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Hip Hop Architecture Camp®
ULI Charlotte is hosting the Hip Hop Architecture Camp® on August 5-9, 2019 for middle school students.
Recap: Hip Hop Architecture Camp
August 14, 2019
2019 Charlotte Hip Hop Architecture Music Video
On August 5-9, 2019, ULI Charlotte hosted the Hip Hop Architecture Camp® for middle and high school students. The camp, led by architectural grad students, introduced underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning, creative placemaking, and economic development through hip hop culture and music.
During the week, students created 3D digital and physical models, visited historic sites and recorded a song and music video to summarize their designs. Charlotte hip hop artist, Yung Citizen, stopped by to discuss the music industry and judge a “rap battle” to pick the best lyrics and performers for the music video. Maximus Music Records hosted studio space for students to record and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture provided a guided tour through exhibitions of local architecture and artwork.
Click here for more about the Hip Hop Architecture Camp and the story behind the program.
Charlotte's 1st Hip Hop Architecture Camp
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First day of camp!
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Over 40 students!
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Teamwork
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Collaboration
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Architectural Grad Student, Phillip Robie, helping out our campers
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Autodesk and Tinkercad tutorials
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Focused
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Asa Cruz, an Architecture Associate at BDG Architects, volunteered her time and helped create 3d models
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Volunteers from ULI Charlotte challenged and guided students during their experience
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Determined
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Interviews with local media, WCNC TV
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Thank you to our awesome volunteers!
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Quality time
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Charlotte artist, YoungCitizen, teaching campers all about the music industry
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Rap battle
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The competition was fierce during the rap battle
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Demonstrations on physical 3D models
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Top-notch landscaping
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Tinkercad and Autodesk tutorials
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Maximus Recording Studios, Charlotte, NC
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Mixing and mastering
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Preparing for the booth
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Recording…(1)
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Recording…(2)