Application deadline
12 June 2026
5 pm Pacific Time; shared deadline for both tracks.
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TeenArch Studio
TeenArch Studio introduces architectural design through drawing, physical models, digital modeling, and instructor critique, helping students test their interest in studio practice.
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TeenArch Studio at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; minimum 3.0 GPA
Age range / Year group
Ages 15+
Location / Region
Los Angeles, United States
Cost
$2,657; $3,111
Duration
3 weeks
Format
Hybrid
ArchitectureDesign
Accommodation: Independent housing option for eligible students 17+
Meals: Optional housing: 14 meals per week
Campus experience: Design studio; Los Angeles field trip
Credit: 3 quarter units; UCLA transcript
Program leadership: Julia Koerner; Morgane Copp
Main output: Design portfolio and final presentation
Sessions / cadence: Scheduled studio meetings; weekly guest lectures
TeenArch Studio summary
TeenArch Studio recreates the working habits of a college architecture studio: develop an idea, make models and drawings, receive critique, and revise.
The design brief explores hard and soft materials, leading to a proposed studio extension at Perloff Hall. Final presentations and a design portfolio make the experience useful for testing an interest in architectural study.
What is TeenArch Studio?
TeenArch Studio is UCLA Architecture and Urban Design’s introduction to architectural and design thinking through a college-style studio. Students work with drawing, physical model-making, and 3D modeling, supported by seminars, group discussions, and instructor feedback.
The studio brief, Tactile Transformations, explores how hard and soft materials shape architectural form. Students develop study models and drawings into a proposal for an extension in the courtyard at Perloff Hall, then present their work to guest critics.
Why Succeed highlights TeenArch Studio
The studio moves students from material experiments to a coherent architectural proposal, making design thinking tangible.
Individual feedback and studio reviews give students practice revising ideas rather than simply completing exercises.
Final presentations to guest critics offer a realistic introduction to explaining and defending design decisions.
A design portfolio and university credit provide concrete outcomes alongside subject exploration.
Who is TeenArch Studio for?
Best for
Students who want to test architecture through making, drawing, critique, and revision, including beginners curious about studio study.
Not ideal if
You want a self-paced online course or a supervised residential camp, because virtual meetings are scheduled and housing is arranged independently.
Is TeenArch Studio worth it?
TeenArch Studio can be worthwhile if you want to find out whether you enjoy the process of architectural design. Models, drawings, critique, and a final presentation give you a stronger basis for that decision than a lecture-only introduction.
The value depends on your willingness to revise work and meet the attendance requirements. Families also need to budget for additional fees and practical arrangements; credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution, and attending UCLA Summer Sessions does not confer an admissions advantage.
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Cost and what is included
$2,657; $3,111; includes UCLA coursework unit fees are included in the program fee., Model-making materials are provided for commuter students., Virtual students purchase materials using departmental guidelines..
Accommodation
Independent housing option for eligible students 17+
Meals
Optional housing: 14 meals per week
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
3 weeks; Los Angeles, United States.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does TeenArch Studio need?
Effort level
High, with iterative project work and scheduled attendance.
Best started
Begin four to six weeks before the next announced application deadline, allowing for document preparation and up to three weeks of review.
Main challenge
Turning material experiments into a clear architectural idea while responding to critique.
Typical preparation
Request an unofficial transcript and prepare an original, concise value statement.
Confirm that your laptop can run the Rhino trial software.
Plan daily travel for the commuter track or check Pacific-time meetings against your local time.
If seeking funding, allow extra time for the separate scholarship documents and admission requirements.
Useful if
You want to test studio learning before committing to further design study.
What do students do on TeenArch Studio?
You develop an architectural idea through repeated experiments, drawings, models, and feedback. The process culminates in a studio-extension proposal and a presentation of your design work.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Create iterative physical models exploring hard and soft materials.
- 2
Study how deliberate operations change form and volume.
- 3
Use diagrammatic drawing and 3D modeling to organize your design ideas.
- 4
Develop a proposal for the courtyard in front of Perloff Hall.
- 5
Refine the proposal using instructor and studio feedback.
- 6
Present your final work to guest critics and assemble a design portfolio.
TeenArch Studio dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
A: In-Person Commuter
22 June-10 July 2026
UCLA campus studio, technical seminars, and group work.
B: Remote/Virtual
22 June-10 July 2026
Online studio and scheduled meetings in Pacific Daylight Time.
Enrollment completion
19 June 2026
12 pm Pacific Time; follows an admission decision.
Los Angeles trip
27 June 2026
Scheduled field trip for all in-person TeenArch students.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 12 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
A: In-Person Commuter | 22 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
B: Remote/Virtual | 22 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Enrollment completion | 19 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Los Angeles trip | 27 June 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Enrolled in grades 9-12 during Spring 2026.
At least 15 years old by 22 June 2026.
Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0.
Unofficial transcript from grade 9 to present required.
Short original value statement required.
No architecture or design background required.
How much does TeenArch Studio cost?
High school program fee
$2,657; $3,111 — Virtual $2,657; commuter $3,111.
Funding or discounts
- Registration fee: $350 — Separate nonrefundable charge.
- IEI fee: $61 — Separate instructional enhancement charge.
- First-time document fee: $50 — Applies to first-time Summer Sessions students.
- Estimated commuter total: $3,572 — High school estimate including the three listed additional fees.
- Estimated virtual total: $3,118 — Calculated from the virtual fee and the same additional charges.
