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"The
summer I spent at Berkeley was a perfect beginning to my career and
academic pursuits in architecture. Not only was the program fun and
engaging,
but it was extremely motivating. My section teacher played a huge role
in motivating and inspiring me. His constant energy and positive
attitude were contagious in the studio and had a big impact on the level
of my work." [IN]ARCH | [IN]LAND | [IN]CITY Download the 2012 Summer [IN]STITUTE application [PDF]. The College of Environmental Design (CED) at the University of California, Berkeley, offers three 6-week summer programs that introduce the study of architecture, landscape architecture, and sustainable city planning. These programs are designed for post-baccalaureate students or senior-level undergraduates with majors in other fields who are interested in testing their enthusiasm for the material and culture of environmental design. The Summer [IN]STITUTE gives students the opportunity to explore the methods and theories of the fields, experience the culture of the design and planning studios, connect to top faculty and professionals, and build a portfolio for graduate school application. Students who fulfill the program requirements will receive a certificate of completion. Summer [IN]STITUTE students will enroll in the program as a Passed/Not Passed option and typically will not receive a letter grade. Statistic Each program consists of a lecture series, a design or planning studio, and either a seminar or media course. Faculty from the Departments of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, and City and Regional Planning at CED serve as the lead instructors. Classes are held in Wurster Hall — home of the College of Environmental Design — on the UC Berkeley campus. For detailed program descriptions and academic lead bios, please see the following program links: "This
program helped to reassure me that I can take my passion for social and
environmental issues and have a successful and satisfying career in
planning. It also gave me the confidence and experience needed to apply
and get accepted into grad school." For additional information about the Summer [IN]STITUTE programs, see our list of Frequently Asked Questions. Eligibility The CED Summer [IN]STITUTE is open to those individuals with an undergraduate degree. We will also consider exceptional students who have just finished their junior year of college or who have completed the associate of arts (A.A.) degree. We also recommend that you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Program Costs The program fee for the Summer [IN]STITUTE is $3,400. See Frequently Asked Questions for additional campus fees. Program enrollment and payment of all fees must be completed by May 2012. Summer [IN]STITUTE Staff
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Each year, the Summer [IN]STITUTE program invites prominent architects, landscape architects, city planners, area experts in the field of sustainability and design, and CED faculty to engage with Summer [IN]STITUTE students. In 2011, we were visited by the following professionals who shared their expertise in their field.
CED Resources Summer [IN]STITUTE students will have access to CED's computer labs, fabrication shop, Environmental Design Library, and studio space, as well as scheduled CED events, exhibits, lectures, and symposiums.
To be considered for the program, you must submit the following:
Use the following links to upload your completed application and supplemental materials and pay your application fee:
Materials must be submitted and the application fee paid no later than April 13, 2012, to be considered for the 2012 program. We will review applications on a rolling basis beginning February 15, 2012, and welcome early submissions. Only complete applications will be reviewed. We will notify all applicants of the status of their application via email by April 30, 2012. If you are accepted for admission to the program, you will receive instructions via email on how to register through UC Berkeley Summer Sessions. File Preparation/Submittal Application materials must be submitted digitally, in PDF format. Files must be no larger than 10 MB* each. Filenames must be all lower-case, must include only the characters a-z, 0-9, hyphen ("-"), and underscore ("_"), and must use the following naming conventions:
"[IN]LAND's
studio-based projects allowed me to address real-world design problems.
The guest lectures and studio visits exposed me to the breadth of the
field — from stormwater management to large-scale master planning. Best
of all, the studio projects are the foundation of my portfolio for
applying to graduate school." You will need to self-register with the applicable Summer [IN]STITUTES application upload website by entering your name, email address, and a password. On the next page, enter your current mailing address and telephone number and click SAVE. We need this information so that we may contact you regarding acceptance of your application. Next, upload your application materials. NOTE: You may upload new versions of your files as long as (1) you do it before the submittal deadline, and (2) filenames remain exactly the same as those previously uploaded. You may need to clear your browser cache to upload the new versions. * File Compression. If a file exceeds 10 MB, try compressing it in Adobe Acrobat. Open the file in Acrobat; under the "Advanced" tab on the menu bar, select "PDF Optimizer." You can find more information about optimizing PDF files at this Website Optimization link. Troubleshooting for Mac Users The Summer [IN]STITUTES application upload system was built for optimum compatibility with Adobe Acrobat and Internet Explorer. Mac users may therefore run into the following problems:
Please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions, and if you have additional questions or require assistance, contact: Erica Mohar, College of Environmental Design |
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