Want to pursue a career in architecture? STUDIO FIRST will help you create a competitive portfolio for application to any three-year Master of Architecture program.
STUDIO FIRST is a short, intense, and impactful program for people with no formal background in architecture who are considering graduate studies in architecture, urban design, or landscape architecture.
STUDIO FIRST is designed for students who already have or are currently working on their bachelor’s degree in any field. It provides a bridge toward entrance into a three-year Master of Architecture program.
The main goal of STUDIO FIRST is to help participants generate competitive portfolio material appropriate for application to an accredited professional program in architecture or any of the environmental design fields.
STUDIO FIRST includes:
- faculty-guided studio work, including one-on-one instruction and constructive feedback
- guided software tutorials
- lectures by expert instructors and guest speakers
- student critiques, pin-ups, and presentations
- reviews with guest critics, including members of the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism faculty
- access to studio space in the Architecture Building (optional)
- optional in-person Open House to meet instructors and fellow participants
- Certificate of Completion
Schedule:
STUDIO FIRST is a full-time program, requiring a high level of engagement and commitment. Students attend five days a week for five weeks. The course is about 30 hours per week. In addition, most students spend an additional 5-15 hours a week working on their projects.
Four afternoons a week (1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT) are dedicated to design studio. Activities include technique lectures, design exercises, small group discussions, individual feedback sessions, studio-wide presentations, and reviews. Three mornings a week (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT) are dedicated to labs with the Digitial Instructor, who will also offer office-hour appointments for individual software assistance and questions.
Program Cost:
2024 Program Fee: CAD $3,050 + HST = $3,446.50
Questions? Contact Maria Cook at studiofirst@carleton.ca.