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Dear High School Councelors and Teachers,
Daily you interact with students who are on a path of exploring their passions and interests. The College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a summer workshop that may appeal to students who show an interest in art, design, and industrial technology. If you have students who may be contemplating a degree or career in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Interior Design, but want more information on those professions, our summer workshop may offer them more insight. Below is information on our annual workshop.
If you have a student or students who would may be interested in this camp, please feel free to pass on the information. Application materials are due April 5, 2013, and can be found here: http://architecture.unl.edu/programs/arch/hs_workshop.shtml.
General Information
Summer Workshop June 9 - June 15, 2013
What Is It?
This workshop, developed for high school students, provides a unique experience to investigate issues surrounding design and learn more about the design professions of architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. The workshop provides learning opportunities in the form of design studio explorations, seminars and discussions, field trips and video presentations. The central focus of the workshop is a design studio where design issues are explored and creative energies are nurtured. As part of the workshop students will visit professional offices, learn about various career opportunities, and develop fundamental skills necessary for the study of design.
Who Can Participate?
Students who have completed two or more years of their high school education and have an interest in architecture, landscape architecture or interior design are encouraged to apply. You do not need courses in art or drafting in order to participate. Applicants will be selected on the basis of a review of materials submitted with the application procedure. We have reserved space for 36 students in the workshop.
How Much Will It Cost?
The fee for the workshop is $585 per participant. This includes studio supplies, program fees, meals and lodging. Students participating in this residential program are supervised overnight while in the residence hall by College of Architecture staff.
How Do I Apply?
Each applicant must completely fill out the application form and provide two recommendations on the provided form from persons (other than family members) familiar with the applicant’s academic and creative ability. In addition, each applicant is to submit a 500 word essay which describes why you are interested in architecture, landscape architecture and/or interior design and why you wish to attend the workshop. Please be specific.
All application material must be received by the College of Architecture office on or before April 5, 2013. Those who are accepted must confirm attendance by submitting the $585 fee on or before May 13th. Those students not confirming by the deadline will be replaced by an alternate applicant.
Thank you for your consideration in sharing this with your students. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Kind regards,
Leslie Brehm
Admissions Coordinator & Advisor
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
College of Architecture
232 Architecture Hall West
Lincoln, NE 68588-0107
402-472-4065
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