what do i need to study before studying architecture?
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Architecture is one of the few subjects that incorporates both the arts and the sciences and as such it's useful to have qualifications in both areas.\n\nThere are no hard and fast rules when applying to universities as they each apply their own set of entry requirements and your choice of art, design and maths would provide you with a good grounding.\n\nWith the advent of computers a lot of the traditional skills of the architect are not so much needed - drawings and designs are created electronically as opposed to sitting at a drawing board for hours on end.\n\nArchitecture also involves a lot of maths and physics.  You have to understand how structures work and be able to determine what will and won't work (and safely).  For example, it might look very nice to have a fancy cantilevered vieweing platform projecting from the side of a building but if it causes the building to collapse then it's not very practical; you'd have to calculate all the forces involved and design your building to accomodate these forces.\n\nThere's an article from The Independent that you may find useful... http://education.independent.co.uk/higher/az_degrees/article26969.ece \n\nGood luck with your A levels and future degree course.
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If you are planning on studying for a degree in Architechture (or related subject) then you could easily check the admission requirements to these courses. Many courses have a prefered combination of A-Level subjects.\nYou should also consider course content to see if Chemistry is a large part of the work - different Universities will have different course content.\nTo begin this research have a look at the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) site:
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Yes, you can, but watch out.  I took my first four years at a community college, trying to decide on a major, and accumulated over 100 hours and an associates degree.  When I went for a bachelors degree in architecture, I was allowed to transfer all 100+ hours but only English, math and elective classes actually counted toward my BA.  All the other classes counted as my elective classes but not toward my degree in any meaningful way.  I was, however, allowed to enter the college in a transfer program which allowed me to condense the first two years of study into one.  That is not a fun alternative, trust me.  I suggest selecting an accredited (that's an important term, BTW) college of architecture and calling them to see about transferring hours toward a bachelors or masters degree in architecture.  Each college is different.  Some classes will usually be accepted, but I don't think you'll find a college that will count all toward your BA.  In architecture, it usually takes five years to get a degree.  Two years to get the basics, build up a portfolio and get accepted into the architectural program, and three years of learning the architectural field.  Most people in the college I went to did not make it past the first two years and less than a third of those made it to graduation.  It is a hard, but rewarding field.  Look carefully at what each school will do for you and look carefully at the school's credentials.  Good luck!
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As a reviewer of 100's of resume's in the architecture field, I can say it really depends on what company/university you are applying to. Different ones will want different things. Some easy tips.\n\n1) Don't mention obvious stuff like you're ontime and you're a nice guy.\n2) Dont' mention skills in things you don't want to perform.\n3) Be sure to have an objection section and make that specific to each university you apply to.\n4) Make it visually appealing. Clean and use indenting. It's easier to read.\n5) Important stuff on top and less important on the bottom of the page. Honestly we don't get to the bottom of most resumes.
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this is from PennState\nA minimum 2.0 QPA in major courses is required!\nCore Courses (12 credits):\nHA&A 1040: History of Architectural Theory\nHA&A 1913: Architectural Studies Seminar\nHA&A 1900: Architectural Studies Internship\n(2.75 QPA in major courses required)\nHA&A 1915: Portfolio (in senior year)\nVisual Skills Courses (12 credits):\nSA 0110: Foundation Design\nSA 0130: Foundation Drawing\nSA 1040: Foundation Sculpture\nSA 1430: Perspective Drawing\nHistory of Art and Architecture Courses (12 credits, at least 6 of these credits in courses numbered in the 1000s.) ***These courses must be chosen from those HA&A courses that are focused on an architectural topic.\nHA&A 0040 (by the beginning of junior year)\n1000-level course\n1000-level course\nAdditional course\nIf pursuing graduate work:\nMATH 0220\nMATH 0230\nPHYS 0104*\nPHYS 0105*\n(*or PHYS 0110 and 0111, and PHYS 0174 and 0175)
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By the end of high school one is supposed to have decided what he/she would like to be or do. I was a university freshman at 17 and just taking general courses when I saw some guy carrying a drafting board. Since I grew up around my father's drafting board and I am very good at drawing, the decision to ba an architect came easily. Got licensed and worked abroad. (Twenty years later I have decided to be something else---a mom.)  Go for something you enjoy doing because it will be more fun than work.
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For modern architecture start with these guys:\n\nLe Corbusier\nMies Van der Rohe\nLouis Sullivan\nFrank Lloyd Wright\n\nAncient architecture is more about the different styles than the individuals, like Greek, Roman etc. So I'm assuming your looking for the guys above.
