Stevens Institute of Technology Product Architecture Lab has one.


Here is the link to last year's

http://www.productarchitecturelab.com/SummerCamp/08/

let me know if you would like any more info.

Cheers

I attended Columbia's summer program in 2007, and had a great time. I've discussed it in further detail on some older threads, which can be found using the Search function.

I attended Denmark's International Study program (DIS) and it was a great experience. Studied Danish architecture and design. Also we traveled to Finland, Sweden and throughout Denmark. The satellite area is Copenhagen and its really a great city.

http://www.dis.dk

I too went to Columbia's summer program. Very worth it. I convinced many of my friends to do it and they would all agree it was worth the trip. Like LIG said, do a quick search and see if you get your answers. Feel free to ask any you are still uncertain of.

Thanks. I did search, and found a couple of threads with some useful information.
To those who have attended, what did you include in your portfolio (or did you not even send one)?
I was planning on trying for it next year, because my GPA is pretty weak (probably around a 3.2 right now) and I wanted a really strong portfolio. I noticed that LIG, you said yours was much worse than 3.3 in another thread, so maybe I'll try for it this summer (?) What sort of cost did you incur as a result of the materials?
Any other programs? I've heard mixed views of Sci Arch's M+M and Harvard's Career Discovery.
I'm leaning heavily towards Columbia though, as I would like to go to New York, and would also be interested in doing my graduate work there, or perhaps doing the New York/Paris program or something.

i just discovered that UC berkeley has a summer program now too - is that new or has that always been around?

http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/programs/summer

anyway, I'm considering harvard disco as well because I'll be applying to both of these schools for a m.arch/mla next fall

i've just discovered this website/ discussion board - you people make architecture school sound seriously scary ;o)

camhard, dont fret the gpa. i got in with around the same or worse. as for a portfolio, i only had two maybe three years undergrad to put in the portfolio. just put your best work and have about five spreads of what architecture and work you can include. just make it graphically pleasing. its not as hard to get into these types of intro programs as it is to get into the school- at least in my experience.

also, the AA and Bartlett both offer summer programs.

I am looking at apply to berkeley's program mostly because it's in my own backyard, cheapest, and doesn't require teacher recommendations.

I'm a computer science student aspiring to be an architect, and have no one to write me a recommendation. Seriously, they would look my name up in a computer see how well/poorly i did in their class and write some half ass form letter. Would I get into a program like Columbia or Harvard without meaningful recommendations?

Gotta love public universities where you are more of a statistic than a person...

Ok. Well, the portfolio is really my biggest concern. I'm finding it really difficult to create 'art' for it. I think I have plenty of material showing my technical abilities, but have a really hard time with inspiration to produce actual 'art' as some might call it. Maybe it's because I had a couple of horrible experiences with art courses, I don't know.
Basically, I have no idea what to draw/paint, etc. if it is not simply something I see or want to see (e.g. I enjoy designing furniture a lot).
I hope to work on these skills, particularly as I further my architectural education, but I am wondering if most people include more meaningful pieces in their portfolios or simply images of what they see and other simple representations of their graphic skills?

Sorry if this is confusing.

I wouldn't worry about the portfolio for the Intro App. I got in without submitting a portfolio, after a few weeks of worrying about what to include.

Thanks.
I have applied. I also started to think that they probably don't even consider the portfolios for admission. Can anyone clarify if they just use them for studio placement? I've sent an email to the GSAPP. If it can affect entrance, I have a portfolio that I just have to get printed (I'm not concerned, because if I find out I should send one, I can have it printed and couriered so that it arrives before my transcripts).

Now I just have to hope, and figure out how to pay for all this.

blackbook

When did you hear from them? It's been 2 weeks now and there's no answer.

I heard a month ago in just under two weeks.

by e-mail?

They send you an email which notifies you that your application status has been updated with a link to your application page. You are then able to view the letter. Its rolling admissions, so the earlier you apply, in theory, the quicker the response, so I wouldn't worry too much if you don't hear from them for another week.

Best of luck.

Thanks!

archiwhat, has it been two weeks since your transcripts arrived? I applied a weeek ago, but my transcripts still havent got three because my school is slow; i'm expecting two weeks after they get there.

camhard, yes, 2 weeks since they arrived

University of Oregon has a summer architecture school

Okay, sorry to to keep this thread going with more little questions that could be answered elsewhere, but...