- Summer Scholars Support: Full or partial funding — Need- and merit-based support for qualifying California students in grades 9-11.
- Independent housing option: $1,362.87 — Separate three-week deluxe triple-room contract with 14 meals per week; housing eligibility applies.
What's included
UCLA coursework unit fees are included in the program fee., Model-making materials are provided for commuter students., Virtual students purchase materials using departmental guidelines.
How to apply to TeenArch Studio
- 1
Prepare your unofficial transcript and original value statement.
- 2
Create an account in the UCLA Summer Sessions application portal.
- 3
Select Summer Precollege Focus Series, then TeenArch Studio and your preferred track.
- 4
Complete the required questions and upload all application materials.
- 5
Allow up to three weeks for review and read the decision notification.
- 6
If admitted, complete the Participant Agreement and make the required payment.
- 7
Verify and pay remaining charges through MyUCLA BruinBill.
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What does TeenArch Studio cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Material transformations
Explore the relationship between hard and soft materials through iterative physical models.
Architectural representation
Use diagrammatic drawing and 3D modeling to organize form, volume, and design ideas.
Courtyard design project
Develop a studio-extension proposal informed by study models and architectural drawings.
Critique and presentation
Revise work using feedback and present the final design to guest critics.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on TeenArch Studio?
A typical day during the program.
Faculty and guest lectures
Lectures supplement studio work with idea-driven design and Los Angeles design culture.
Virtual studio and seminars
Students log in at the times listed in the program schedule, using Pacific Daylight Time.
Who teaches on TeenArch Studio?
UCLA AUD Summer Programs are directed by Julia Koerner, an Associate Adjunct Professor known for architectural design and 3D-printing research, with Lecturer Morgane Copp as Associate Director. Students work with assigned studio instructors and hear weekly lectures from UCLA faculty and guest designers.
Where do students stay on TeenArch Studio?
Residential plan
- Optional independent housing: Eligible students age 17+ may separately apply to UCLA Housing; TeenArch provides no housing package.
- Separate housing room setup: The 2026 Summer Sessions housing option uses Olympic Hall deluxe triple rooms.
- Separate housing meal plan: The optional housing contract requires a 14 Regular meal plan, with 14 meals per week.
Non-residential plan
- Daily campus attendance: Commuter students travel to UCLA for their studio, technical seminars, and group work.
- Los Angeles field trip: The commuter track includes a scheduled field-trip activity.
- Model-making materials: The department provides materials for commuter participants.
Independent housing is a separate contract and does not include at-large housing supervision.
What happens after TeenArch Studio?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build a design portfolio for future design-program applications.
Complete an architectural proposal supported by models and drawings.
Gain experience presenting work to guest critics.
Earn three quarter units of University of California credit through successful completion.
Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution; attending UCLA Summer Sessions does not confer an admissions advantage.
Where does TeenArch Studio take place?
The commuter track takes place at UCLA in Los Angeles, with the design project focused on the courtyard in front of Architecture and Urban Design’s Perloff Hall. Students commute to campus each program day; classroom details are sent to enrolled participants.
TeenArch Studio learning format
Virtual students have an assigned remote instructor and online studio space, attending technical seminars, theory seminars, and group-work sessions online. Meetings follow a set schedule in Pacific Daylight Time, so participation requires attendance at the listed times.
TeenArch Studio mentorship and feedback
An assigned remote instructor supports the virtual studio.
Individual feedback sessions help students refine design work.
Small-group discussions and studio reviews develop ideas.
Final presentations invite feedback from guest critics.
TeenArch Studio time-zone considerations
- Virtual course meetings use Pacific Daylight Time.
- Students must log in at the scheduled meeting times.
- Participants outside Pacific Time need to account for the time difference.
TeenArch Studio technology requirements
A laptop is required for both tracks.
The laptop must support the Rhino trial software.
UCLA identifies MacBook Air and Chromebook devices as unsuitable.
Students may be able to borrow a laptop from the UCLA library.
TeenArch Studio assessment
Assessment combines studio project reviews and a final presentation, with Pass/No Pass course grading.
- Students present work in studio reviews.
- The final presentation is made to guest critics.
- C-level work or better is required for a Pass.
- Successful completion allows no more than three total absences.
TeenArch Studio portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main project is a design proposal for a studio extension in the courtyard at Perloff Hall.
Iterative physical study models.
Diagrammatic and architectural drawings.
3D models supporting the design proposal.
A final presentation to guest critics.
A design portfolio for future design study.
TeenArch Studio FAQs
No. Beginners are welcome, and no architecture or design background is required.
Yes. The virtual track uses a remote instructor and online studio space, with scheduled seminars and group-work sessions.
The program carries three quarter units of University of California credit through Architecture & Urban Design 1. Students receive Pass/No Pass grading and must achieve C-level work or better to pass.
Both tracks require a laptop capable of running the Rhino trial software. UCLA says MacBook Air and Chromebook devices are unsuitable; participants may be able to borrow a laptop from the UCLA library.
The department provides materials for commuter participants. Virtual participants purchase materials following the department’s guidelines.
TeenArch Studio is a commuter program and does not provide housing. Students meeting the separate age requirement may independently apply to UCLA Housing.
Virtual meetings use Pacific Daylight Time unless the schedule or syllabus specifies otherwise. Students must attend at the scheduled times.
Students develop models and architectural drawings for a proposed studio extension at Perloff Hall. The program culminates in presentations to guest critics and a design portfolio.
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