Portfolio Preparation for Architecture for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
Course description
Have you always been interested in architecture? Are you thinking of applying to study this subject? Would you like to learn more about the practical and conceptual skills required from architects? This beginners course will help you understand what is needed to build a portfolio and decide whether this is the subject for you.
You may not be able to complete a full portfolio during the week, but the course will give you the tools to start building one. You will get a clear idea of how to go about producing work that is appropriate for inclusion in a portfolio in the future. Plus, you will get a lot of practice along the way.
Course Outcomes
After completing the course you will
- Have an understanding of the practical and conceptual elements of architecture
- Generated work for your portfolio
- Learnt how to explore space through drawing and model-making
- Knowledge of what makes a good portfolio
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methodologies will be explained or demonstrated
- We also offer learning resources for you to access outside of the classroom
All our on campus courses include:
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions to your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
All our online short courses include:
- Live and interactive online lessons with classmates from around the world
- The same course content and learning outcomes as our face to face courses
- Lesson recordings, for review, so you never have to miss a class
- Access to the virtual learning environment with course content
- Forums for support
- 2 weeks online access to the recordings of the live classroom sessions
- Ask questions to your tutor in real time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- However we always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are a great addition to your CV
Available dates
Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.
Details
Topics covered:
- The course is based around an architectural project that can be included in a portfolio for application for an architecture or foundation course.
- You will be introduced to spatial exploration through sketching, architectural drawing and model making.
- There will be opportunities to go through examples of candidates' portfolios that have been successful in applications to study architecture, and clarify the "do's" and "don'ts".
Materials
Onsite short course materials
Please bring with you to the first session:
- second hand magazines to cut up for collage
- different types of card and paper of various weights for model making, such as old cereal boxes, shoe boxes, grease-proof paper etc. (they don't need to be white)
If possible please bring a camera or camera phone to record the process of making work, and the outcomes. Everything else needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.
Online short course materials
To take part in the Online sessions you will need:
- An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
- Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine).
- Webcam
- Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible. You can test your network speed here - https://www.speedtest.net
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Learn about the practical and conceptual skills required from architects. This beginners teenagers' course will help you understand what is needed to build a portfolio and decide whether this is the subject for you.
Contact us:
- Central Saint Martins
- Telephone +44 (0)20 7514 7015
- Address 1 Granary Square King's Cross London N1C 4AA
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College: Central Saint Martins
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- Central Saint Martins
- Short Courses
- +44 (0)20 7514 7015
Address
- 1 Granary Square
- King's Cross
- London
- N1C 4AA