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DIS - Study Urban Design in Copenhagen, Denmark (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Class Standing: 3. 2nd Class, 4. 1st Class
Housing Options: Apartment Shared, Dormitory, Host Family Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Areas of Study: Fine Arts
Program Description:
Using Copenhagen - one of the world's most livable cities - as a laboratory, you will work on projects creating people-friendly and livable urban environments.  You will use analytical design methods specifically devised to urban design and landscape architecture.  

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Develop your design approach through studio projects and field studies that take you deep into Copenhagen's cutting-edge urban design and planning scene
  • Small studios of approximately 12 students create a close mentorship by DIS faculty and your network of peers
  • Your projects will be critiqued by urban designers and architects and your peers in a cross-disciplinary context

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PROGRAM STUDENT PROFILE
This program is right for you if you are from a professional school of architecture, design, urban design; as well as if you come from a liberal arts background. You wish to fully engage in the studio discourse, prepare for individual desk critique, and to invest time outside of studio hours developing projects. You wish to expand your portfolio for the international job market and are willing to work both individually and on team assignments, which will prepare you for professional work. 

CORE COURSE OVERVIEWS
>>Urban Design Studio
You will be instructed in a combination of one-on-one tutoring, discussions, and lectures in studio, focusing on human scale, temporary use, design for the livable city, and landscape architecture in the urban context.  Design projects will be the basis for discussions, presentations, and the development of individual design skills.

Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Enrollment at a professional school or department of architecture, landscape architecture, design, or urban design at the junior, senior, or graduate level.  Completion of a minimum of two spatial design studios at university level
Week-Long Study Tour: Austria-Switzerland | Finland-Sweden
Core Course Week: A three-day study tour in Western Denmark alongside a two-day seminar in Copenhagen.

>>Urban Design Foundations Studio
This studio offers you an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of the field of urban design, and develop your creative design skills in a studio setting.  Design projects will be the basis for discussions, presentations, and the development of individual design skills.

Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Documented background in fine arts or studio art, or completion of a course in drawing at university level
Week-Long Study Tour: Austria-Switzerland | Finland-Sweden
Core Course Week: A three-day study tour in Western Denmark alongside a two-day seminar in Copenhagen.

BUILD YOUR OWN CURRICULUM
DIS has over 200 elective courses for you to build your curriculum from after choosing your required core course. You have to opportunity to focus on your major or diversify by selecting any combination of courses based on your needs. 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 05/16/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2024 12/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.