Young Professionals Architecture and the built environment

Young Professionals Architecture and the built environment summer course in Oxford, by Bucksmore Education.

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Key Details

Available from: 8th or 22nd July
Provider: Bucksmore Education
Ages: 13-17
Fees: £ 2,595.00 / week

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Course Summary

This course covers the history of architecture, architectural concepts, and design methods through practical exercises. It introduces techniques for conceptualising, analysing, and defining surroundings through the eyes of an architect.

Students will explore and document their surroundings, practicing drawing techniques relevant to contemporary urban contexts. Ideal for those interested in art, design, urban planning, and sustainable development.

Students will gain a solid understanding of architectural concepts and techniques and a contextual awareness of different perspectives and approaches within the art, design and construction fields.

The real-world Capstone industry project is developed and delivered by Class of Your Own, a UK social enteprise that has inspired young learners to experience the Built Environment through their Design Engineer and Construct (DEC) learning programme. Upon completion of the two-week programme, students will receive a DEC award, which is a Training Qualifications UK and industry-endorsed certificate.

The addition of an exciting and varied activity and excursion programmes embedded in the timetable, ensures students will have a well-rounded and powerful two weeks studying on the Young Professionals course.

Course Highlights

A Young Professionals Architecture & The Built Environment summer camp at Bucksmore in Oxford gives high school students hands-on experience in architecture and urban planning
Students explore design concepts, sustainable construction, and real-world projects, building a portfolio for future studies
Living on campus encourages collaboration, while excursions to architectural sites in Oxford and London provide deeper insights into famous landmarks
This immersive programme blends academic learning with cultural exploration, offering a comprehensive view of architecture and the built environment

What's Included?

Weekly excursions 2 full days and 1 half day
20 hours per week
Course fees are all-inclusive airport transfers, insurance, meals, entrances to attractions, academic materials, so the only additional costs should be flights and spending money.

Accommodation

You'll be staying in d'Overbroeck's, a remarkable independent school in Oxford. Teaching will take place in the modern Sixth Form building which provides contemporary classrooms, auditorium and numerous social spaces, making it the ideal location for the Young Professionals programme. Multiple boarding houses are situated close by to the school.

Tuition

Aside from the all-important academic side of life at Bucksmore Education, all programmes are designed to ensure cultural enrichment and a large dose of fun! Students partake in a range of events, on-campus sports and activities, as well as exciting excursions to popular UK cities and tourist landmarks. You might explore London's famous sights such as Big Ben and the London Eye, experience a private tour of Oxford or Cambridge University, or enjoy a quintessentially British seaside experience!

Extracurricular Activities

• Provide theoretical understanding to support creative problem solving and research • Develop knowledge of historical, theoretical and cultural issues • Build independence in research methods and idea communication • Understand influential artists and art of key historical movements, periods, styles and types of art • Create a contextual awareness of different perspectives and approaches with art and design fields