YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

Are you in high school? Do you identify as Black or Indigenous? Are you interested in design careers that can change your city?

This 7-day program will give you a taste + an insider look into Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, + Architecture. Come see if this is the path that lights your fire!

2023 COMPLETE!
FALL 2024 TBA

  • About the program

    This week-long intensive design program invites you to learn the foundational design skills in Landscape Architecture, Architecture and Urban Design. If you’re curious about how buildings, parks, and communities are designed, consider joining us.

    No prior specific experience is required, just an open and curious mind to learn.

    This program is provided free of charge and participants will receive a monetary scholarship after the completion of the program.

  • This intensive 7 day program will introduce you to the foundational skills in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.

    You will immerse yourself in the creative world of design and learn what it takes to build spaces such as parks, buildings, large artistic sculptures, and overall design of cities, including waterfront spaces.

    In the mornings, we will have lectures and tutorials, and the afternoons will be in a design studio, where you get to draw, make models of your neighbourhood and city you live in, and plan what new worlds could look like through design.

    We will use a hands-on approach through mentorship and guide you through the program. The Design Cypher will help you build a foundation towards a career in design, if you so choose. We look forward to meeting you!

  • Eligibility

    • Applicants must identify as Black and/or Indigenous; this includes Black or Indigenous applicants of mixed race heritage.

    • Applicants must be between the ages of 14-19 years of age.

    • Have an interest in design or desire to learn more.

  • The application form is standardized with all questions to be assessed at the bottom of this page.

    • Once participants have submitted their applications by July 7th (extended from May 1st), the BIDC Board and Directors will assess based on level of curiosity and desire to join or learn more about different design fields and availability.

    • Availability will be a large determinant of eligibility, 100% attendance is the goal

    • This process is meant to be low barrier and accessible to a broad range of Black and Indigenous Students

    • After a week deliberation period BIDC Board and Directors will send acceptance emails to students and their guardians

    • Selected participants and their guardians/family members will be invited to take part in a virtual orientation meeting with the program organizers to answer any questions.

    • Contracts will be sent out to accepted students and their guardians outlining the attendance conditions of the full scholarships.

    • Preparation emails will be sent out closer to the program start dates with full itineraries and details

    • All materials, food, and supplies will be provided, just bring a water bottle and good walking shoes to each session.

  • All participants who complete the program will receive a monetary scholarship that covers the entire cost of the program.

    The funds received through this scholarship can be used at the discretion of the participants and are not expected to be put towards program costs.

SIGN UP EARLY 2024!