For almost 50 years, the BAC's Summer Academy has provided high school students with hands-on design and material exercises. This Summer, the Academy will be offered in two separate formats: an on-site experience, or a synchronous virtual experience.
On-campus* students will experience live lectures, exercises, site and professional firm visits around Boston, and hands-on design and building in teams. Virtual students will explore case study buildings, attend site and professional firm visits through video streaming and chat, and will also receive kits of materials and supplies to allow them to participate in hands-on design and building wherever they may be. All students will have access to the latest in design software and computing through either our on-site computer labs or the BAC’s CloudLab.
In addition to the sketchbook that all Academy Students receive to record their experiences, students will also develop a digital and physical portfolio suitable for design school applications, and receive a 3D Printing pen to incorporate into their design explorations during and after Summer Academy.
Location(s)
- Remote
- Boston, Massachusetts
Schedule
- Five weeks from July to August
Cost/Compensation
- Base Price, credit bearing (3 college credits): $2,000
- Base Price, not for credit: $1,800
Eligibility Requirements
- High school students anywhere in the world (grades 9–12) are welcome to participate in this summer program. No experience is required, just a passion for design.
Deadline
- June 1
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed application is required.
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Early bird special of $1200 if students apply by March 1
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The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is a private, nonprofit college of architecture located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1889, BAC is now the largest independent, accredited college of spatial design in New England, with a student body of over 1,200 students. The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and design studies. BAC is known for its extensive co-op program, which allows students to gain real-world experience by working in architecture and design firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
