architecture student roll call!

Im not new to LYN just that no time browse this forum. Esp this part of da the forum.

Took SPM in 2001, was offered da 3 year Diploma of Architecture in UTM, Skudai in 2002.

Graduated in 2005 and couldnt make da cut for da degree years. Worked in Bangsar at a private firm for 10 months before being offered a place to study back at UTM for my degree, and im joining da 3rd year. So thankful for that, if not i hav to resort to part time studies. So i'll b looking to graduate at 2009 (hopefully)

Although im more senior than my peers, working experience and academically (because i have to repeat 3rd year when im suppose to do Highrise straightaway) but im da same on age wif da chinese cos they enter through STPM while da malays r younger a year, entering from MRSMs, matriculation n foundation years.

Not very a good student to ask bout architecture but dun hesitate if u got some car related questions

This post has been edited by xtracooljustin: Sep 1 2006, 08:52 PM

Azarimy here is my first year tutor...

Anyways, regarding ur practical at GDP, my fren's experience there is that u wont learn much. There's so many workers n they specialize on a certain aspects. You'll probably b doing some minor work at office waiting for 5pm to come evyday.

Join a smaller firm, like i did. There you'll learn more of evything as it'll b hands on for u. Towards my 4th month of work, my boss gave me 2 bungalow projects to handle, from design to meeting wif a few consultants.

of cos "GDP" would look good in ur portfolio... but if u dun learn much wats da point of practical?

My 2 cents.

yeah this is da Justin from UTM. serious? u were in my group? oh gosh i cant remember anybody (such a bad leader huh...). but i think i remember da chelsea fan... wear specs rite. how come ppl always associate me wif my red bimmer leh...

My working experience wasnt for practical actually. I graduate wif Diploma and work for bout 10 months before continuing my degree. I worked at Associated Group Architects/PWWong Architects in Bangsar. By da 6th month of work, my boss gave me another bungalow to handle as my colleague left da firm. gotta say handling 3 bungalows was not fun (clients damn fussy n pushy) but it was good experience

Nice to meet u here again!

not yet...

so far da only accredited local uni in Msia r UTM, USM, UITM and UM.

Dr Syed Iskandar? ROFL. Hate his leary and draggy speeches that make no sense til towards the end.

I would much prefer to listen to Dr Tajuddin's talk anytime.

That is oh-so-typical of Dr Tajuddin. We do have 'Kebebesan Berpolitik' rite... so thats wat Dr Taj does best.

His passion and fiery speeches nvr fail to make you sit up and open ur ears to wat he has to say. Although i must say n he is aware of that as well, ISA is hovering rite above his head.

welcome, read from page 1-7 and u'll find something about practical training.

To all architecture students, Prof. Tajuddin of UTM will have a fortnightly column on StarMag (Sunday Star newspapers).

At his open house today, he said that it'll probably be launched tmw. So look out for it in da papers tmw and it'll be a brief description of himself and a short article.

For those who do not know Prof Tajuddin, he's one of the most distinguished academician in the architecture community who speaks a lot bout issues regarding the public, humanity and advocates democracy especially in architecture and politics.

Check out da article in today's Starmag titled "We don't have to live like this" page 15 and 16.

We Don't Have To Live Like This

This post has been edited by xtracooljustin: Nov 7 2006, 03:37 PM

One advise for you.

Since you cant find any classified unless u search online, u can try this method.

Go to PAM website and get architect firms contact details. Filter out da firms of area which you prefer to work at. Mayb you prefer to work at a firm near ur home, or near a place wif public transport etc.

Then write to each and evy one of the firms that you filter out with your complete resume and practical application. Best to leave out ur portfolio til they really call you for interview. I believe some will respond but only a handful will be willing to take you in on a 3 month basis.

Still, do give it a try and c how things turn out.

All da best.

This week's featured article from Dr Tajuddin in today's Sunday Star.

Buiding Racial Harmony

This post has been edited by xtracooljustin: Nov 12 2006, 02:24 PM

by da way, Azari just got married today. unfortunately wasnt able to make it to his wedding at Shah Alam today.

Exams finally over!!!!

U dun have da MSSA brief? I have da hard copy version though. u might wanna check out MSSA website.

Anyways, my final project for design subject was based on the MSSA competition brief. Having said that, i'll b fine-tuning that design for competition entry.

excuse me, u cannot just simply walk in n enrol to study in NUS. they are not like Australian or NZ unis where they take in international students.

U have to b a Singaporean before you can apply for NUS. If ur a Malaysian who wants to study at NUS, your only way is through JPA scholarships or ASEAN scholarships.

By da way, FYI NUS architecture degree is not accredited wif part 1 and 2 exemption by PAM and LAM in Msia.

But u still can be an architect though. A design advisor, associate but not a legally practising architect. For that u need to take Part 1,2 and 3 exams.

be prepared to be used like a slave.

Most firms expect first year students not to know anything at all about architecture so u'll probably b doing plan colouring and some other office boy works at most.

How long is your holiday? Dun bother if its less than 3 months.

Do a search at PAM website to look for details of architect firms. Email or write to them bout ur intention. Then wait for their reply.

yup u'll most likely be colouring drawings and plans. its a job someone must do for submission purposes so y not u?

ah the smell of armonia laced drawings always tend to make me feel suicidal...

to be frank wif u, try getting some architectural related softwares and toy wif it instead of looking for jobs. try getting familiar wif it or even do a small design wif this softwares.

an early grasp of these softwares will put u ahead of ur colleagues during ur studies esp during first year, where ppl r still groping in da dark while u have a clear advantage.

Softwares worth trying out are AUTOCAD, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP and SKETCHUP. These softwares come wif good Help files and basic tutorial, so you should be able to sweat it out on ur own after us STPM.

Yeah i know this doesnt pay, but hey, if u do well in ur studies next time, guess who'll benefit in da end? you or ur wallet?

which school are you from? to my knowledge all public universities are on holiday now.

Sports center... hmmm we nvr had any sort of design related discussions much here, so this is a good topic to start.

First and foremost, brief of ur project. What year are u in? Site? Total users? This in the end will translate to the proportion and scale of ur design.

Webartix, stop double posting! Your quinn-posting for tha matter. Wan to kena from da mods kah?

apparently they do accept Malaysian STPM. But its stiff competition for a small course.

Almost all classes i attend to this sem is conducted 50% in Malay and 50% english. But i always do my assignment n answer my exam questions in English.

More priority to singaporean. Unless ur gonna practise there, Singaporean degree are not accredited wif PAM Part 1 and Part 2 exam exemptions.

I've heard lots of good stuff bout ArchiCAD. Have yet to try it though. Y get tutorials DVD when u can get free lessons on da Help files provided. Some also have basic tutorial which are sufficient.

First time fees is around Rm1700. Normal fees is around Rm1000 and hostel makes up a big chunk of the fees. Its around Rm500-600 for those collages that are near the campus but those at the outer ring of the campus go for about Rm400-500 as its far (bout 5-7mins on car). I stay off campus so i dun really care bout the hostels.

im using a MSI 6600GT and i find it adequate for my work. Graphic cards play a less important role if your RAM and processor speeds are not that great. Having said that im doing well wif my 3 yr old system, P4 2.4GHZ, 1.5GB RAM and N6600GT graphic card.

I havent read KOSMO for some time alredi, not since i left my old office. for competition, its actually da whole complex, but for working drawing, i concentrated on the research block.

Will let u know when i uploaded my this sem's work on my website. Then u can have a look.