Can I have the contact number?

just my own knowledge. i'm interested in doing quantity surveying.

google.

Wrong thread then.

15-17 april 2011? so early. i only registered to english class to improve my ability to speak english well. excited plus worried i think. i hope i do well in the interview. a lot of things to prepare. ^^

Hey there, azarimy.

I'm interested in a degree in architecture. I'll probably be going to UTM for the degree. But before that, I might be taking STPM. So, I wanna ask...

Are there any specific subjects that I must take for Form 6 if i wish to go for the architecture degree in UTM? And, if I'm not wrong, it doesn't matter whether we're in the science or arts stream for Form 6, right?

Thanks in advance! I think, i might be asking more questions soon..XD

it's for diploma intake. degree intake interviews will be sometime in may. either ways, good luck.

that's correct. just take whatever subjects u wish for STPM. but that is for UTM. other universities may require specific subjects, so to increase ur options, better follow their requirements, as UTM dont require anything specific.

It seems that my family would prefer if I go to UTM though...hehe. Say, if I'm going for the architecture degree in UTM after my Form 6... It'll be conducted in the Johor Campus, yes? Correct me if I'm wrong...

Also, do you know how is the learning and teaching environment there?

Normally, how many students will there be in a class (in UTM's Bachelor of Architecture)?

One more thing: what are the stuffs that we should prepare/brush up on if we want to take up Architecture?

This post has been edited by sakazaki4693: Apr 3 2011, 01:49 PM

Ok so my friends confused me between professions.

Architects involved themselves on 'designing' the outer view of the building / house, isn't?
For example, the use of transparent glass / fibre wood instead of brick wall.

But the contact number is at Skudai. Not KL campus?

yes, it will be in johor.

what would u like to know about the learning environment? i can tell u a hell lot, i request that u be specific. but one thing i can say, we here pride ourselves as the oldest architecture school in malaysia (since 1904) and have a strong tradition. now we are strongly student oriented where most of the functions in the school are organized by the students. if u want choice in education, we offer u a bunch. fancy being an environmentalist? wanna be the next radical technological designer? going down the conservationist path? we've got those choices for u.

normally, 1st year intake will be 30 in total. then we divide them into workbases (studio design units) of about 10-15 students to a tutor. class sizes depend on how many take the subjects with u. it can be as little as 5 per class (minimum) or up to 60-70 for a large lecture group.

schools usually have a package that we recommend students to buy, and they will deal with the nearest shops that offer a good price for the package. it is actually much cheaper to but those packages than to buy things individually. i know in KL there's a bunch of art shops that offer good price to students, but i'm not sure if they would give the same price to a "prospective" student .

usually the package will cost about RM200 per student. but if u already have most of those things, perhaps it's better to bring ur own. or better yet, buy them used from ur seniors.

well, the architect is responsible for the WHOLE building, not just the exterior. that goes from where u put the walls and columns, straight down to where the waste from toilets flows before it goes to the septic tank/sewers. dont be confused, architects deal with a vast amount of complexity that "designing transparent walls" will be the least of ur concerns .

why dont u give them a call? i'm sure they can point u to the right direction. i dont deal with them. the university is a vast enterprise, manned by over 8000 staffs. it's best that u get in touch with one particular person quickly and deal with them now, not 5 minutes before the interviews start.

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LOL...tell me everything you know!~ ^0^

How is the learning environment in the class? Do the lecturers at UTM encourage the students to speak up and stuff? Like, students and lecturers exchanging information actively? Interactive learning? And what about assignments? Would the lecturers/tutors guide us through certain assignments? Say, can we ask for a little help from them if we came across a problem?

And what about the learning environment outside the class? Do we (students) get to go out on field trips or something similar? XD

Owh, by the way...UiTM (Shah Alam) also offers a degree course in Architecture, right? I did a little research using their website, and I came across two of them, namely, Bachelor of Science (Architecture) AP213 and Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) AP223. If I'm going to UiTM with my SPM results, then, I have to go for Bachelor of Science (Architecture) AP213 first, and then Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) AP223?

Ahaha, I forgot to add 'also' in between 'Architect' and 'involved'. This claimed me a clarification to my friends. Thanks. About transparent wall, it's just an example so ignore it away.

u have to understand in architecture we dont really use classes. the studio is our primary realm, not classes. it's a bit hard to explain to the uninitiated, but suffice to say, the studio is where u study, work, play, cry, sleep and everything else. so if u ask an architecture student (or other design/art students) about classes, they might just shrug u off and say "ape kelas pegi kelas..."



yes, always. this goes without saying. if u dont speak up, u will be left in the corner of the class, becoming part of the wallpaper.



pretty much. apart from classes and studios, we utilize facebook and online forum (tanggam.com) actively to extend contacts. most of the lecturers use facebook, and students can contact them off hours if they have a problem. most of the time, help comes from the seniors rather than lecturers. just like most educational forums.



well, of course. but we frown upon spoon feedings. if u expect UTM lecturers to hold ur hands, tough luck. we're gonna laugh at u instead. anak manja will not be tolerated.



depends on what kind of problem. petty issues usually we just let u figure out urself. sometimes we do that with big problems as well. all to let u develop and learn to deal with things urself.



u'll go for site visits at least once per semester. there will also be student organized trips, mostly fun oriented like tioman, bali, and stuff. once a year, the school will organize trips overseas, where anyone is welcomed to join under the global outreach programme (GOP). under this programme, each student is entitled for RM1000 worth of sponsorship from UTM, eligible only once throughout their studies, with no strings attached. previous trips took us to neighbouring asian countries, hongkong, china, japan, france, italy, UK and the US. if u have the money, u can join the trip every year.

u will have to join BSc architecture AP213 first. that's ur LAM part 1. the BArch (Hons) is for part 2.


This post has been edited by azarimy: Apr 5 2011, 12:22 PM

interesting update:

UTM is starting the 3+2 programme and going discontinue the 5 year programme beginning sept 2011. meaning no more 5 year degree (part 1 and 2) being offered, and we're going for the international standard format. if u're applying 1st year degree (from STPM), UPU will list it as 5 year, but in actual fact it will be 3 years BSc Architecture (part 1 only).

the advantage is, the part 2 (2 years) will be a masters degree (MArch), similar to the australian format. UiTM is the only other IPTA in malaysia offering masters part 2, also will begin this sept.

this is still pending confirmation from the ministry, but it all looks good to go.

(i will update the diagram on 1st page soon).

This post has been edited by azarimy: Apr 5 2011, 12:23 PM

in the diploma program for architecture for UTM, how many will be selected? and what about UiTM?

in UiTM, are any different between Bachelor of Science (Architecture) AP213 and Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) AP223

UTM diploma will select 30 students (over 2000 applicants). not sure about UiTM.

the BSc Arch is for part 1, while BArch is for part 2. u cant take part 2 before having completed part 1 successfully.

30 from 2000? a fierce competition i guess.

azarimy, i been wondering about your signature i think. the photo of a soldier and tank. which have ps3 on it too. is this the game you always play?

pretty interesting to me. i'm a game lover. haha. but prefer red alert game and dota.

strategies test your ability to think and win. hoho

yes, i kill people on daily basis.