After calling to utm, I am shocked not because I didn't selected for interview, I am shocked when I realised the upu system actually separateseparate me to others subjects which didn't require Muet result during application. Only architecture and medicine need muet result.

Is my bad and silly to comprehend upu system especially architecture and medicine and make a call to upu also. I really wish to enter utm architecture and I prepared interview for months since September 2014. It's because my results muet band 4 received in may 2015 after upu dateline April 2015.

I can't imagine the process of my hard work is a waste even doesn't reach the door of interview.

So, Is it possible to submit my muet results now for Rayuan application, If there is a vacant place for those unshortlisted students? Possible make urgent interview for that?
Or any other guide for my current situation?

im not fully verse about UPU's procedures regarding this matter. u should give them a call.

but as far as we are concerned, UTM will only consider candidates for any vacancies from a pool of interviewed students. so whatever happens, we cannot take somebody whom we didnt verify. in your case, there is no chance at all to be considered if u werent interviewed.

so is it possible for us to interview u now? i'm not sure, but i'm leaning towards "no".

try and sort out the issue at UPU level first. i'll ask around to see what else could be done. im sorry u had to go through such troubles, especially having prepared since last year.

Have you ever participated in architectural design competitions?

Yes, a few during my student days. Ive only won once though, in 1999.

Nowadays i supervise my students into competitions. Most professional design competitions have higher requirements (must be practicing, must be built, must pay fees etc), while students competitions are generally free.

How would you describe the standards of success in Architectural Design?

i dont understand. can u elaborate?

Something like Qualities, Skills and Competencies needed to succeed in Architectural Design...

well, first of all, design and practice are quite different from each other. most of the time people are concerned about practice rather than design, because practice is what gets u the money at the end of the day.

simply put, design is the product that u wanna sell. but u cant sell it if u dont know how to market it, deliver it to the client, turn cost into profit and eventually sustain it as a business. thing is, about 80% of stuffs u learn in school is about creating the product.

anyways, assuming u wanna focus on design rather than practice:

i. attitude - u need the right attitude to learn and adapt. there's always somebody or some design better, so u have to set ur ego aside and learn and keep learning.

ii. design and creativity - this is core. u just cant survive in architecture without creativity. many think creativity means producing beautiful drawings. but it's more to that. it's a way of relooking into a problem and find new solutions.

iii. problem solving and critical thinking - this is another core skill required. it works in tandem with creativity. another point is problem seeking and identification, a skill most people overlook. most of the time designers already have plenty of solutions, they just need to find problems to match it too.

iii. persistence and resilience - architecture drains u down in ways u dont even know possible. u need constant drive and motivation to ensure u have enough strength to continue the next design cycle.

iv. forward looking - u need the ability to predict the next several steps in whatever u do. u cant just leave things to chance. design requires one to consistently solve problems creatively, but if u cant predict the kinds of problems u might bump into, u'll be repeating the design process, spending unnecessary time and resources.

v. bold and daring - pushing boundaries and expanding ur envelope requires some balls. some of the best solutions are most of the time unacceptable by common standards. but a designer just have to keep pushing for the solution that is best for all.

just some of them.

Hi if I do a Part I and II in the list of recognized UK universities by LAM, eg: Kingston University, , and I come back to Malaysia to practise, I don't need to take the Part I/II exams right?
And is there an 'expiry date' for these universities?
Since I saw local ones had an 'expiry date' for their programmes, but the ones abroad hadn't. Kind of confusing, thanks.

The list u r currently looking at LAM website expires 2017. Well technically u are still covered as long as u enroll by 2017 (grad 2020). That is the expiry date.

There will be a reaccreditation process (if the school wish it) just like the local schools every 5 years. This is to standardize both local and overseas schools.

So to answer ur first question, no u dont have to take the exam. U just need to register, thats all.

so if the universities want to reaccredit themselves, how long does it normally take? One year? Since I don't know if I'll be doing my degree yet by then >_> Or do they reaccredit themselves again before 2017? I don't want to end up in a unacreddited school lol, too much trouble.

at the moment, the only thing that is sure is ALL overseas schools will cease from becoming accredited beyond 2017. if u want an accredited degree, u need to be enrolled by 2017. even if u managed to do so for part 1, it would mean ur part 2 wont be (as u will enroll at least 2020 or beyond).

reaccreditation now depends on them. most wouldnt care about accreditation from such a small country. but malaysia is the second biggest supplier of international students to the UK (read this figure), 2nd only to china. this is a big deal, since malaysia is a population of only 28mil and from non-EU to boot. even india fell behind.

it means our students are a source of income. if their schools are not accredited, students will be reluctant to go there. in fact, JPA and any sponsors that use JPA's standards will only sponsor students according to LAM's list now. this is a strong motivation for the UK schools to get themselves accredited by us. of course, this process will take some time. if u could land a place by 2017, hopefully there will be a variety of schools already accredited by 2020 for ur part 2.

last heard LAM is reconsider again the option of 2017 clean up?

After done register? and bypass to part 3 exam?

So far it's proceeding as planned. PAM has been trying to get LAM to reconsider, but I dont think anyone will budge.

Part 3? Haha not a chance. Only up to part 2.

Hi, I'm hoping someone can share their knowledge on part 1 accreditation.
I graduated from the Curtin program equivalent to part 1 but conducted by LUCT (yr 2008-2011). Some say it's not recognized as part 1 but some say it is since we graduated with a Curtin degree.
Seeing that some had no issue continuing their part 2 degree in different universities, does that mean the part 1 is recognized? Cause we can't continue our part 2 without part 1 correct?
thanks in advance 😊

u graduated from curtin or LUCT? because LAM accreditation is awarded to the school where u trained and not the school conferring the degree. meaning if u want curtin degree that's accredited by LAM, u have to do it in curtin.

however, i believe one or two LUCT's degree has been accredited with part 1, but i cant remember which ones. please check at LAM's website if graduates of 2011 are covered or not. just give them a call.

graduated from LUCT. That means it's not recognized then. Was hoping it was otherwise
Yeah i'll check with LAM. Thanks

How bout sitting the LAM part 1 exam? Rarely read and heard of people's experience. Anyone to share?

The LAM part 1 exam is a pretty straighfoward process. Its just like the graduating review where u'll be asked a series of questions regarding ur design. They want to verify if u have sufficient knowledge and skill as other graduates from recognized schools.

If uve been trained appropriately, u will have little problem even with little preparation. Your portfolio should be able to speak for itself.

That said, i recommend brushing up on UBBL and bulding construction/services, as this is where most graduates flunk. They are really good in design and producing nice drawings, but struggle to figure out their water drainage system and that sort of things.

What is the specification of desktop for software like autocad, photoshop, lumion etc?
Do u have any recommedation?