Subscribe to related Architecture FAQs articlesThe University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning hosted ArcStart, a pre-architecture program designed to introduce students to experience the studio intensity of a bachelor of science degree in architecture.
Eighteen high-school students from Ann Arbor, Detroit, Canton, Grosse Pointe Park, Farmington Hills, Midland, Plymouth, Saline, Southfield, Troy and West Bloomfield, attended the residential program at UM in Ann Arbor, Mich., from July 31, 2009, to Aug. 10, 2009.
The students were selected for the program based on a written essay; knowledge of art, design and drafting; extracurricular activities; and a portfolio submitted. They attended design studios to work on freehand drawing, model making, presentation skills, and group work. During computer workshops, students focus on their design portfolios using the Adobe Design Suite and develop 3D modeling skills with Google Sketch Up. Students also attended lectures or information session given by a member of the Taubman College faculty.
This is the first year the program has been held and consideration is being made to continue the program in future years.
Architects design a multitude of buildings for many different reasons, including residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, and for many more uses as well. The greatest demand will come from commercial growth, as well as healthcare facilities such as hospitals. Architects working in the United States are required to be licensed in architecture before they can enter professional employment.
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