The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Architecture (SOA) is pleased to offer an introduction to architecture program for high school students. "CoFA 2001: Connecting to Florida Architecture" is from July 8-July 28. During the three-week residential workshop, high school students are introduced to sketching, model building, digital media, problem-solving skills, freehand drawing techniques and working as a team. Field trips to historic sites in north and central Florida provide an appreciation of architectural treasures and Florida's history.  The three-week camp provides an extended and multi-dimensional introduction to the discipline. The mix of high school scholars with incoming freshmen creates a unique and academically challenging experience. The increased benefits for 2001 SOA freshmen are an opportunity to complete a SOA required course and an opportunity to pre-register for fall classes.  Incoming FAMU Arcitecture freshmen are eligible to receive three hours of college credit for a course. The SOA faculty often provide lectures, tours and demonstrations. Junior and senior architecture students serve as Teaching Assistants and Dormitory Resident Assistants.

The Institute for International Environmental Studies and Architecture (IIESA) is a component of the School of Architecture with activities that develop and link international/studies abroad component to the curriculum. Summer Camp students will be exposed to architectural contexts of the Caribbean. Illustrated lectures and an assigned exercise will emphasize explorations in how these international environments connect to Florida's building styles.
 

The program has competitive enrollment for under-represented but exceptional students. Opportunities are available for students entering 10^th-12^th grades, and for incoming freshmen architecture majors.  The program targets a diverse mix of students.
 

The CoFA 2001 summer program is funded by the Florida A&M University Title III Programs Office and the FAMU School of Architecture. Because of the use of diverse funding sources, the cost varies with the student's residency and academic level.

....	Florida Residents that will be in high school in the Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$ 99.00
....	Florida Residents that will be FAMU Freshmen in the Fall . . . . . . . . . .	$199.00
....	Non-Florida Residents that will be in high school next year in the Fall	$299.00
....	Non-Florida Residents that will be a FAMU Architecture Freshmen	$299.00

The cost includes dormitory housing, a cafeteria meal-plan program, design studio materials, digital media workshops, leisure activities and field trips to historic sites. SOA freshmen that successfully complete the three-week camp will be eligible to receive college credit. Fee payment information will be forwarded at a later date. 
 

If you have any questions about the summer program or the FAMU School of Architecture, contact;
Andrew Chin, Program Director, (850) 599-3757 andrew.chin@famu.edu 
Ron Lumpkin, Freshmen Advisor, (850) 599-3041 rlumpkin@famu.edu
Or write
Florida A&M University School of Architecture
attn: Andrew Chin
1936 South MLK Jr. Blvd. 
Tallahassee, FL 32307-4200