
10th - 12th
Format
In-Person
Time Commitment
1 week full-time (or 1 day)
Competitiveness
Open Enrollment
Best For
Aspiring architects and designers

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