The Studio First summer course at Carleton University facilitates graduate architecture studies for those with no formal background in the subject.

School: Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, Carleton University
Course: Studio First
Location: online
Course dates: 13 May 2025 to 17 June 2025 and 24 June 2025 to 29 July 2025
Application deadline: 23 June 2025

Studio First is an intensive five-week studio in architectural design for individuals from a wide range of academic backgrounds who are considering graduate studies in architecture, urban design or landscape architecture. No previous design experience is necessary.

The program provides a post-baccalaureate bridge from an undergraduate degree in any field toward an accredited professional degree program in architecture.

Studio First will help you create a competitive portfolio for application to a three-year Master of Architecture program or any environmental design field.

Participants receive a box of art supplies, work on three separate studio projects, attend lectures on architectural theory and practice, learn how to use key digital media tools, participate in workshops on portfolio preparation and graduate school applications, enjoy individual attention and guidance and receive a certificate of completion.

You will work on your graduate school portfolio under the supervision of our studio instructors, experience studio culture and network with like-minded participants. The program will help you determine if architecture is the right path to follow.

Students from all countries are welcome.

Studio First alumni have been accepted to top schools across North America, Australia and the UK, including the Bartlett, MIT, SCI-Arc, Pratt Institute, University of Edinburgh, University of Melbourne, Carleton University, Rice University, University of Toronto and more.

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Top image: Cities of Differences by Mark Nasu, who completed the Studio First course in 2024 and holds a Bachelor of Science, focusing on ecology and geomorphology.

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