What do we expect from you
The core of the programme is formed by studio work: project learning. Students tackle individually or in small groups a certain ‘problem’ that is embedded in the assignment. The studio work is accompanied by various theoretical courses.The philosophy of the Academy is based on the principle of study next to working in the day to day practice of an urbanist firm.
This concurrent education offers students experience and education beyond the school curriculum, essential to his professional formation as architects or urban designers.
Concurrent Education
Educating designers with a relevant set of powerful skills, applicable knowledge, and a fundamental collaborative attitude is at the core of our curriculum. A unique aspect of the programme is that it is taught in a ‘concurrent’ way, combining studio work and courses with a relevant professional practice during the Master study. This concurrent education offers students experience and education beyond the school curriculum, essential to his professional formation as architects or urban designers. Students are required to find a job in a design firm and work a minimum of 20 hours a week. Progress will be evaluated through a series of portfolio assessments. If students are unable to find a suitable position in an architectural firm or urban design practice, the Academy will offer alternative practice research studios, where students can engage in practical work for a diverse range of clients. Students graduating in the Master Architecture or Master Urbanism programme are eligible for registration at the Dutch Licensing Board for Architects and urban designers.(Source: Bureau Architectenregister)
