Architecture + Planning School Holiday Program (Wednesday)
Through interactive workshops students will discover how architects, designers and planners shape our future cities and living spaces to create vibrant communities.
At the end of the day you'll put all you have learnt into practice, solving problems that challenge conventional thinking and bring a different mindset to design for a better, more sustainable world.
This day is perfect for those interested in:
- Architecture
- Regional and Town Planning
Program for the day*
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45am - 9:00am | Arrival and registration | |
| 9:00am – 9:30am | Welcome to Architecture and Planning at UQ | |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Sketching masterclass | Learn to sketch like an Architect. Students will learn not only the sketching technique, but also about the thinking behind the process - e.g. why and how to integrate people and landscape, and how to create a sense of depth in an image, and much more. |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Morning tea | |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Model building | |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch (not supplied) | |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | The 20 minute neighbourhood challenge | Students will test their planning skills and design a neighbourhood or a place that meets the needs of the 21st Century. Students will explore concepts of sustainability, liveability and people-centred design. |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Gummy Bear workshop | Using only gummy bears and skewers, you will work together to design and build the tallest and most structurally sound gummy bear tower. |
| 3:00pm | Depart UQ |
*please note this program is subject to change at anytime
About Engineering, Design and Computing School Holiday Program
Designed for Year 9 and 10 students, the 4-day program follows our study areas of Engineering, Design and Computing. You will learn to think like engineers, architects, designers and planners, and computing professionals through hands-on and interactive workshops and presentations, facilitated by lecturers and our wonderful Student Ambassador team. You’ll also have the chance to explore UQ’s engineering, design and computing precinct including the state-of-the-art makerspace facility, UQ Innovate and the Andrew N. Liveris Building.
You can enrol in one, two, three or four days.
- Tuesday 25 June - Engineering School Holiday Program Day 1
- Wednesday 26 June - Architecture + Planning School Holiday Program
- Thursday 27 June - Design and Technology School Holiday Program
- Friday 28 June - Engineering School Holiday Program Day 2
Cost: $35 per day.
Registration
Registration for this event will open in early May 2024. Register your interest so you are one of the first to be notified once registrations do open. Please note that registering your interest does not guarantee you a place in the program, you will still need to book and pay once registrations open.
Important information
- Please note each workshop has a max capacity, and registrations will close once this number is reached.
- Students do not need to prepare anything before attending our workshops.
- Students can bring their own lunch or buy lunch from one of the food outlets on campus.
- Attendees are expected to stay with the group for the entire day.
- Registration closes 23 June 2024 (or unless sold our prior). Please register before the closing date.
- Images and videos may be taken for the use of marketing purposes, please advise event staff via email should you not want your or your childs photo taken.
Event enquiries
Please get in touch with the Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Outreach and Engagement team at outreach@eait.uq.edu.au
Venue
The University of Queensland
St Lucia Campus
