This three-week course, gives you an insight to the fundamental principles of British architectural design, mixing theory and practical work in the creative processes of 'thinking and making'.To develop your appreciation of British design and cultural identity, you will contrast ancient and modern architecture styles through a series of lectures, field trips, group projects and practical tasks.You'll be encouraged to use digital techniques in your work, along with drawing and illustrative methods as you work up ideas on building concepts, spatial awareness and form. Using your drawings and 3D software, you'll produce a model from your design.During the final week you will work in groups on a practical urban planning and architecture project. you'll be given a brief that tests your ability to solve problems as well as your technical and aesthetic knowledge.Visit outstanding UK sitesThe course includes study day trips to leading UK architectural sites such as the World Heritage site Stone Henge, Salisbury Cathedral and the internationally renowned landmarks of London. You'll use research and sketchbook sessions that you can incorporate in your studio work.

Period
07-07-2014 - 25-07-2014 (3 weeks)

Target group
AUB Summer Courses are open to all those aged 17 or over at the time of taking the course. Our summer courses are attended by school leavers, university students and creative professionals wishing to learn new creative skills, enhance their current studies or change careers.

Course aim
- Develop new creative skills and techniques Prepare for an arts course at university Boost your career prospects Experience studying in a British University Learn from creative experts Share ideas, skills and talents with students from around the world



Credits
0.0 ECTS creditsYou will receive an official AUB Certificate of Attendance on the completion of your course which you may use to show evidence of the skills you have learnt during the course.

Course fee
GBP 1500[Convert to USD]Please note our course fee includes all materials used within the course, teaching costs, plus transport and admission fees for any day trips or study excursions that take place as part of your course.GBP 120[Convert to USD]For those who require it, accommodation is available to Summer students in our University Halls of Residence at 120.00 per week.

Course leader
Simon Beeson, Course Leader BA (Hons) Architecture, Dip. Arch, M.Arch.

Scholarships
No scholarships or financial aid is available from AUB for Summer Courses.

Arts University Bournemouth Creative Arts
Address: Wallisdown Poole, Dorset
Postal code: BH12 5HH
City: Bournemouth
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.aub.ac.uk/summer
E-mail: summercourses@aub.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1202 853624