FIRST SEMESTER

During the first semester at Archeworks, students get acquainted with teammates, facilitators and projects.  In the first semester students consult with professionals in the field, develop relationships with organizations close to the project and may also form focus groups as part of their research.  By the end of the semester, teams will identify solutions for the project that they will develop in the second semester.  In addition to project work, students are required to attend a series of lectures.  The lectures tackle the underlying principles of Archeworks by studying the works of philosophers, architects, urban planners, and other professionals and students learn how to implement these concepts in the projects.  Lectures will include guest speakers and Archeworks facilitators.

Schedule First Semester

September

Overnight retreat and orientation
Project Team Studio Meetings Begin (Mon and Thurs 6-9pm)
Fall Lectures Series (Tues 6pm)

October

Midterm Critique - Teams introduce their assigned projects and present the research they have conducted.  Students present at critiques in an open public forum held at Archeworks attended by project partners, fellow students, alumni, directors, staff, design professionals and individuals from the general public.

December

Final Critique - Students present research and progress on their projects and announce the solutions and prototypes that they will develop in the second semester.

SECOND SEMESTER

In the second semester, teams will begin developing prototypes they presented at the last critique.  At the midterm critique, they will receive feedback from peers, professionals, facilitators and others for direction towards finalizing their concepts.  Student teams will unveil prototypes at the final critique.  In addition, a second lecture series will introduce students to the most advanced ideas and information available from international specialists in research and development. 

Schedule Second Semester

January

Second semester begins
Project Team Studio Meetings Continue (Mon and Thurs 6-9pm)
Spring Lecture Series (Tues 6pm)

February

Midterm Critique - Students present developments since the last critique.

April

Final Critique - Students present their final prototypes to the public.

May

Graduation Dinner and Ceremony