Thursday, October 23, 2008

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Where to find out more about architecture ??

If you are passionate about architecture, there are plenty of ways to learn more about buildings:

- Observe and record what you see when you visit new places
- Visit museums and galleries
- Explore the RIBA website www.architecture.com which includes event and exhibition listings, the RIBA library catalogue of journals, books, drawings, photographs and manuscripts as well as extensive links to other websites on architecture
- Talk to architects who are building in your area. Their contact details will be in the RIBA - Directory of Practices www.ribafind.org
- Visit www.architectureforall.com to view a selection of the RIBA and Victoria and Albert Museum's architectural collections
- Look at the RIBA's list of recommended books on www.architecture.com and buy them on-line at www.ribabookshops.com
- Contact the RIBA regional network at www.architecture.com/regions

Getting ready for interview

The Portfolio

Some schools expect you to present a portfolio of your work at interview, and for many schools this is the most important factor in offering you a place on an architecture course. Check with the school beforehand for their individual requirements.

The portfolio should present a broad mixture of your work, especially sketches and freehand drawings, although it can include anything you think is relevant including photographs, life drawing, models, collages or found objects.

Drawing is the essential skill of architecture, and you will be taught how to do the necessary technical drawing and computer aided design, so you do not need to learn these beforehand.

Schools are not looking in your portfolio for highly skilled architectural work, but for evidence that you have the potential skills to benefit from an architectural education

How to become an architect & Careers in Architecture

As you would expect of such a responsible career, educating an architect is a serious business. You have to train for a minimum of seven years, which normally involves three key stages:


- A five-year degree programme, on a course that is recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB). This is usually divided into two parts: A three year degree, known as RIBA Part 1 followed by a further two years of advanced undergraduate study, known as RIBA Part 2.

- A minimum of two years Professional Experience in an architects' office or equivalent. One year is usually taken after Part 1 (Stage 1 Professional Experience), and the other year after Part 2 (Stage 2 Professional Experience).

- This is followed by the RIBA Part 3 Examination in Professional Practice and Management.


Only when you have completed these 3 stages can you actually call yourself an architect. Having gained the Part 3, you can register as an architect with the ARB and can apply to become a Chartered Member of the RIBA. The title is protected by law so that the public can always be sure that you are properly qualified.


From the start of your studies you are eligible to become a Student Member of the RIBA. Upon successful completion of Part 2 you can become a Graduate Member with additional benefits.


For mature candidates there is an alternative route to qualification which does not involve full or part-time study at a school of architecture. The RIBA Examination in Architecture for Office-Based Candidates is an RIBA validated, ARB prescribed programme delivered by Oxford Brookes University on behalf of the RIBA. If you have worked for a minimum of 3 years in practice and would like to join the Part 1 programme; or you have a Part 1 and 3 years experience in practice and would like to study for your Part 2, and are unable to return to higher education this could be your route to qualification as an architect.

Key reference - For information on the RIBA Criteria and Outline Syllabus for the validation of courses, programmes and examinations in Architecture read 'Tomorrow's Architect' published by the RIBA and available from RIBA Bookshops www.ribabookshops.com

Majlis Hari Raya UNIT SENIBINA 2008



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