C O U R S E S F O R S C H O O L C H I L D R E N
An Introduction to Architecture (Level 1)
This exciting short course is designed especially to introduce students to the principles and practice of architecture. Over three sessions, students will be guided by registered architects to complete a Level 1 Certificate.
With hands-on activities and design challenges, you'll learn how architects use plan-making, scale, orientation and more to create amazing buildings and places.
Join us and explore the world of architecture in a fun and engaging way!
Providing up to 10 Hours of structured STEM learning
Course Overview
The Introduction to Architecture (Level 1) course is an in-person course designed for schoolchildren between 11 and 16 years old.
Teaching is delivered to schoolchildren in Norfolk over 3 sessions and the course is delivered in locations across the county.
Learning is comprised of the following modules:
Module 1a - Amazing Architecture!
Module 1a of the course introduces students to some of the key components of architecture and architectural thinking, including materiality, journeys, user experience and order.
Clipboard and pencils in hand, students will learn to survey a building, then take on a selection of design challenges to explore the importance of team work and instinctive thinking. At an on-site location, students will explore themes of architecture, and have the opportunity to express their own architectural ideas.
Module 1b - Placemaking!
Module 1b focuses on placemaking and challenges students to take on the role of architect! They are given a client, a brief, and a blank field and tasked with creating the most successful new place to live. Using Ensemble’s innovative Charrette™ architecture game, students will create a physical 3D design for a client, and learn to work with a design brief.
Will you succeed in attaining planning permission? How much will you focus on the environment? Will your friends want to live there too?!
Module 1c - Look Around!
Module 1c of the course offers students the opportunity to take a guided tour of a historic Norfolk village to discover the intention and stories behind the architecture. The session will inspire students to look around them and recognise the contribution of both large and small architectural interventions on our overall experience of a place.
In teams, students will participate in a visual quiz to discover the architecture on every street. The module concludes with students using the innovative design stix to create a fast-paced set of plans and sections for a new building.
What’s involved?
O P T I O N 1
THE FOCUS PACKAGE
Choose any one module
Up to 8 students
1 Architect
Half Day
Drink & Snack included
£460+VAT
O P T I O N 2
THE GROUP MODULE
Choose any one module
9 to 18 students
1-2 Architects
Half Day
Drink & Snack included
£55+VAT
(Per Student)
O P T I O N 3
( B E S T V A L U E )
CLASS CERTIFICATE (10 HRS)
All 3 modules
15 - 24 students
2 Architects
3 x Half Days
Drink & Snack included
Certificate & Portfolio on Completion
£145+VAT
(Per Student)
“I’d give this course 11 out of 10!”
92% of students would highly recommend it to others!
“Our students really enjoyed this unique course and a good number showed a clear interest in pursuing a career in architecture as a result.”
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