Design Workshop

Dates for Summer 2013 will be posted in early December. If you would like to be notified via email when dates are released and registration begins, please click here.

Overview

Auburn University's Design Workshop offers an engaging program for rising 9th - 12th grade students interested in a professional career in design. Hosted by the College of Architecture Design and Construction's Department of Industrial and Graphic Design, this week-long resident camp offers an intensive design experience beginning with the identification of a design problem and rapidly progresses through idea generation, concept development, and exploratory prototyping.

Each day is filled with practical, hands-on design activities, technical demonstrations, and in-depth instruction. Foundation skills such as sketching, rendering, and prototyping are emphasized throughout the week as participants develop their solution to the issue at hand. Working in dedicated studio spaces, participants have access to photo, computer, and prototype fabrication labs.

Faculty, staff, and student assistants from Auburn University's Department of Industrial and Graphic Design provide individual attention and guidance to each participant. Workshop leaders are recognized for their desire to communicate with young people and to share their knowledge of design. Departmental faculty members hold degrees and have professional experience in the fields of: industrial design, graphic design, architecture, and business. The faculty's diverse background ensures that participants receive a broad perspective on design.

In addition to their work the in studio, students will experience campus-life while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Camp participants will have 24/7 counselor supervision.

Testimonials

• “Coming to this camp has opened my eyes to a whole new world. I love the people here! They were so creative” – Catherine
• “I had an amazing experience in the design studio” – Chloe
• “The people and activities are awesome. The counselors were amazing!!” – Benjamin
• “All the counselors were great, all the teachers were awesome, and the people were fun” – Hannah
• “The AU employees went out of their way to meet every camper’s needs” – Kathleen

Tuition

Workshop tuition is $655 and includes all instruction, housing, meals, and recreational activities. A portion of this fee is used to purchase supplies that participants will take home at the end of the week.

A limited number of program scholarships may be available through the College of Architecture Design and Construction Academic Success Action Program (ASAP). Interested students should contact Dr. Carla Bell at 334.844.4549.

Registration

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Required Forms and Insurance

Complete and return the required camp form packet not later than two weeks prior to camp start date. Return instructions are included in the packet.

• Click here for the required camp form packet.

As proof of health insurance, all participants must attach a copy of the participant's health insurance card (front and back) with the camp form packet. If the participant does not have current health insurance coverage, please contact us as soon as possible for options.

Important Links

• Camp FAQs
• Camp Supplies
• Getting to Auburn
• Summer Experience on Facebook
• Auburn University Admissions: Prospective Students
• Auburn University Campus Tours + Visit
• The Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau: Local Lodging, Shopping, and Dining

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

Please read our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Contact Information

For program questions, please contact the coordinator, James Birdsong at 334.844.5817.

Last Updated: October 2, 2012