hello,
i found this thread are very informative.
i'm a student who just graduate SPM.
i found this course are very interesting.
i would like to ask,
i heard architecture are mainly for science and art student.
ths problem is, i didn't take or learn physic,art subject during my secondary school time.
and now i'm waiting for my spm result.
is it a "problem", that i didn't take/learn physics,art subject?

oh and a technical drawing subject as well i didn't take.

another question,
if my SPM result didn meet the requirement of that college.
can i use another way to studying in that college?
For example,
LimKokWing(LUCT), the requirement is 5 credit..
if i have no 5 credit?
is there any way to study this subject in this college without the requirement of 5 credit??


This post has been edited by Andiboi: Jan 22 2007, 10:40 PM

Do check up on other architecture threads and previous pages.

This has been discussed before many times.

hope i could help u a little bit..sorry if not much of an info . here gos!

art no need to worry, even u dun know much (or nothing) about art, u will be taught during the course. so, cheer up! and for physic, its ok too because u will probably learn it neway. it will be a lot different then learning physic at school.

but, do refer the entry requirement on the University u wanna get urself in. different uni, different requirement.



may i suggest u to talk to the course adviser. besides that, u could do some research on other Uni that offers lower entry requirement.

neway, be sure to look up this topic from the beginning. lots of info about Unis offering architecture course etc

u can also get architecture info at this link:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=67&t=261364

http://www.pam.org.my/career_guidance.asp

any question, can ask here

This post has been edited by *TeDucK*: Jan 22 2007, 11:02 PM

a very big thank you!

"may i suggest u to talk to the course adviser. besides that, u could do some research on other Uni that offers lower entry requirement."

what other uni/college that u introduce to me.
cause i find out that LUCT very good quality for study. or maybe i'm wrong?

This post has been edited by Andiboi: Jan 22 2007, 11:07 PM

different Uni have different advantage n disadvantage. u will see in the first page of this topic. u still waiting for spm result, right? hehe!! like me la!

so, have lots of time to do research. go trough architecture forums in low yat n u will be cleared about the Uni n stuff.

i will simply expand on what teduck have kindly mentioned:

any mathematical calculations needed for architecture is just whatever u learn in form 3 math subjects. u dont need anymore than that. physics are purely logic, u dont need to concern about how to calculate vectors or Newton values. these stuff will be taught during architectural studies. having prior knowledge is ofcourse, an advantage, but i can assure u, what u learn is different from what u see in school.

but do remember, each school has their own method of teaching architecture. high-technical schools like sheffield here do require some form of mathematical calculations, but nothing a form fiver cant do.

well, in such cases, u have to deal directly with the intake department of the university. IPTAs however (via UPU) has stricter ruling on that. if u dont have it, u wont make it.

"well, in such cases, u have to deal directly with the intake department of the university. IPTAs however (via UPU) has stricter ruling on that. if u dont have it, u wont make it."

i cant get it, IPTA stand for?
anyway thanks for your reply.. it's really helping me so much.

oh god.

IPTA stands for Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam.

"well, in such cases, u have to deal directly with the intake department of the university. IPTAs however (via UPU) has stricter ruling on that. if u dont have it, u wont make it."

for example,
i wanted to get into taylors college to study architecture course[foundation]..
the requirement of 5 credits i don't have.
deal directly with the intake department of the university? <- this part i don't understand.
and how IPTAs progress?

This post has been edited by Andiboi: Jan 23 2007, 09:29 AM

it means, go find their email, and write them ur problem/issue. or find their phone number, and give them a call. better yet, go directly to the school and talk to the head of school. for IPTS (that's private colleges), the intake system is localized, means if u wanna apply to taylor's, u go and apply there directly. if u wanna apply LUCT (limkokwing), contact LUCT directly.

IPTA applications use centralized application system via UPU. hence what i meant as 'application via UPU is harder'. u cant kowtim with a computer system, but u can discuss with the person at the intake department of the private college.

ok azamrimy..
thank you very much..
now i got it =D

http://72.14.235.104/search?q=cache:x7wNN7...my&ct=clnk&cd=5

Good to read. some stuff by architecture students.

I'm doing a Business Degree and I do stay up late many times to complete hwork, assignments, revise, study etc....

4 hours of sleep is no big deal especially when it comes closer to submission date. I think it's very normal to everyone. Maybe it's because architecture students haven't done another course before...so they might not know that others in other courses like Accountancy/Finance also face the same kind of stress.

I am a big F1 and MotoGP fan. I NEVER miss races. Since architecture is so stressful and uses a lot of your time...anyone here who did architecture course and is a F1 and MotoGP fan? Were there anyone like that in your course?

This post has been edited by Sensui: Jan 23 2007, 03:15 PM

azarimy...how about revit and microsystem...i think...got offer ka?

well, it's not normal when u spend the last 4 weeks with only 4 hours daily sleep. heheh.

we've got all kinds of people in architecture. usually the will MAKE time for their passion. the closest bunch to ur fanship is the football fans. everynight they go lepak at mamak's for 2++ hours watching they favourite game.

i know USM used to integrate microsystem into their syllabus, but i'm not sure about revit. most students seem to learn by themselves. i mean, once u learn 3dsmax, u can learn just about anything...

a little update:

i was informed today that the new intake for UTM will still be going under the transitory programme instead of the new programme. the transitory programme runs for 5 years straight, meaning if u manage to get ur place for degree in architecture, u WILL graduate with part 2. the advantage is, u dont have to worry if u flunk or whatever, coz all u need is a pass to graduate as an architect.

the disadvantage is, u wont have a break. also it means u wont be able to study abroad unless u're going for ur postgraduate degrees. in the new 3+2 programme that shouldve been introduced this year, it will use the same template as used in UM and USM, as well as most other architectural schools in the world.

oh, thnk u for the latest info.

so, does it mean that if i were to take diploma in architecture at utm,and to further my study...its compulsory for me to take degree at utm skudai (5+0)?

err, i'm referring to the degree programme. the diploma programme (3 years) have no changes. to make things clear: UTM has two intake programmes:

i. SPM - diploma 3 years + degree, 3 years if u continue in UTM, 4 years elsewhere (Part 2).

ii. STPM/A-levels - degree 5 years (part 2).

in the future, the STPM/A-levels will be 3 years + 2 years degrees.

oh, ok. thnks!!

was kinda shock (for no apparent reason..i just realized) heehe..

another update, this time for LUCT (i'll update the 1st post later).

there are two architectural courses offered in LUCT:

i. Diploma in Architectural Technology (3 years)

intake level SPM. this is a non-part 1 diploma. the syllabus is a variation of the curtin university's architectural programme.

ii. Degree in Architectural Science (3+0 years)

intake level STPM/A-levels or LUCT foundation. the syllabus is using the exact curtin's architectural programme for australian part 1.


i'm not sure how it goes, but i assume a diploma student can apply for degree (part 1) there. u could start immediately in ur final year, depending on ur results.