i think what you are saying is in what form do i need to prepare my self for architecture, for me (its my personal view) its better for you to familiarise yourself with 'design'. I can see a lot of successful students or architect in the broadest sense, they have other inclinations that would help them in architecture, ie i once saw this student who loves to do graphic design whether in photoshop or manual by hand before getting into the course. i guess he learnt it druing high school or something... although you will see what he is doing doesnt relate much to the field but it do really help you to familiarize your self with the same situation which is to design, other than that practice your common sense see all over the place why this building they built it like this so and so...

i hope this would help

not necessary design applications, are going to any interview for the intake into architecture, if yes, then prepare some portfolio or things you do 'creatively' (paintings,drawing-not those anime or etc, 3d modelling, web design or anything that will show your interest in designing.)

go to youtube and watch for "how to do a good design portfolio"

theyll show lots of video showing portfolio from student from any fields that do design. youll learn alot from that..

i wish you good luck

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Added on January 26, 2012, 4:08 pmi just want to ask some question for azarimy or tehtmc or other forumers, as im preparing for my part 2 courses,

ive started reading on some book about architectural theory and critic, title a capsular civilization. just run through the aerly parts of the book.

any recomendation on what books that i should read, i might want to further my studies and specialize on urban develepment / city planning.

any recommendations?
thx in advance

This post has been edited by finger_waverz: Jan 26 2012, 04:09 PM

what i meant is design softwares, for me sketchup is the best way to learn, but autocad is a little bit too advance if you didnt have any basic knowledge

so why did some of the uni here have RIBA recognization?

This post has been edited by finger_waverz: Jan 30 2012, 12:25 PM

there are part time master offer in malaysia but none of them will ever be accredited or recognized by LAM, because most of part time master were a course of specialization (ie; sustainable technology, urban planning, lighting technology, etc). the only master degree with Part 2 LAM is UiTM's Master of Architecture, other IPTAs will get it in due time.

i think it would be better for you to sit for Part 1 LAM test, just keep all your studio works in good condition.So that you can proceed to do Part 2 LAM, and you can do this by studying in accredited course be it IPTAs or overseas.

my advice is you better study till you get into Part 2 LAM, and after that you can decide whether you want to open up a firm which will require you to pass Part 3 LAM examination, and will entitled you with Ar. in your front name...

and if you want to practice like any other architect Part 2 will suffice.

as for master's degree(specialize course), it will be like some addition to your credential/knowledge.

i hope i explain this right.

This post has been edited by finger_waverz: Jan 31 2012, 10:25 AM

no android?
awww

its just a list right?

i think kuanming is an alumni in one of the stated college, and right now he's pursuing part 2 in UPM

go for jpa, once you get into the course you can apply it, make sure your cgpa 3.30 and above.

but theres some condition appliy once you accepted the offer

i doubt any work stations would will be put to full use unless you are doing architectural viz.

woahh 3k for part 1 grads from oversea? fat chance dude

overseas graduate may have better confidence at work and presentation but i dont think their salary will be twice as local grads

you do make alot of assumptions, better to go with stpm course and get a good grade, then you can choose any public uni you want to study to...

been trying BIM software, cant learn much unless got some project using it

mr aza i just want to ask regarding architecture workshop you guys have done previous year..... so how do you guys get the funding? this year UPM will be handling the workshop and our work is still far from completion and Im afraid we couldnt make it as what Terang's has done...

honestly not good, youll regret studying there, UCSI is much more better comparing to LKW..

just because you see an ads of LKW saying that they are a "design" university doesnt mean it really producing one.

portfolios are depending on your own works maybe he is just talented, i also heard it from others, but for me better go somewhere else that at least doesnt have any bad rumors about it, you just dont wanna risk that much, its your own educations and it is up to you.. reputation is everything especially in the eyes of employer

i think this CPD concerning only to graduate architects and practicing architects, as for student i dont think it applies to them much, usually architect firms will send out their emplyee or architects to attend lectures or seminar that give CPD to participants.. but i dont know waht CPD is for? PART 3 renewal i think?

but, did you get in yet?

so how was your interview?

hope you get in...
this year they are accepting about 40 people

you can always apply for ptptn loan first and then when you got accepted for scholarship you can always terminate ur loan and pay what youve already accepted before.

as for JPA scholarship minimum req is 3.3 for your stpm or matrix results i think, but there a catch, once youve graduated you have to serve as governmetn servant for at least 10 years and any other government link companies.