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Youth Architecture Workshop, Levels 1 & 2

Program Description: 

In Frank Lloyd Wrights drafting room, students investigate his innovative use of space and then design a home or workspace for a client, draw a floorplan, and build a 3D model.

http://gowright.org/education/family-youth-programs.html

Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
Field Trips
High School Program
K-8 Program
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
7-8
9-12
Related Subject Area: 
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
No
Cost of Program Participation: 
Fee based
Funding: 
Registration Revenue
General Operating Budget
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Volunteers
Other
Location: 
Central
Featured Date: 
Mon, 2009-11-09
Program State: 
IL
Program City: 
Oak Park

Social Studies Workshop

Program Description: 

A program for 3rd & 5th grade students that integrates math,science & social studies through design based, hands-on projects. The program includes the opportunity for design,invention & tradional wood working. IE: Greek Temples/study of ancient Greece);the designing & building of furniture.

Contact Name: 
Hettie Jordan-Vilanova
Contact Title: 
Social Studies Workshop Instructor
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
K-8 Program
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
K-3
4-6
Related Subject Area: 
Math
Science
Social Studies
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
No
Cost of Program Participation: 
Fee based
Funding: 
General Operating Budget
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Location: 
Eastern
Featured Date: 
Mon, 2009-11-09
Program State: 
NY
Program City: 
New York

Lunch and Learn Series

Program Description: 

A mid-day speakers series designed to address issues of contemporary art and design.

Contact Name: 
Kathryn Adamchick
Contact Title: 
Director of Education
Program Type: 
Adult Education
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
University/College Students
Adult
Professional
Teachers
Related Subject Area: 
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
No
Cost of Program Participation: 
Free
Funding: 
Corporate/Foundation Grants
General Operating Budget
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Location: 
Central
Featured Date: 
Sat, 2009-11-07
Program State: 
MO
Program City: 
St. Louis
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Local Investigations

Program Description: 

High school students use video, photography and design to explore, document and represent the places, stakeholders and debates around neighborhood issues in the ciy. Programs are time-intensive and extend over the course of a semester.

Contact Name: 
Rosten Woo
Contact Title: 
Director of programs
Program Type: 
Field Trips
High School Program
Tours
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
9-12
University/College Students
Professional
Teachers
Related Subject Area: 
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
No
Cost of Program Participation: 
Free
Funding: 
Corporate/Foundation Grants
Individual Donations
Administration: 
Volunteers
Other
Location: 
Eastern
Featured Date: 
Sat, 2009-11-07
Program State: 
NY
Program City: 
Brooklyn

Kid Architecture and the Architecture Camps

Program Description: 

Kid architecture program was developed 18 years ago to introduce young people to the design of the built environment. Camps are one-week hands- on activities & technology have received national and regional awards.

http://kidarch.siuc.edu/

Contact Name: 
Jon Daniel Davey
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
High School Program
K-8 Program
Summer Camps
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
K-3
4-6
7-8
9-12
Related Subject Area: 
Math
Science
Language Arts
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
Yes
If yes, is this curriculum available: 
For a fee
Cost of Program Participation: 
Fee based
Funding: 
Registration Revenue
Individual Donations
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Location: 
Central
Featured Date: 
Sat, 2009-11-07
Program State: 
IL
Program City: 
Carbondale

Ground Up: P.S. 134

Program Description: 

A design-build program which brings together public school students to work with architects on campus and community improvement projects.

http://hesterstreet.org/our-work/design-education/

Contact Name: 
Anne Frederick
Contact Title: 
Executive Director
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
Field Trips
K-8 Program
Conferences/Symposium
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
K-3
4-6
Related Subject Area: 
Science
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
Yes
Cost of Program Participation: 
Free
Funding: 
Corporate/Foundation Grants
Individual Donations
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Volunteers
Location: 
Eastern
Featured Date: 
Fri, 2009-11-06
Program State: 
NY
Program City: 
New York
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Ground Up: M.S. 131

Program Description: 

A design-build program which brings together local artists and public school students to work directly with architects on campus and community improvement projects.

http://hesterstreet.org/our-work/design-education/

Contact Name: 
Anne Frederick
Contact Title: 
Executive Director
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
Field Trips
High School Program
Teacher Training
Conferences/Symposium
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
7-8
9-12
Teachers
Other
Related Subject Area: 
Visual Arts
Curriculum: 
Yes
Cost of Program Participation: 
Free
Funding: 
Corporate/Foundation Grants
Individual Donations
Administration: 
Full-time Staff
Location: 
Eastern
Featured Date: 
Fri, 2009-11-06
Program State: 
NY
Program City: 
New York

Design Discovery

Program Description: 

One week in-residence immersive experience for High School students interested in understanding and experiencing architectural education in a university studio setting. Includes hands-on designing, lectures, workshops, field trips, and film series.

Contact Name: 
Michael Berk
Contact Title: 
Professor
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
High School Program
Tours
Summer Camps
Classroom Visits/Career Day
Curriculum: 
Yes
Cost of Program Participation: 
Fee based
Location: 
Central
Featured Date: 
Fri, 2009-11-06
Program State: 
MS
Program City: 
Mississippi State

Design Apprenticeship Program (DAP Squad)

Program Description: 

During this 40-hour program, teenagers design and build projects ranging from interior lighting to street furniture. By controlling projects from concept to completion, teenagers expand their art and design experience.

http://www.nbm.org/families-kids/teens-young-adults/design-apprenticeship-program.html

Contact Name: 
Kate McGill
Contact Title: 
Outreach Programs Coordinator
Contact Email: 
Program Type: 
High School Program
K-8 Program
Grade Level/Target Audience: 
7-8
9-12
Curriculum: 
Yes
If yes, is this curriculum available: 
Free of charge
Cost of Program Participation: 
Free
Location: 
Eastern
Featured Date: 
Fri, 2009-11-06
Program State: 
DC
Program City: 
Washington
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