Practical courses for the artists, designers and writers of the future who wish to develop a competitive portfolio and experience university life. Book your place on a Summer School course today!
Architects of tomorrow – are you ready to redefine skylines and shape the world of the future?
Join us for a week of creative thinking with an emphasis on sustainability and techniques used by architects and architecture students today.
You’ll be encouraged to look at buildings as an architect looks at them, analysing how daylight and space can enhance wellbeing of users and improve a carbon footprint.
The future is waiting – let's design it together.
What You'll Study:
Embark on a hands-on exploration of architecture, where creativity meets practicality.
Through a series of interactive workshops, collaborative projects and site visits, you’ll dive into the multifaceted realm of architectural design.
From sketching the seeds of an idea to bringing it to life through architectural model making, you’ll explore the world of architecture in a dynamic and hands-on environment.
During this course, you will:
- learn to sketch objects and people quickly and effectively as designers do when creating early design ideas
- work on a small building project design, understanding how research into a client’s needs.
- consider good use of space and design an exciting solution to the project brief
- learn about the various stages of idea generation and design development that professionals must go through
- create drawings, sketches, and physical models using simple, sustainable materials that can be recycled
- investigate current building projects that are local to Nottingham, both finished and under construction, engaging with contractors and other design professionals.
- look at buildings and the city to appreciate urban space, light and wellbeing
learn how to present your work both verbally and in a portfolio.
This course will empower you with the knowledge and skills to envision and shape the built environment of the future.
This will be an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the built environment and create new work for your portfolio.
You’ll leave equipped with practical design skills, heightened spatial awareness, and the ability to collaboratively solve architectural challenges.
Social events:
We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.
Duke of Edinburgh:
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential Award and is an amazing opportunity to make new friends and memories. It will be fun and gently challenging, allowing you to follow your passion and discover talents you never knew you had.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
You must also attend the social events that are planned on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and you must plan and attend your own social activities with other participants on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Prices:
Course: £525.00 + (optional) Accommodation: £259.00
You can find out more about our facilities, tutors and how to book your place on the NTU website.