Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

Castles, Cathedrals and Towns: A Hands on exploration of the Architecture and technology of the Middle Ages.

​Instructor: Mark Moreno  mmoreno@andrews.edu   #269-932-5055                                           Fall 2019
LOCATION: 111 Smith Hall Andrews University
DATES: Sept 10 - Dec. 3   We will take at least one day long field trip.
AGES: 8-16 
TIME: Tuesdays 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Additional registration at location is NOT required

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, an extension of Renaissance Kids, students will explore a variety of problem solving exercises in an architecturally reflective look at medieval times. Through the course, we will focus on cathedrals, castles, and towns as they relate the Middle Ages technology architecture, urbanism, and construction.
​Syllabus

Instructor Qualifications: Professor Moreno is an Associate Professor of Architecture at Andrews University (1996-present) and
Founder and Director of Renaissance Kids Architecture Camp. He earned a Master of Architecture degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, 1991 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, 1985 from The University of Texas at Arlington. He has taught at four universities, Andrews Univ., Hampton Univ., Texas A&M, and Iberoamericana Universidad in Leon, Guanajuato, MX. He has worked in 8 different offices and currently teaches Place-Making Studio, Drawing and Graphics, Studio and Person-Environment Theory, along with independent electives at Andrews, and homeschool course.
​Education:
-Harvard Graduate School of Design: Masters Degree, Architecture, 1991
-The University of Texas at Arlington: Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1985

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​Teacher of Record:  Lisa Van Plew-Cid