Program Flyer: CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE

Content Provider		Vanderbilt University Virtual School
Contact Information		Patsy Partin patsy.partin@vanderbilt.edu 110 21st Ave., Suite 850 Nashville, TN 37203 United States Phone: (615) 343-8848 Fax: (615) 343-1145
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines		Career Education, Gifted & Talented, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines		Technology/Information Science, Writing
Program Description		Careers in Architecture are the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. Decision-making, team leadership, communication, and creativity are the key skills of architects. People need places in which to live, work, play, learn, worship, meet, govern, shop, eat: private and public spaces, indoors and out; rooms, buildings, and complexes; neighborhoods and towns, suburbs and cities. Architects are professionals trained in the art and science of building design and licensed to protect public health, safety and welfare. In high school, students should pursue a program strong in English, history, social studies, mathematics, physics, and foreign languages and then add courses in business and computer science. Freehand drawing skills will be more useful to an architect student than drafting ability. An architecture curriculum in college is intensive and demanding, often requiring many hours of effort. Design studio -- individual work guided by frequent review with a professor -- and lecture and laboratory courses in engineering, technology, history, planning, and the environment will be combined with studies outside the professional curriculum. Come and explore a career in architecture and learn how architects transform the needs of people into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others. Learn how design ideas become physical realities.
Program Format		The videoconference will be a 20-25 minute presentation and may include visuals or audiovisuals to enhance the presentation. This will be followed by an interactive 10-15 minute question/answer session with students.
Objectives		Students will: 1) Learn about the challenging jobs of architects 2) Explore the world of architectural design, projects & products, industry news and trends, and building technology. 3) Discuss "urban sprawl" and the return to city dwelling
National Standards to which this program aligns		Newsletters Parents Prof Development School Issues Glossary Students Quick Research World Resources School Directory Fundraising E-Learning Prof Dev Oppty Center School Funding Center Fundraising Ed World History Sponsorship About Our Fellows Advertisers Leading Fellows of Ed Contact Us Help Home > National Standards > Technology > Grades K-12 G R A D E S K - 12 Basic Operations and Concepts Social, Ethical, and Human Issues Technology Productivity Tools Technology Communications Tools Technology Research Tools Technology Problem-solving and Decision-making Tools NT.K-12.1 BASIC OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology. [SOURCE] NT.K-12.2 SOCIAL, ETHICAL AND HUMAN ISSUES Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity. [SOURCE] NT.K-12.3 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works. [SOURCE] NT.K-12.4 TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATION TOOLS Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS Students use technology to locate, evaluate,and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. NT.K-12.6 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM- SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Program Length		40-45 minutes
Date/Time Notes		"Careers in Architecture" is ONE videoconference in the "CAREER CONVERSATIONS" series. "Careers in Architecture"will be offered only once during the FALL session. You may request ALL of the Career Conversations videoconferences or an individual videocnference.
Program Fee Notes		All classes will need to do a "test call" with our bridge at UT prior to the videoconference. Schools outside of Tennessee will be responsible for paying ISDN charges to connect to the UT bridge.
Cancellation Policy		The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice unless there is a school closing due to snow or weather emergencies.
Is video taping allowed?		No
Video Taping Notes		Videotaping is NOT allowed. Streaming Video is available for all Vanderbilt Virtual School Videoconferences.