{"id":21155,"date":"2016-06-22T11:59:05","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T15:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/designlife\/?p=2799"},"modified":"2016-06-22T11:59:05","modified_gmt":"2016-06-22T15:59:05","slug":"design-camp-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/architecture\/2016\/06\/22\/design-camp-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Design Camp Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

For a great deal of the summer the design studios at the College of Design are quiet, the walls blank, but from mid-June to July, they\u2019re filled with eager middle and high school students. Last week kicked off the beginning of four weeks of Design Camp<\/a>, a summer program run by the NC State Design Lab K-12 Education<\/a> and outreach programs. The Design Lab offers a variety of pre-college programs, educator development in design, and extension and outreach through design education.<\/strong> The mission of these programs is to expose students to an interdisciplinary experience that teaches design thinking in a way that makes sense of the world and encourages them to design for the benefit of the public. For many students, it\u2019s their first introduction into the world of design; often summer program participants apply to NC State and enter the College of Design. The program is in its fourth decade and this year participants from as far away as France and China are attending.<\/p>\n

Among the 2016 summer programs is the weeklong Design Immersions A Camp<\/strong>. This is an overnight camp for rising 11th- and 12th-grade students who are provided the opportunity to experience numerous full days of studio exploration in each of the disciplines: Art + Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Design Studies, and Industrial Design. On the final day, the conclusion of the camp offers an exhibition and reception that displays the works of the 100 campers so that parents, friends, and family have the opportunity to view the talents and creations that were part of the week\u2019s activities and projects.<\/p>\n

\"Matthew<\/a>
Matthew Shiplett discusses his design project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Matthew Shiplett, a rising 12th grader from nearby Mebane, NC<\/strong>, who attended last week\u2019s camp, anticipated the closing exhibition. \u201cI am excited for my parents to come on Saturday to see what I\u2019ve accomplished throughout the week. I didn\u2019t think we\u2019d get to do nearly as much as we have done,\u201d he said. \u201cThe staff has pushed us to do the best of our abilities, and it\u2019s been great.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shiplett came to learn more about design and to get exposure that would hopefully provide some guidance in where and what he will pursue in college. He has been exploring furniture making and wood sculpture in high school and has won awards for some of his work. \u201cI know that I want to go to school for design, whether furniture or industrial design, and I wanted to go somewhere to get the experience and to test out places,\u201d he continues, \u201cMy guidance counselor told me about this camp.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
Avae Johnson working on a design project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Avae Johnson, a rising 12th grader from Wakefield High School in Raleigh<\/strong>, also attended the camp to get a peek at the college experience and to learn more about art. \u201cI wanted to come because I\u2019m not really sure what I want to do as a major. I\u2019m interested in the College of Design and the College of Textiles. I\u2019ll be going to the Summer Textile Exploration Program camp in July to [try out] that experience,\u201d she says with delight.<\/p>\n

Both Shiplett and Johnson are grateful recipients of The Marvin and Cindy Malecha Dream Scholarship.<\/strong> This is a need-based scholarship for students attending the Design Camp programs and is awarded based on applications and recommendations that show students\u2019 merit and enthusiasm for design. The fund was developed by the Dean Emeritus and his wife, whose passion and influence in design has been at the forefront of the College to provide and expose the benefit of a design life to everyone regardless of any extenuating factors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe study of design is a liberating experience, but it is a much-misunderstood course of study and practice. It is made even more opaque by the general lack of art and design instruction in the schools leading toward higher education. Frequently it is only available to those students who have access to the resources that provide the opportunities making the design life apparent and achievable,\u201d Malecha says.<\/p>\n

Johnson is a member of the National Art Honor Society, the National Achievers Society, the Student Government Association, and National Beta Club. Among her design experience are classes in digital media and apparel. She stated in her application, “My goals are to expose myself to different avenues of the design world. I greatly enjoy all things related to the design field and I am expecting to leave with a great deal of knowledge to give me an idea as to what I could possibly do as a career.”<\/p>\n

