The studio begins with the close reading of a packet of articles that provide the conceptual, historical, and technical context for the studio. This packet is distributed at the beginning of the summer for review prior to the field work. Participants are expected to carefully review the material and participate in an email list. The field work occurs during a three week period beginning with the second summer session (usually the end of June or beginning of July). Studio sessions meet daily beginning at 0900. Studio work is complemented by lectures, seminars and field trips. Emphasis is placed on field drawings in 11 x 17 format complemented by paper model constructions (and computer models depending on individual preference). Sundays are left open for individual travel and research. Upon return to the US, participants are required to complete the design work by the first week in August. . Students are expected to prepare their final design work for a public presentation held in the fall term following the summer studio. In the case of students who cannot return to Gainesville, submissions can be received electronically through the PIC FTP site. All course work is conducted in English. A working knowledge of Spanish is always helpful but not required. Participants are required to be present at all activities to receive full course credit.