Architecture class

Immerse Cambridge, UK

Exceptional Summer Pre-College Architecture Program for Teenagers at Cambridge University Campus

age icon 13-15 years old

time icon 2 weeks

book icon Weekly hours: 20

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Would you like to discover Architecture in real time and place in Cambridge University? You will be introduced to the topics that form the foundation of architecture, reside at a Cambridge University College, and develop new skills as you work through a carefully constructed syllabus combining theory with practical experience. You will gain a better perception of the history and trends behind modern architecture, as well as an insight into the real-world challenges of a practicing architect. You’ll also gain an in-depth understanding of the theory of architecture and acquire hands-on experience by crafting your design ideas.


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Location

Cambridge is internationally renowned for its academic excellence, its beautiful college architecture and its prestigious and rich history. Your time at our school includes experiencing living in actual student accommodation in historic University of Cambridge campus colleges.

  • Magdalene College

  • Queens' College

  • Christ's College

  • St. Catharine's College

  • Sidney Sussex College

  • Fitzwilliam College

What's Included

-13 nights accommodation in a central college of the University of Cambridge campus or Oxford

-Breakfast and dinner in College Hall

-Accommodation in an individual bedroom

-40 hours of academic sessions from Oxford University and Cambridge University tutors

-Carefully designed study and lecture materials

-Mentor programme and access to support material

-All excursions- including formal dinner at Cambridge/Oxford colleges, punting, croquet

-Comprehensive summer school insurance

-2 coach excursions including a trip to London

-Graduation ceremony and certificate

-Detailed evaluation written by tutor

-Notebook and pen

-Mentor family photograph

-Free premium membership to UniPrepare's 'Nurture' plan

Activities

Outside of lessons, we are proud to offer a busy and diverse social programme to help you get the most out of your time in Cambridge. This includes activities such as punting on the River Cam, zorb football and a murder mystery night in the college. There are also two excursions during the programme, one day trip to visit Oxford and its constituent colleges, as well as an optional day out in London, seeing the city’s most famous landmarks as well as some free time for shopping. Those who choose not to travel to London are invited to afternoon tea in Cambridge. Activities and excursions are run by our team of friendly mentors – whose main job is to maximise your enjoyment.

Excursions

There are also two excursions during the programme, one day trip to visit Oxford and its constituent colleges, as well as an optional day out in London, seeing the city’s most famous landmarks as well as some free time for shopping. Those who choose not to travel to London are invited to afternoon tea in Cambridge.

Transportation

Participants should arrive between 2 pm and 5 pm on the first Sunday of the programme. Our team will be ready and waiting to welcome you, register you, and show you to your accommodation. Please note that your accommodation may not be ready until 3pm. 

If you are arriving at London Heathrow Airport, we are able to offer a shared airport transfer service. This is a chaperoned service departing from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 and travelling directly to the colleges in Cambridge/Oxford. Do not worry if you will be arriving to any other Heathrow terminal - our dedicated pastoral team will be there to meet you and escort to Terminal 3 for departure to your college

The transfers depart at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 on the Sunday of arrivals. On the final Saturday of the programme, the transfers to London Heathrow Airport depart at 07:00 and 12:00. This will be available to book for a fee per journey after enrolment.

Specific details, such as contact numbers, are shared with participants nearer the time of the programme.

If you are arriving at another airport, or by alternative means, further details about arrivals and departures are shared in your Welcome Pack, sent with your confirmation of enrolment.

To book the shared airport transfer service, which will cost £90.00 each way,

Lesson Plan

In small class sizes, you will be guided by expert tutors who have honed their expertise through teaching undergraduate students at world-class universities, including the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard.

You will explore novel concepts as in sample topics, mentioned below and share ideas in small groups of like-minded and ambitious peers from around the world.

Architecture Course Sample Topics

  • Introduction To Architecture/Tour of Cambridge: The introduction to architecture will provide you with an overview of what it is like to study the subject at the university level and an insight into current practice. Following this, you will embark on a tour of Cambridge to sketch moments and details of architectural interest.
  • Foundations of Architecture: The foundations of architecture are examined through some of its early historical examples. The elevation is perhaps the most familiar and accessible form of architectural depiction, and this will be examined in reference to the variety of architectural styles found in Cambridge. You will apply what has been learnt by constructing an elevation of your own ‘found object’.
  • **Architectural Styles Through Time: **This session traces the evolution of architectural theory through an examination of the architectures between the 16th and 19th centuries, including Palladian architecture and the Gothic Revival. Practical exploration will focus on the plan which will then inform a practical workshop in which you will delineate your own plans to scale using found objects, with particular emphasis on the use of line weights and the notations of architectural drafting.
  • **Theoretical Design Project: **After presenting your work on a chosen topic, you will be taken to the site of your theoretical design project. Whilst there, the tutor will present the requirements of the design brief and suggest points of interest to begin a design discussion. The remainder of the session will be spent on-site sketching ideas and key aspects of contextual value.

Extras

-Shared airport transfer service, which will cost £90.00 each way,



Session Dates

Good News! You are not going to pay the full fee today, just a small deposit. After paying today, you will first get an enrollment form, and then receive a booking confirmation.

July - Session 1
Start 7/7/2024
End 7/20/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price £5,995
July - Session 2
Start 7/21/2024
End 8/3/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price £5,995
August - Session 3
Start 8/4/2024
End 8/17/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price £5,995

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