The camp provides a hands-on, interdisciplinary exploration of architecture and urban planning led by university faculty, including firm visits and a culminating design project.
The Architecture in the City (AITC) camp at the University of Colorado Denver offers high school students an immersive experience in architectural design and urban planning. Participants engage in hands-on projects, including model building and drawing techniques, to explore various aspects of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and urban planning. The program introduces students to design principles through studio projects led by College of Architecture and Planning faculty and includes visits to local firms. Students gain practical skills in architectural model-making, using tools like X-Acto knives and manipulating different materials to convey larger-scale designs. They also learn fundamental architectural drawing techniques such as line-weight, perspective, elevations, and diagrams. The camp culminates in architecture studio-style presentations of final group projects, fostering creativity and problem-solving abilities. The program aims to spark students' interest in architecture and design and expose them to related career paths.
A typical day involves hands-on design projects, learning drawing and model-making techniques, and potentially visiting local architectural firms or engaging in city tours.
This camp is ideal for high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year, as well as recent high school graduates, who are interested in exploring architecture, urban planning, and design, regardless of prior experience.
University of Colorado Denver
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