lim kok wingggg...i'll come to u..now still study at form 5 at MRSM PEndang,kedah...

Wow..we've got our own thread!!! Im an architecture student myself,UTM
Yeah,so happy when i see there's actually a lot of architects n architecture students here

Feel free to discuss, but if the thread turns into one of those thread with just for spams like the other universities thread in Kopitiam, I'll have to move it there.

Alternatively, feel free to create a Architecture student's thread there. Thanks.

hi there...already came back from yogya yesterday evening...doing my final subject for Bsc...

we went to gadjah mada university and they put olympiarch, malaysian architectural workshop at their notice board.

in UIA also we start meeting and discuss...see u there...

interesting.... so our system is a little bit outdated... while hanging around with some architecture student (UiTM and UTM mostly) i found that some of them are mere zombies... they just 'hantam' on their designs and concepts...

they told that they just 'lost it'... at first they were really into it but after a while they just feel bored... 6 years right??? very long time to finish a first degree...

for these kind of students... what will their future in architecture be like???

architect?huh/....

hohoho...cant wait my result when mid May...
*pray hard to get in UTM*
anyway, what shud i prepare when i got selected?
coz i jz bought myself a wacom =p

ahh yes. the zombie symptom. as we've discussed before, architecture demands u to be creative all the time. during school times, we're online creative when we want to, or whenever our mood feels like it. u cant afford to be that in architecture. when students suddenly find themselves unable to design creatively, they'll resort to the "i just want to finish my work and graduate" mode.

look at it this way: if u cant be creative when ur life depends on it, forget about architecture. the 6 years training is to prepare urself for that.

unfortunately, in malaysia, there are still places for these kinda students: JKR. the failsafe option available to ALL architecture students. their life will tend to become repetitive and routine, as not exactly much work around, ESPECIALLY when u're stationed in the sub-urban areas.

if u're offered UTM, just prepare generally RM250 for stationaries. but if u can find used stationaries form uncle, friend or seniors, u can cut that down considerably. one of the most expensive item that u'll need to buy is "adjustable set-square", which can cost up to RM75, depending on size.

are u bringing desktop or laptop? laptop is easier to carry, but desktop carry more processing power (laptop can too, but more expensive). make sure u bring along all the laptop security gadgets (safety cable, lock etc).

or than that, bring along the usual clothings, toiletries etc. dont need to bring EVERYTHING, coz u can always buy em when u get there. u dont need to buy books either, although reading ahead on architecture would be good. we'll specify u what books to read during ur 1st year. after that, u'll roughly have some idea of what books to buy for reading, and which is good to look at.

how about if im interested in architecture
but im not architect ??
anyway here some of my works
http://tolanic.xhydro.net/video/tolanic_reel_wmv.wmv

cool flick! who's the chick?



what do u mean? i assume u're talking about line of work, yes?

well, it depends on what kind of work u're looking for. obviously without a degree, u wont be an architect or doing any architectural works, but u may be employed on the visualization works. a lot of architecture firms in malaysia now employ external 3D visualization. some just want still images, some want animations, and some prefer multimedia presentations (video clip, narration, soundtrack... the works).

it pays quite alot actually. and some students who've been fooling around with 3D animations during their studies eventually end up becoming animators. i'm not sure what's the rate nowadays, but it used to be around RM1000 per minute back in my days. maybe it's higher now. (maybe lower too, coz alot of people can do 3D animations nowadays).

the best way is to setup a small based of operations, and start promoting ur stuff to a couple of offices. they're bound to hire u. most architecture firms cant afford to have inhouse animators.

yeah...ur animation is cool...u can be a freelance artist...just put ur works on the internet...

cool animation there POYOZER... like Azarimy said... u might wanna check the freelance visualizer scene....

what's the olympiarch is all about?

azarimy... u still in sheffield?

yeah i'm still in sheffield. anyone going for olympiarch?

have fun. unfortunately i dont think i'll be coming back soon. atleast not until hari raya.

i'm going for the olympiarh...last time in UPM, the invitatuion multimedia was cool and i think UTM had prepare the best for that.

My seniors said that UTM is the best organizer for the architectural workshop...

tomorrow, our board of study consists of, Hijas, Dato' Esa, Hajeeder and a few pro architect will review all the works, it's like pre review before the real CAEM visit on 16 & 17 of March...everybodi is busy right now...

hope that department of architecture of KAED IIUM will get that accredetation...

architecture is really hard at starting ... i just finished my part 2 B. Archi in USM tis month. it was a 5 yrs course as academic demand not included practical about at least 3 months at any local architect firms. hard and high expenses for printing. but u will learn more in graphics , animation and 3d modeling for basic requirement now. part 1 student need do designing in manual then slowly to explore to use software.

maybe i jump into freelance career if the market is fulled with architects, no jobs, no projects, bcoz architecture student is very creative in their own ways...

yeah...freelance is more free...free in life...but we don't have stabil income. depends on how hardworking we are to find clients.

i'll like to see u maintain ur excitement after few years there. Over the years there, i only learnt one important thing - it is only yourself u can depend on.
dont rely on LUCT's subject of software. explore and learn more yourself outside.

here's an advise my malay lecturer gave me "Everyone is responsible to take care their own @$$ and not anyone's else". *especially right when ur doin group assignments with lousy group members. i dont mean to be bias but Mara sponsored students sucks the most. not that they are stupid, they are damn lazy n can come out with a zillion excuses for not doing their task.

for those of u archi wannabes plz take time to think over n over again then only decide. MAKE SURE u really want it, take without regret. whatever shits happens make sure ur PASSION for Architecture stays alive otherwise go do something else.

btw i got 2 artwright drafting tables for sale. anyone interested?

haha who told u that? zatur ah?

i've heard so many stories about LUCT's archi students. both good and not so good ones. i never miss my normal dose of chot's (faisal) babbling about his students everytime i drop by LUCT.