Shiplett would have been responsible for paying his own tuition without the scholarship. \u201cI am honored to receive it. I\u2019ll be spending the rest of the summer working back home with the Parks and Rec and their design camps, but [this scholarship] allowed me to experience this design life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Johnson encourages all future design campers to trust in their instincts and work hard: \u201cDon\u2019t slack off. No idea is a bad idea, just run with it and get it started.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you would like to support future design campers and contribute to the Marvin and Cindy Malecha Dream Scholarship or consider a financial donation to other College of Design initiatives, CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The program is in its fourth decade and this year participants from as far away as France and China are attending.\n\nAmong the 2016 summer programs is the weeklong Design Immersions A Camp<\/strong>. This is an overnight camp for rising 11th- and 12th-grade students who are provided the opportunity to experience numerous full days of studio exploration in each of the disciplines: Art + Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Design Studies, and Industrial Design. On the final day, the conclusion of the camp offers an exhibition and reception that displays the works of the 100 campers so that parents, friends, and family have the opportunity to view the talents and creations that were part of the week\u2019s activities and projects.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2803\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"475\"]\"Matthew<\/a> Matthew Shiplett discusses his design project.[\/caption]\n\nMatthew Shiplett, a rising 12th grader from nearby Mebane, NC<\/strong>, who attended last week\u2019s camp, anticipated the closing exhibition. \u201cI am excited for my parents to come on Saturday to see what I\u2019ve accomplished throughout the week. I didn\u2019t think we\u2019d get to do nearly as much as we have done,\u201d he said. \u201cThe staff has pushed us to do the best of our abilities, and it\u2019s been great.\u201d\n\nShiplett came to learn more about design and to get exposure that would hopefully provide some guidance in where and what he will pursue in college. He has been exploring furniture making and wood sculpture in high school and has won awards for some of his work. \u201cI know that I want to go to school for design, whether furniture or industrial design, and I wanted to go somewhere to get the experience and to test out places,\u201d he continues, \u201cMy guidance counselor told me about this camp.\u201d\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2804\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"475\"]\"A<\/a> Avae Johnson working on a design project.[\/caption]\n\nAvae Johnson, a rising 12th grader from Wakefield High School in Raleigh<\/strong>, also attended the camp to get a peek at the college experience and to learn more about art. \u201cI wanted to come because I\u2019m not really sure what I want to do as a major. I\u2019m interested in the College of Design and the College of Textiles. I\u2019ll be going to the Summer Textile Exploration Program camp in July to [try out] that experience,\u201d she says with delight.\n\nBoth Shiplett and Johnson are grateful recipients of The Marvin and Cindy Malecha Dream Scholarship.<\/strong> This is a need-based scholarship for students attending the Design Camp programs and is awarded based on applications and recommendations that show students\u2019 merit and enthusiasm for design. The fund was developed by the Dean Emeritus and his wife, whose passion and influence in design has been at the forefront of the College to provide and expose the benefit of a design life to everyone regardless of any extenuating factors.\n\n\u201cThe study of design is a liberating experience, but it is a much-misunderstood course of study and practice. It is made even more opaque by the general lack of art and design instruction in the schools leading toward higher education. Frequently it is only available to those students who have access to the resources that provide the opportunities making the design life apparent and achievable,\u201d Malecha says.\n\nJohnson is a member of the National Art Honor Society, the National Achievers Society, the Student Government Association, and National Beta Club. Among her design experience are classes in digital media and apparel. She stated in her application, \"My goals are to expose myself to different avenues of the design world. I greatly enjoy all things related to the design field and I am expecting to leave with a great deal of knowledge to give me an idea as to what I could possibly do as a career.\"\n\nShiplett would have been responsible for paying his own tuition without the scholarship. \u201cI am honored to receive it. I\u2019ll be spending the rest of the summer working back home with the Parks and Rec and their design camps, but [this scholarship] allowed me to experience this design life,\u201d he said.\n\nJohnson encourages all future design campers to trust in their instincts and work hard: \u201cDon\u2019t slack off. No idea is a bad idea, just run with it and get it started.\u201d\n\nIf you would like to support future design campers and contribute to the Marvin and Cindy Malecha Dream Scholarship or consider a financial donation to other College of Design initiatives, CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/strong>\n\n\"support-design-give-today\"<\/a>"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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