Objectives
This MOOC aims to help sixth-form students gain a better understanding of the field of architecture so that they can pursue a career in it with full knowledge of the facts. It provides architecture students with the tools they need to define their career plans.

Target Audience
Sixth-form students, students considering a change of course, advanced architecture students

Programme
The MOOC is divided into three parts :

The Basics
– Architecture : studies and careers
– Architecture studies : an overview
– The profession of architecture : a long history
– Today’s challenges for architects
– A regulated profession
– Architects at work
– An in-depth look at architecture studies

Architectural studies. Organisation, specialisations
– A multidisciplinary curriculum
– Teaching architectural and urban design
– Teaching architectural culture : history and theories
– Teaching the visual arts
– Teaching digital technology
– Teaching science and technology
– Teaching human and environmental sciences
– In-depth look at the professions

The diversity of careers in architecture
– The architect as a client
– Working in an architectural practice
– The architect on the international stage
– The humanitarian architect
– The architect and eco-materials
– Heritage architects
– The architect and resident participation
– Promoting architectural culture
– The consultant architect
– The digital architect

Link to the MOOC : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pVHrco8z4s&list=PL3_4ikLjDM1j6NGQgnjQeuBNbR-YQWv5b

Image : ENSA Paris-La Villette