AA Summer Architecture School, 13 July to 31 July 2009, London

Summer School 2009
13 July to 31 July 2009

Fees £1445 with a £50 Visiting Student Membership.

The three week full-time AA Summer Architecture School offers an exciting approach to architectural design for anyone interested in exploring architecture as a profession or as an extended field of research.The AA Summer Architecture School presents a challenging programme of design studios, field study, seminars and lectures, emphasizing the importance of both practice and theory in contemporary architecture. A number of design studios, modelled after the AA unit system, will offer diverse project briefs related to the theme of the Summer School. In the studio setting ,work will be encouraged on an individual and group basis, with tutors giving special attention to each student in the knowledge that everyone will bring something unique to the quality and character of the Summer School. Based in London, the studios creatively utilize the City surroundings as its focus of research, innovation and new methodologies. Tutors, lecturers and critics include past and present AA unit masters as well as multi-disciplinary professionals pooled from London and beyond.

Target Groups
The course is for students considering a career in architecture, new or current architectural students from around the world, as well as individuals contemplating a change of careers or interested in exploring architecture and the city. The Summer Architecture School offers an exciting approach to architectural design for anyone interested in exploring architecture as a profession or as an extended field of research. It also offers an opportunity for prospective students who would like to experience the AA environment.

CERTIFICATE AND CREDIT
An AA Summer School certificate will be awarded upon completion of the programme.
Transfer of credits is not available for this 3 week course.

Application
Applicants are advised to contact the school as soon as possible. Places will only be reserved on receipt of a deposit of £300 (non-refundable), and before registration the AA will require a CV or school reference plus a 6.5 IELTS English Language Examination certificate or the equivalent qualification. 26 June is the official application deadline, however, late applications will be considered. The balance of the fee of £1145 (plus £50 Visiting Student Membership Fee) to be paid in full before Friday 3rd July. This does not include accommodation but assistance will be given to find suitable arrangements.