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UCLA Department of Architecture
and Urban Design
Jump-start: An Introduction to Architecture

June 23 - August 1, 2008

Architecture Student Quotes

"I found the program to be thoughtfully conceived and skillfully taught."

"I learned a tremendous amount about the design process and appreciated the highly structured nature of the projects."

"A lot of work for a six week course with very high standards, but very enjoyable."

"I feel fortunate to have been part of the program."

"The ratio of students to teachers was excellent and provided ample one-on-one time with professors and teaching assistants."

"I received knowledgeable, supportive and articulate encouragement from my studio professor."

"I appreciated the amazing sequencing of work in each of the three courses."

"Good transition from theory to practice."

"Overall, a great experience that was worth the expense and effort."

"Good preparation for graduate studies in architecture."

"Great introduction to studio culture."

"Representation techniques were taught effectively. I appreciated that the course content included both analog and digital techniques."

"Extremely concise and excellent instruction. I never felt lost when flooded with new information."

"Diving in is a great way to learn and in studio, we really dove into the projects."

"Ambitious volume of work where I learned much more than I expected."

"Appropriately challenging assignments that developed a variety of skills."

"Good overview of baroque to modern architecture for a short course."

"We covered a lot of material and learned about major concepts guiding the art, architecture and philosophy of the periods."

"My professor had great enthusiasm for the course material."