Session 3, Architecture: Chicago in Perspective

Learn the fundamentals of freehand architectural sketching to document and interpret the built environment through essential drawing techniques, including orthographic, axonometric, and perspective. Through guided walking tours of downtown Chicago, students will explore the city's iconic urban fabric, developing skills in on-site observation and visual documentation. As they sketch key landmarks and urban spaces, students will gain insight into Chicago's architectural legacy, shaped by visionaries such as Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The course also highlights the city's evolving skyline through the work of contemporary architects and firms, including Jeanne Gang (Studio Gang), Dirk Denison, Legat Architects, Moss Design, and bKL Architecture. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of architecture as a visual language and will be equipped with the foundational skills to record and analyze the built environment thoughtfully.

2.0 College Credits
Full Tuition Cost: $3,816

This cost does not reflect any potential Merit Scholarship or need-based financial aid the student may be awarded. Housing and meal plan rates are still being finalized for 2026 and are estimated to be $675 a week.

Registration Deadline is noon on Monday, June 29th.

There are two registration options for this course. Call us at 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu if you have any questions! We're happy to help.

Option 1: Pay in full now.
Select this option if you do not wish to apply for scholarships and are ready to pay tuition in full now. The full cost of the program includes a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit. Please note, current housing and meal plan fees are estimates, and you will receive a final bill once 2026 rates have been finalized.

Option 2: Apply for aid/scholarships and pay a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit.
Select this option if you would like to apply for a merit scholarship and/or financial aid scholarship. Once you have been notified of your potential award amounts, we will share instructions on how to pay the remaining balance.