Architecture in Schools: Secondary

Open Up 09 workshop
Annual Architecture Programme for
secondary schools: Autumn Term

Architecture and the built environment is something that has an impact on all our daily lives but it is the one thing we generally don’t learn about.  Open-City has been delivering architecture education programmes for over 10 years and works with 3,000 young people a year. All of our education programmes are FREE to state schools and draw on our experience as a leader in the field of architecture education.

If you are a secondary school teacher and would like your class to take part this autumn, please contact Fiona MacDonald or phone 020 7383 5722

The programme

This is a unique programme for secondary schools and sixth forms. Direct experience of contemporary architecture is the starting point for developing design skills and awareness of the built environment, together with creative workshops.

Students, with a built environment professional, explore an exemplary building, unpack the design, then develop design ideas during a classroom workshop.  Architecture is a valuable educational resource, and the programme empowers both teachers and students to take advantage of it.

Who can take part?

Key Stage 3, 4 & 5, years 7-13

Art & Design and Design & Technology are the most common subjects through which architecture is explored, but we welcome other subjects: The programme has a track record in meeting national curriculum learning objectives for Maths, Science, English and Geography too.

Programme steps:

Step 1: Teachers' and built environment professionals' partnering & training session - July 2012
Pre-programme evening InSET sessions offer the opportunity to develop fresh ideas and provide practical guidance for teachers and built environment professionals.

Step 2: Building exploration visits - 24 - 28 September 2012
Architects and engineers lead explorations of buildings which showcase exemplary architecture, supported by Open-City educators. Activities and resources are provided by Open-City. Schools will be matched to buildings that complement planned or existing schemes of work. 

Step 3: Modelmaking workshop for teachers and architects - October 2012
A new evening InSET session offering teachers and architects the opportunity to explore how students can use modelmaking as part of the learning process in workshops.

Step 4: Classroom workshops - 8-19 October 2012
A built environment professional and Open-City educator will work with students back in the classroom to support the development of design concepts, skills and processes

Open Up 09 AwardsStep 5: Competition and awards event -
December 2012
A prestigious reception and awards ceremony will showcase the winning designs created through the collaborations between students, professionals from the built environment sector and Open-City.

Click here to download the full 2011 Awards programme which showcases the winning designs from last year.


 

 

 


 

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