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No one can answer this question for you. You have to answer it for yourself. \n\nI think your real question is about how the two professions are different, what's involved in becoming a web/graphic designer or a designer/architect, what do you do if you work in these professions, and how much money can you make?\n\nThat's actually a lot to answer. In fact, there are even different types of web/graphic designers. It's a single title that covers a lot of ground from generalists who use mainly HTML to specialists who use tools like Flash and Dreamweaver.\n\nYou can self-teach web design if you know what aspect of web design you want to learn, are a self-starter, and can design and follow your own curriculum. There are quite a few books available. The big expense will be purchasing the software if you want to learn something like Dreamweaver. \n\nThere are also schools that teach web design. Formal web design training is generally much shorter than becoming an architect. To become an architect requires a college degree and graduate work. I believe that architects must also be licensed.\n\nI'm not sure if by "house designer" you mean "interior designer." I've known a few interior designers who are self-taught. There are also interior design schools you can attend. \n\nYou might want to talk to a career counselor. If you're still in school, the school should have a career counselor either available or on staff. If you're no longer in school, there are independent career counselors who will assist you for a fee. They usually have aptitude tests you can take to identify the type of work you'd most likely do well in and be motivated to pursue. They can also help you identify the training you'd need to succeed in your chosen field.
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B.S. Architcture right\n...cuz your still dealin with the environment before you make a plan
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What school do you want to get into? Do you want to, or just think you should? Is math going to matter that much in the rest of your life? You need basic skills, but most of the stuff you learn in school you never use again, unless you are an engineer or an architect. Seriously. And if you are desperate to learn it, you can take remedial courses. And take a deep breath, it's not worth panicking over.
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Hello, I love architecture and I just finished my bachelors degree in architecture. Most people in my class want to be architects for the money and social status. Now they are finding out that it isn't that great after all. I already know that because I have worked with architects all my life.\nHere is the irony that I have found to be true; If you really love architecture and you really want to do it even if you don't become rich or famouse then you are more likely to do good work and then happen to become well known for your good work, and then famous, and then the money starts to flow. If however you want to be rich and famouse and architecture is just the way to get there then you won't really have a pasion for it and things won't happen for you. Eventually you get frustrated and you don't make the money etc. Bottom line, the only rewards you should expect as an architect are doing good work and building a better would one small project at a time.\nKyle Martens
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http://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/florence/\n\nhttp://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/summer/programs.asp?where=preArchitecture\n\nThe second has some courses. Just search google for "University of Florence architecture courses"
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In most states in the U.S. you need a Bachelor's Degree. So 4 years of college. 13 Years of school before you can go to college for a total of 17 years.
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Depends on the specific use of the software. If you want to design games, you'll need to know graphics engineering and several computer languages. If you want to design business software, an accounting and finance background would help.\n\nIn general, you want to study:\n\nComputer science sequence.\nComputer engineering sequence.\nLinear algebra (this is actually fun)\nCalculus I, II and III (IV if your school is on a quarter system, such as at Cornell College or North Central College)\nDifferential equations.\nSimulacra and Simulacrum.\nLogic.\n\nYes, it's math intensive, but worth it. Start the math in high school (if you're not there already) by taking college algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and even AP Calculus or Calc AB/BC if your school offers it.\n\nAlso, you can take a CLEP test or AP test to test out of some of your college classes in order to let you have more time to focus on software design.\n\nGood luck!
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Generally:\n\nDrawing (by hand)\nComputer modeling/visualizing\nPhysics (statics, structures)\nHistory of Architecture\nStudio/Design Courses\nArchitectural/Building Sciences\nProfessional Practice\n\nThe numbers and types of these courses will vary with the university focus, be it design or technology or science or history. Also, most professional degree granting programs will require a basic college math course (calculus), history course, and english/writing course. \n\nArchitecture schools will give you many of the skills to get a job as an "intern architect" (you do get paid).  What is important to employers is: 1) that you are proficient in CAD; 2) that you can communicate well verbally and in writing; 3) that you understand different materials and how they are assembled in three dimensions.  The better colleges/universities will expose you to all three of these things throughout your college experience.
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Training. There is more to it than loving it and having a little flair. It is necessary to have a knowledge of architectural styles, history, balance, color,design principles etc. Research where to get training so that you have the proper credentials: ASID.
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I think a phD or Msc is needed before your knowledge is good enough. Hope this helps.