Studio@theCenter
Join us for an exploration of architecture through design projects, field trips, and building activities! Studios take place at the Center for Architecture afterschool and during winter and spring school vacations.
Studio@theCenter - School Vacation Programs
Young people explore architecture through design projects, field trips and building activities during these 3-day programs at the Center for Architecture, Tuesday - Thursday from 9 am - 4 pm. Students bring lunch daily.
February 21-23, 2012
Design Your Own Island
Grades 3 - 5
Four out of five of New York City’s boroughs are on very crowded islands. Yet islands bring to mind tranquility, respite and seclusion. Here’s your chance to be the designer of a resort island. How will climate, natural resources and other conditions shape your island community? Participants will draw and build their own island while learning how we can vacation responsibly and still have fun!
Digital Design with Google Sketch-Up
Grades 6 – 9
In this three-day program held in the Center's computer lab, students in 6th - 9th grades will learn how to use Google’s 3-D rendering program SketchUp to create their own architectural designs. Students will explore concepts of space-making, materials, and location and take their project files home on a flash drive at the end of the program. SketchUp is a free download from Google, so students can continue to use it for their own projects after the class is done. Class size is limited to 10 students to allow for individualized instruction and pacing.
March 27-29 & April 10-12, 2012
Skyscrapers!
Grades 3 - 5
Students will enjoy learning about the structure and design of skyscrapers during this three-day spring break program. Each day will feature hands-on projects and exploration as students create their own individual and group skyscraper models. We will also visit the Liberty Science Center’s exciting Skyscrapers exhibit where students can walk a construction I-beam, experience a curtain wall test, and many other fun hands-on activities. Class size limited to 18 students.
Digital Design with Google Sketch-Up
Grades 6 – 9
In this three-day program held in the Center's computer lab, students in 6th - 9th grades will learn how to use Google’s 3-D rendering program SketchUp to create their own architectural designs. Students will explore concepts of space-making, materials, and location and take their project files home on a flash drive at the end of the program. SketchUp is a free download from Google, so students can continue to use it for their own projects after the class is done. Class size is limited to 10 students to allow for individualized instruction and pacing.
Tuition is $250/child; Registration is first-come, first-served. To register, submit your completed Registration Form with payment to Center for Architecture Foundation. 536 LaGuardia Place, NY NY 10012; (212) 696-5022 fax or email to echang@cfafoundation.org.
NYU Faculty/Staff: A limited number of reduced tuition
spaces are available through NYU Family Care. Please see Registration Form for more details.
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Submit a Scholarship Form along with the Registration Form to apply.
Scholarship Application Deadlines:
February 1: February 21-23 Vacation Programs
March 1: March 27-29 Vacation Programs
March 15: April 10-12 Vacation Programs
Studio@theCenter - After School Programs
Digital Design - From Books to Buildings
Grades 5 - 9
Have you ever wanted to visit Hogwarts or take a peek inside James’ giant peach? Let your imagination be your guide as you create a 3-D digital design for a building or place from a favorite book using Google SketchUp.
Class takes place in the Center for Architecture’s computer lab and is limited to 10 students to allow for individualized instruction and pacing. Experience with SketchUp is preferred but not necessary. Participants will take home a flash drive of their project at the end of the program.
Tuesdays, 8 sessions, 4-5:45 pm: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 28 (no class Feb 21)
Tuition: $360
Submit a Registration Form to apply. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Digital Design with Google Sketch-Up for Adults
This program is sold out. Please contact us to add your name on a wait list in case of cancellations.
Learn the ins and outs of Google Sketch-Up in this evening class for adults held in the Center's computer lab. Participants will learn the full range of Sketch-Up tools and create their own 3-D architectural designs and animations. A great tool for work or personal use.
Digital Design with Google Sketch-up for Adults will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28.
Program limited to 8 participants and takes place at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets in Greenwich Village. Tuition is $350.
Submit a Registration Form to apply. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.