Year our in the industry... is it COMPULSORY for all part 1 degree to have practice one year regardless of what result you get for the course?

What I know from UiTM that anyone with 3.00 CGPA and 2.50 design, can go directly/apply into masters part 2. If not, then you have to practice architecture at least a year to continue to part 2.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

This post has been edited by cend: Aug 18 2012, 05:49 AM

I'm REALLY bad at workmanship (cutting stuff and keeping my drawing tidy)... but the lecturers praise my ability to design.

Am I going to fail? what do?

I worry about this. I hope LAM would keep their eyes on part 1 graduates so that there would be place for them to work.

But then again, will firm be okay for hiring "temporary" part 1 graduates only give 6 months in service? Seems silly to me.

Mr. Azarimy, is there any architecture competition for newer students like for Part 1 or Part 2 students, or there's only for senior students?

Funny, I was discussing some matters with my lecturer and he was talking about the same thing.

Is the construction industry in Malaysia is really that bad?

When does UTM allows their student to use computer for their project? 2nd year or 3rd year (diploma)?

And what do you think about computer skills for the job industry? I heard that mostly everything are done with computer nowadays (except for sketches and designing). I think that architectural programme should lean a bit more on computer courses.

Question: Do those who work in the industry really USE the architect vocabulary/terms during meeting with client or designing with other architects?

I'm curious.

Hi, mr. azarimy. I've been following your threads since before I was even enrolled into architecture programme.
Currently im in my fifth semester, and going through it nicely but I still have certain problems.

First of all, I felt throughout my classes, especially during design classes, I felt that I'm getting "scapegoated" and the lecturers are playing favourites? I'm not sure if this is something I should go "deal with it". I'm seeing these students just took a floor plan from some compilation of famous works and change their window placement, rename some spaces and call it a new design. While me here trying to go from scratch and building up from my base concept gets to be called "design in isolation"

I never missed a crit session, and I always write the critiques in my little logbook and crit sheet. But those "favourited" students gets an easy pass, the lecturers give a straightforward answer on how to fix their deisgn. While I'm here only get scolds at personal level and he left me in the dark without any hints (also with the rest of the people who aren't so close with him). But lately I tried changing lecturer to a non-studio master, and my design is improving.

I'm asking here instead of other architectural forums, since you are an Architecture lecturer yourself. Is this is normal for this course, or some tips I should remember?

Yeah I was thinking to change school to pursue my part 2.

Also, should I practice for like 1-2 years as Assistant Architect upon recieving my Part 1 LAM or just go straight to further my study for Masters Part 2 LAM? I heard most of the firms don't want to let you go and tell you going to study is a waste of time etcetera. I was also reading the post you made about Kamil Merican, who also says the same thing when he was invited to give a talk at my school; is Masters Part 2 LAM really worth it rushing for?

Also thanks for the previous replies!

Sorry for bothering you again Mr. Azarimy. I'm getting a bit nervous towards my end semester. I'm getting into internship next month.

Is CGPA is something I should not overlook? This whole course is pretty subjective, so does CGPA holds any weight for interviews or job finding especially in architecture firms? Most of my seniors landed a job on the firms they worked during internship (or some of the lecturer's firms), but I wonder if things gone worse and I had too look for another place to work upon graduating. My CGPA falls slightly below the 2nd upper now, so I am out of idea to bump it back up. It just getting worse.

hi mr aza.

what software do you actually recommend for graduates? Mostly Im seeing my friends and even in firms using Sketchup. I know that "tools" is just "tools" and never replace the user, but in terms of BIM, isn't Revit is better for the job?

I wanted to learn more about revit, but my intership experience telling me to stick with sketchup since everyone is using that. Or maybe I am wrong.

Yeah maybe I should learn more on revit, I got some basic modelling down like walls but still have trouble on the structural/HVAC duct tools. I'm reading some news about the industry in Malaysia where BIM is going to be integrated throughout the process of building construction so engineers, architects, QS, contractors and others can integrate into single program soon. No need to re-edit all AutoCAD drawings again and again.

I guess sketchup is just easier for students and other firms since you just want to make beautiful renders.

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hello mr aza.

Is buying a specialized computer worth it for the long run? I already have a laptop but I still think rendering with v-ray took a really long time and probably slow me down.

Im on my final year, where all drawing must be done using computer.

Hello Mr. Aza,

Im currently in my final year now. I'm still deciding whether to pursue part 2 ASAP or just get more experiences with working. Parents are forcing me to rush my masters, but I still want to enjoy more on working because I kinda get tired with classes ( I enjoyed my time on internship session much more and high spirited sending those bomba submissions). Is rushing Part 2 really worth it? Im from a really low income background, so I might need to start saving for fees if I were to rush em.

Also, what is the requirement to get into UTM for Masters Part 2? And do I need to start rearrange/sorting and archive my portfolio digitally or in traditional medium?

Hello mr. azarimy.

I am currently in my final semester would be graduate with a BSc in Arch soon with a Part 2. If I were to continue my studies into UTM, which has more weight on Portfolios, or Working Experience or CGPA? And of course, any some of the prep I need to do before finishing my course (important things most students overlook like documents etcetera)?

Hello.

I am finishing my Part 1 Bachelor Degree in Architecture soon.

My lecturer commended me on having quite good on design theory and developing concept statements. However he did gave me an advice that Malaysian's field of study on architecture are more focused on the technical side, compared to the ones abroad which pushes more on the design concepts. I know that LAM no longer accredits Part 2 RIBA courses, but he did say I am more geared to UK school of thought based on how I did my project and possibly faces challenge if I study locally (or even practice).

I would like to ask, is Malaysian architecture industry isn't really that interested in new concepts and ideas? Rather design another building (based on existing ones), only the cladding/skin and facade is "designed" to give meaning instead of utilising whatever we studied. It's unlike how I've seen and read about other international firms do their design development especially on competitions.

I don't know. My strength isn't there because I loathe this situation as I have experienced in my practical training. I didn't doubt about my ability to delve deeper in architecture, but the expectation of the industry to accept me specifically in local context.

I am still learning who knows nothing much and just only got the gist of architecture, but I'm really worried about my career path. I think I'm ill suited to continue for my Masters/Part 2

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Hello MR. Azarimy.

I already grad like 6 months ago with a part 1, but now I have sudden change of heart to become an academician instead of pursuing Part 3 in the Architect career path. I don't know why UiTM suddenly sent me an offer letter to further my studies in Building Conservation despite not applying for any postgrad programme (its not for Part 2 Masters).

How is the job market to pursue to become an Associate Professor or research career specifically in Architecture? Is it really tough to land a permanent position?

Hello Mr. Azarimy, hope you are at pink health. Been a while since I first visit the thread after I finished SPM .

I've graduated with Part 1 Degree, then I decided to steer away and got into Masters on Heritage Conservation . Now doing PhD for built environment, and currently doing a theoretical framework for building study, under building surveying and heritage conservation sub-cluster.

I wanted to ask your current opinion about current trends on architectural discussion. Is built heritage currently a hot topic, or lukewarm? I felt like Malaysian heritage architectural styles literature is kind of lackluster on certain areas, especially from local authors. There are a lot of materials from mosque study, and Malay vernacular, and still not as comprehensive. Not much local data on colonial, chinese, and javanese. Many authors tend to be biased in their writings. I see NUS and even Taiwan is way ahead, but I struggle to find local university authors on this subject matter, I wish to get more perspective than relying on the same local scholars like A Ghafar Ahmad.

Do architectural students today still focus on green tech, futureproofing, rather than retracing back Malaysian built heritage styles?