Architectural Studies II

Interested in diving deeper into the world of architecture? Architecture II expands upon what you learned in Architectural Studies I. In this course, you’ll work with a hypothetical client, and examine the history and socioeconomic conditions of a specific community in the world to help shape your architectural designs.

The focus of the course is designing a hypothetical community space for the Japanese American Museum network. We'll begin by exploring urban design and design justice. You’ll learn from guest speakers and take virtual excursions to sites of significance in the Japanese American Museum network. You’ll also practice skills in siting, programming, vignetting, detailing, and visual and verbal presentation. The course concludes with a virtual exhibition of student work to guests from the professional architectural design community.

This course is taught in an online design studio format, with both independent and collaborative work and desk critiques (one-on-one meetings) between students and the instructor.

What You'll Learn

How to develop your unique design process that is receptive and dynamic
An understanding of how community is central to architectural intent
Design methods and spatial practices that integrate community into the built environment
How architectural ideas help transform communities

Who Should Register

This course is for ninth to 12th graders. To enroll, you must have taken Architectural Studies I.

Instructor

TBD

More Information

This online course is taught using Zoom and Canvas. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection, a headset and webcam.

There’s a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.

Earn a Digital Badge

After participating in this course, you can claim a Youth & Teen Programs digital badge that you can highlight on college and job applications and share on social media.

Details

Mar 31–May 28, 2026	Day Tue, Thu	Time 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
	Location Online (Zoom)	Cost $700
	Refund Deadline Mar 2, 2026	Register