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Studying Architecture?


Anyone studying or going to study architecture?? Im starting my course this september... any advice/suggestions?!?!?
 

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Login to find out (June 8, 2005 at 3:39pm)
Personally, I dont know these schools cause I didnt research them when applying for undergrad, but im sure there are websites you can look up. From personal experience, I can say that that wouldnt be helpful. You must go up to both schools, check out their arch dept. Go into the studios, see if your inspired, motivated, or repulsed by what you see. A studio is the heart of the school and the very place youre going to spend all your time. Attend some lectures, checkout the faculty, their credentials. Ask around. Talk to freshmans AND seniors. Its important to take this step, architecture is a very cut throat and intense major. Only the best schools really offer that major, but curicculum varies too. Some schools are slanted towards engineering, structure and some like my alma mater, towards art, visual studies, the more funky stuff. Find out whats up your alley then make a choice.
 
Login to find out (June 6, 2005 at 3:36pm)
good advice~!... if u live in canada... wud u happen to know if UfT is better or Ryerson for architecture ?!?!
 
Login to find out (June 5, 2005 at 2:39pm)
you'll love it. If you like design, problem solving, this is the major for you. there is something called studio culture youll soon experience, that really puts the pressure in the peer. Be very disciplined. Avoid late nights. sleep is impt. Choose a vernacular architecture or architect that really inspires you and build on their work, it will always help you with brainstorming when others are stuck with the ominous 'designers block'. Keep a sketch book with you at all times, and draw your thoughts out on it. and remember, you DO NOt have to become an architect. the stats are the 50% of arch grads move on to other non-/design related fields. and be sure to dress fab when givin a design presentation.