Your level of English must be sufficient to be able to follow the Architecture courses: here there are no traditional language courses.
You'll practise your English every day and learn as you study architecture.
An ideal introduction to British architecture and design, this course is based around the creative processes of ‘thinking and making’ to enhance your understanding of architectural design.
You will consider architectural concepts of space, form, function and technology through a mixture of theory, practice and fieldwork. You will develop your drawing skills, whilst individual and group studio projects will allow you to explore building materials and methods of construction.
Course study trips will underpin your studio sessions with visits to significant buildings and public spaces, including London. You’ll be encouraged to use digital techniques in your work, along with drawing and illustrative methods to develop your ideas on building concepts, spatial awareness and form.
Using your drawings and digital software, you will also produce a 3D model from your design.
Course delivery:
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00 (includes Saturday 10 August 10.00-16.00)
Total taught hours: 75 ( for 2 week programme)
Course highlights include:
Principles of architectural design
Spatial awareness
Urban planning
Course study trips including Stonehenge, Bath & London
Project: Ancient vs Modern
Research and sketchbook sessions
Responding to an architectural brief
Experimental design and large-scale installations
Architectural materials, structures and construction
Digital Drawing
Laser Cutting and CAD software
Developing a 3D model
Course aims
Develop your working knowledge and understanding of architectural design concepts, techniques and processes
Provide extended practical sessions to experiment with architectural processes in a Higher Education setting
Enable you to produce a varied folio of architectural drawings, designs and models work to demonstrate your skills and knowledge
Encourage your independent thinking and critical reflection when responding to a brief and investigating architectural design solutions
Raise your awareness of historical, contextual and theoretical issues that influence architectural design
Encourage an understanding of the relationship between theory, history and practice
Enhance your understanding of architectural design techniques; how to communicate visually and respond creatively to a brief
Improve your ability to communicate confidently and to use appropriate presentation skills
Course materials and resources
All course materials, equipment and course trips are included in the course fee.
Students will be taught in professional art and design studios and digital suites, with access to our library and online resources.
Course outcomes and assessments
Work produced during the course will be collated into a digital journal for students to add to their portfolio or for future development.
All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Summer Course Certificate detailing course contents and study hours.
