Program at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas
Program Dates: July 5-16, 2022
The Benedictine College Architecture Program is excited to offer a 12-day Intensive in Classical Architecture to showcase its unique design approach. Under personal instruction by the director of the Architecture Program, high school students have the opportunity to experience the energy of a program that accepts that classic architectural design remains the most viable—even necessary—foundation for the recovery of a vast range of traditional modes and patterns of living. Traditional and classical building designs naturally appeal to us because they are not just sustainable, they are based on an ordered philosophy of nature, natural law, and the idea that humans are contingent material and spiritual beings created in the image of God.
Lectures and studio assignments reinforce the continuity of architectural principles from ancient Egypt to the cultures of classical Greece and Rome, through the rise of Christianity, and into the early decades of the twentieth-century. At a Catholic college our journey through Tradition historically begins with a fiat rather than a non servium. To that order, students will be shown how to research precedent and emulate the character of paradigmatic buildings of western civilization. They will observe the time-honored intersection of architecture and the Transcendentals (such as Truth, Goodness, and Beauty).
This pre-college workshop is designed for current and graduating high school students who seek an introduction to, then immersion in, various aspects of classical architectural training. This is a rigorous program with the aim of preparing students for the future challenges of architecture school.
Students arrive at Benedictine College in the afternoon on July 5 for a tour and dinner reception and depart campus on July 16 after the lunch reception.
After April 25, 2022: $1,600.00
The cost includes room and board, lectures and full studio access, a studio kit (including sketchbook and supplies) for drafting and drawing; additional costs may be incurred out of pocket for off-campus drinks and snacks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact:
John P. Haigh, AIA
Architecture Program Director
jhaigh@benedictine.edu
913-360-7972
We welcome applications from rising sophomore, junior, senior and recently-graduated high school students of any nationality or background.
Application Deadline: Monday, May 16, 2022
The program is limited to 18 total participants. Entry to the program is competitive and partial scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants, thanks to the generosity of the Northern Arizona Foundation for Catholic Education as well as local program benefactors.
Requirements:
Deposit: A $250 deposit is required at the time of registration. If you opt to pay only the deposit, the remainder of the program cost is due by 10:00 p.m. Central Time on May 16, 2022.
Cancellations: If we cancel the program, all payments, including the deposit, will be refunded. If you elect to cancel after the deadline of May 16, 2022, all but the $250 deposit will be refunded.
Acceptance: Participants will be notified of their acceptance status within two weeks of receipt of complete application and payment in full. If all positions in the program are filled, we will accept applicants on a waiting list.
Accommodations: Participants will stay in on-campus residence halls, separated for men and women according to campus policy; double occupancy is standard.
Transportation: Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Benedictine College. Airport (MCI) transportation to/from the college may be arranged for an additional $40 each way.
Time Commitment: The word “intensive” in the title of the program means that the days will be long! There will be scheduled leisure activities but for the most part this program provides the high school student, to the extent possible, an experience that closely approximates that of the typical undergraduate architecture degree program.
Faith: Participants will be encouraged to participate in regular liturgies, including Mass and Vespers, at St. Benedict’s Abbey
Physical Activity Rating: Slightly strenuous; requires sitting on stools/chairs and standing at drafting tables for considerable periods of time; requires extended walking over uneven ground as well as the ability to climb stairs.