Introduction to Architecture & Design for High School Students - Programs & Courses

Study architecture and design, build a portfolio with Cornell AAP instructors

Cornell's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) offers precollege students a unique opportunity for summer study:

The summer Introduction to Architecture and Design Precollege Program

This intensive in-person program is for high school students considering a bachelor's degree in architecture.

It will introduce you to architectural ideas, principles, and methods of exploring architectural problems in a studio setting.

In small groups, you'll work in the studio, attend lectures, and develop skills in workshops on representational techniques and portfolio design.

The program requires no specialized knowledge beyond a serious interest in architectural design.

The courses

In this program, you'll take both of the following three-credit courses for a total of six credits:

You may take this program as a Precollege residential or commuter student.

For more information, see AAP's Architecture Summer Programs site.

Program highlights

Study architectural concepts of space, form, function, environment, and technology.
Learn the fundamentals of architecture or participate in design studios in the Rem Koolhaas- and OMA-designed Milstein Hall.
Develop architectural drawing and pragmatic drafting skills.
Participate in regular studio critiques by teaching associates and formal reviews by invited faculty and guest critics.
Build a portfolio and participate in a show of student work.

Faculty

Cornell Precollege Studies offers you the opportunity to work closely with some of Cornell's most distinguished instructors. Under their guidance, you'll develop the study skills and critical thinking essential for success in college.

To apply

Introduction to Architecture & Design for High School Students Taught by faculty from Cornell's world-renowned College of Architecture, Art, and Planning

Study architecture and design, build a portfolio with Cornell AAP instructors

The summer Introduction to Architecture and Design Precollege Program

The courses

Program highlights

Faculty