Roth Sheppard Architects is holding its second educational event for Colorado high school students and their parents.
The firm will host So You Want to Be an Architect?, an introductory seminar for high school students, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 9. The event is part of Roth Sheppard's effort to engage the profession, the public and education in a dialogue to raise the level of design expectation in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West.
Students and their parents or guests will rotate between stations led by Roth Sheppard architects and staff. The topics will cover:
- The design process from the initial hand-darn sketch to a completed project
- The creation of 3D computer models using Google Sketchup and PhotoShop software
- The creation of a physical model including a review of the different types and the tools used
- What else an architect does on a project, including an overview of what it takes to oversee and manage the construction of a building with a demonstration of Autodesk's Revit software, as well as understanding how projects are won, proposals created, schedules and hours tracked and the best way to land a position at a top design firm
Participation is limited to 30 students, with no more than five from one school. Each student can bring two parents or guests each. All students must be accompanied by an adult.
The deadline for registration is 5 p.m. April 24. For the $5 fee at the door, all supplies will be provided.
For questions or to register, contact Janet Ronneng at (303) 534-7007 or
jronneng@rothsheppard.com.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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