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So you want to be an Architect?
Note: Ted Mosby is not a real architect. He is a character played by Josh Radnor on the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother. If you want to be a fake architect, become an actor. Hollywood loves architects. Just ask Brad Pitt.
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Preparing for Graduate Programs in Architecture and Related Disciplines 18 October 2012
Preparing for Graduate Study

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Why: When: Where: What: How: the purpose of a masters degree in architecture application timelines + submission deadlines evaluating + selecting appropriate programs academic preparation + service involvement financial opportunities + teaching assistantships
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needed for professional licensure [ ARE ] terminal degree other options [ planning, urban, landscape ] minimum three year commitment diverse student population and perspective application of undergraduate coursework preparation for intern development program
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Why: When: Where: What: How:
the purpose of a masters degree in architecture application timelines + submission deadlines evaluating + selecting appropriate programs academic preparation + service involvement financial opportunities + teaching assistantships
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From doodle to building Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles.
research a variety of programs and table consider work experience prior to applying allow time to develop GPA and portfolio develop financial strategy prior to applying
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canvas / visit programs [ type + location ] in-state vs. out-of-state considerations prioritize and rank potential programs a marriage of sorts: identity and focus establish residency through work evaluate acceptance / incentive packages
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Choices its not just the program that chooses you. You must choose the program that best fits your interests and goals.
consider and know the why for architecture need a complete and diverse body of work GPA and GRE major concentration and elective pursuits know professors and professionals ask many questions and seek good answers involvement in organizations and as individual
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the application submission letter of intent / personal statement resume letter(s) of recommendation campus interview (optional or by program) and
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the portfolio a graphic and written resume of work a self-portrait a narrative a demonstration of what you make a definition of how you think a considered piece of design work a document of architecture and
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Language develop a consistent graphic language that best represents the work.
financial aid: subsidized vs unsubsidized scholarships: merit-based rather than need assistantships: teaching vs research eligibility for assistantships after first year
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expectations vs realities work / life in both studio and classroom self-motivation and self-evaluation criticism and competition culture and extracurricular participation graduate school and part-time employment?
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Expectations are expectations. Realites are messy.
resources [ webs / books / people ] architecture blogs and organizations architecture firm and school websites Portfolio Design [ also a .com ] The Architects Portfolio The Portfolio: An Architecture Students Handbook 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School adobe creative suite and graphic layout professor and professional advice
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This is an image of a book cover. Isnt it inspiring?
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Note: These are real (and famous) architects. They are not young. They are energetic and passionate. They wear variants of the official uniform. They might drink with their friends at the bar every weekday night (though its doubtful). They each worked very hard (and enjoyed a little bit of luck) to get where they are today.

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So you want to be an Architect?

Preparing for Graduate Study

Why: When: Where: What: How:

From doodle to building Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles.

Why: When: Where: What: How:

Why: When: Where: What: How:

Why: When: Where: What: How:

Why: When: Where: What: How:

Why: When: Where: What: How:

Why: When: Where: What: How:

Why: When: Where: What: How:

Expectations are expectations. Realites are messy.

Why: When: Where: What: How:

This is an image of a book cover. Isnt it inspiring?

So you want to be an Architect?

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