The Department of Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA offers a six-week program exploring architectural education for students contemplating careers in architecture. The JumpStart program is open to undergraduate students, incoming graduate students, and working professionals. Courses include architectural design studio, graphic and digital representation, and history of contemporary architecture. Studio activities include demonstrations, group discussions and individual project critiques. Outside activities will include field trips and lectures by important local architects and critics who will explore the central significance of Los Angeles for the future of American architecture and urbanism. Students in the program earn 13 units of academic credit.

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