The PLACED Academy is a free to access programme focused on developing your skills, aspirations and confidence whilst supporting you in accessing professional careers. During the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities and events with creativity and collaboration at the heart of all activity. Below is an overview of the type of activities you can expect in the Academy. You will find the dates for the 2022-2023 Programme at the bottom of this page.
Summer Holiday Programme: You will work as a team on creative design projects over several days. We’ll cover planning, regeneration and architecture and learn professional design skills.
Design Workshops: Hone your design skills through monthly mini-design challenges, including developing a brief and identifying clients, designing solutions using drawing, model making and presentations.
Professional support: You’ll be supported by PLACED and our wide network of people working and studying in the built environment, giving you a unique insight into careers and study routes, whilst supporting you in developing your skills and knowledge.
Skills Development: Work with the PLACED network to develop the skills you need for the next step of your career, including activities such as model making, sketching, Photoshop and presentation skills.
Professional Development Sessions: Advice on writing CV’s and personal statements, portfolio advice and interview preparation.
Graduation: Join your fellow participants, Partners and Sponsors to celebrate your success and mark the beginning of your next steps. All graduates receive a certificate.
Throughout the programme, you will be supported by our fantastic network of Ambassadors, built environment professionals and students. Our Ambassadors include architects, planners, interior designers and landscape architects. You will work alongside them, gaining a unique insight into careers and study routes in an informal, practical way.
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ACADEMY 2022-23 PROGRAMME DATES
| Date | Session |
| 11th July: 6-8pm | Academy Launch |
| 26th July – 29th July | Holiday programme |
| 29th July: 5.30-7pm | Holiday programme presentations |
| Saturday 17th September | Saturday workshop |
| Tuesday 20th September | Monthly evening session |
| Saturday 15th October | Saturday workshop |
| Tuesday 18th October | Monthly evening session |
| Saturday 12th November | Saturday workshop |
| Wednesday 23rd November | Monthly evening session |
| Saturday 10th December | Saturday workshop |
| Tuesday 13th December | Monthly evening session |
| Wednesday 18th January | Monthly evening session |
| Saturday 21st January | Saturday workshop |
| Saturday 4th February | Saturday workshop |
| Tuesday 21st February | Monthly evening session |
| Saturday 4th March | Saturday workshop |
| Wednesday 22nd March | Monthly evening session |
| Saturday 22nd April | Saturday workshop |
| Tuesday 25th April | Monthly evening session |
| Wednesday 10th May tbc | Monthly evening session |
| Saturday 20th May tbc | Saturday workshop |
| Thursday 25th May, Evening tbc | Exhibition & Graduation event |