Open Up
Annual Architecture Programme
for secondary schools and sixth forms:
Autumn Term
Architecture and the built environment is something that has an impact on all our daily lives but it is the one thing we generally don’t learn about. Open House has been delivering architecture education programmes for over 10 years and works with 3,000 young people a year. All of our education programmes are FREE to state schools and draw on our experience as a leader in the field of architecture education.
If you are a teacher and would like your school to take part in OPEN UP! 2010 please contact: Ros Croker, Schools Programme Coordinator, by email or phone on 020 7383 572
The programme
Open Up is a unique programme for secondary schools and sixth forms. Direct experience of contemporary architecture is the starting point for developing design skills and awareness of the built environment, together with creative workshops.
Architects with students explore an exemplary building, unpack the design, then develop design ideas during a classroom workshop. Architecture is a valuable educational resource, and Open Up empowers both teachers and students to take advantage of it.
Who can take part?
Key Stage 3 & 4 Art & Design and Design & Technology classes, years 7-13
Programme steps:
Step 1:
Teacher and Architect evening session insets
InSET sessions offer the opportunity to develop fresh ideas and provide
practical help for teachers and architects preparing for OPEN UP!
Step 2: Building exploration visits
Architect and engineers lead explorations of buildings demonstrating
exemplary architecture, supported by Open House educators. Activities and
resources are provided by Open House. Schools will be matched to buildings
that complement planned or existing schemes of work.
Step 3: Modelmaking workshop for teachers and architects
A NEW InSET session offering teachers and architects the opportunity to explore how students can use modelmaking as part of the learning process in Open Up workshops.
Step 4: Classroom workshops
An architect and Open House educator will work with students
back in the classroom to support the development of design concepts,
skills and processes
Step 5: OPEN UP! Competition and awards event
Awards for young people, teachers and architects participating in OPEN
UP! A prestigious reception will showcase the collaborations between students,
architects and Open House during the OPEN UP! initiative.
Click here to download the full programme of the 2009 Open Up Awards.
As part of Open Up 2009 Open House is doing research to find out what young people think about new school buildings.
If you are aged 11-16, you can fill in the survey here!
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