Did anyone send in recommendations? I believe that the registration system stated that they were not necessary for Intro to Arch, but now the page that tells me what materials have or haven't been received is indicating that they are not received. Other things that are not necessary state "Not Applicable", while things that are required, such as transcripts, have the same notice as that referring to letters of recommendation.

Did I totally miss something or can I stop worrying and just wait a couple weeks?

Breathe. No recs necessary.

The following is a list of all of the summer programs at architecture programs around the country. If you know of others, email Dr. Architecture via the website.

http://archcareers.org/summerprograms.html

Dr. Architecture

cool thanks (to both replies).

camhard
the same situation here.

i applied to gsapp intro to arch at the beginning of april and i received an admissions notice the day after my transcript arrived.

i didn't send any recs or a portfolio. i sent in my main undergrad transcript (even though i've taken summer school at 4 other universities). i think they review your application before and transcripts are just used for verification.

does anyone know if you are allowed to apply for a different session for housing? i want to stay in nyc after the program is over.

Is there any good summer schools in Canada?

So, after three full weeks, my transcripts arrived, and sure enough, the next day, i got accepted.
I don't know about staying in housing past the end of the program, but I wouldn't be surprised if you could. Many other universities have their student housing available to non-students during the summer months.
I haven't heard of any programs in Canada (though I haven't really looked). Why would you rather study in there? I don't believe there is a difference in price for international students for these summer programs. What reason do you have for wanting to attend a Canadian school?

Congratulations camhard.
Just thought Canadian schools might have a better price for tuition, also staying in Canada will save the hassel applying for a U.S. student visa. Last time it cost me $100 for a visa valid for only 6 month so I could go to New York City for a 7-day school field trip.

anyone know if the Columbia and/or Harvard programs are still taking applicants?

switch
Contact them. I was accepted less than 2 weeks ago (Columbia).

will do. just saw that Harvard's deadline was may 1st, but no Columbia one to be found. now to decide if i can afford it....

I can't but I'll try. Columbia has rolling admission so no deadline.

I got an e-mail from Harvard few days ago saying that the program had not yet filled. You may want to contact them about submitting a appliction now if you could get all of the app materials together quickly.

monkeyqueen in motion :

Why do u need a visa if u are a Canadian and only staying for 6 days?

just contacted both the schools, waiting to hear back. thanks guys.

cfso--I think the key phrase here is "last time". Probably a requirement of the school, institution etc. for liability.

"Last time it cost me $100 for a visa valid for only 6 month so I could go to New York City for a 7-day school field trip."


I believe that MqIM is trying to avoid getting a visa for a 4-5 week summer program which would be required at customs as well by the school.

You shouldn't need a visa. You attend the program while on 'holiday'. This is what most international students do when they attend Columbia (I posed the question directly to their admissions office... I believe they said that they couldn't tell me I don't need one, but they do not offer whatever forms would be needed from the school, and that no one gets one).

Anyone know anything about Sci-Arc's Making + Meaning vs. GSD's Carrer Discvoery vs. GSAPP's Intro to Arch?

Columbia's website seems to stress how their program is applicable for all levels, but I'm not sure if it's the same for Sci-Arc's. Anyone have any feedback?

I have to same question. And the deadline to respond is coming up quick. I was wondering if anyone who has attended either Sci-Arc's Making + Meaning or GSAPP's Intro to Arch to elaborate on each program's strengths and weaknesses. I am majoring in something other than architecture and so my goals for the summer program are to develop some material for my portfolio because I am applying this fall, to get some experience of the architectural education and what are expected in grad school, and finally to hopefully get recommendations if appropriate.

I am leaning towards Sci-Arc because of the structure they made for Coachella - I'm liking what they are accomplishing in the studio. I think that program is geared more towards people who have no experience in architecture. But at GSAPP's program, I am getting the sense that they are offering more opportunities for experiencing and exploring the architectural profession.

I'd be interested in hearing feedback as well as even in this eleventh hour I am vacillating between the two programs. I can elaborate on my concerns and thoughts if need be.

I guess I will recommend the LAIAD program. It's half way through the summer semester now, but I have to say it's very good. They recommend two semesters, and have a lot of people accepted at Harvard, Yale, MIT etc. They also have ties to SCI-ARC, as the guys the started SCI-ARC also started LAIAD. Very theoretical.