Architecture at UC Berkeley
Introduces architectural ideas, design principles, and methods of exploring problems of the built environment in a collaborative studio setting.
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition:
$5,698
Extended Commuter Tuition:
$3,698
Commuter Tuition:
$3,098
Session 1:
June 18, 2023
June 30, 2023
Session 2:
July 2, 2023
July 14, 2023
Session 3:
July 16, 2023
July 28, 2023
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Course Overview
Are you considering a career in architecture or design? Are you working on your college application and portfolio? Or are you simply curious about what it is like to be an architect?
The Summer Springboard architecture course for high school students introduces architectural ideas, design principles, and methods of exploring problems of the built environment in a collaborative studio setting. While working on a design project you will learn about the academic path to an architectural degree, the day-to-day work of an architect, and the career opportunities.
Excursions at UC Berkeley – Students may visit Stantec, one of the world’s top-tier design engineering firms. At Mission Bay, Stantec is helping the University of California, San Francisco transform cancer care. In Golden Gate Park, they partnered to design the California Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s greenest museums.
Topics you'll explore
Course Structure
There are nine 3-hour class sessions over the two-week course. During week one, students have class from 9am-12pm, Monday - Friday. During week two students have class from 9am-12pm Monday through Thursday. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to additional academic time (excursions, speakers).
