Feb '09 - Oct '09
While I recover from the after-studio-final-crit party, I thought I would share some images from the past few days. I have to work on documenting all of my work, so in the next couple days I'll be putting final photos of the boathouse project up, but for now:
3 Days in the laser cutter room...are laser cutters bad for your health??
Key Concept Model for Site Analysis
My DISGUSTING living room, which still has yet to be cleaned.
My final model.
Some work from fellow students:
concept model depicting noice and views in kenmore square
Maryna M's work
Presentation
Celebration
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4 Comments
Hello, I am currently a planner and I am looking to get my masters in architecture. I figure the best thing to do in a recession is to go to school. Can you please let me know your dislikes and likes for the master of architecture program? Do you have any regrets?
I understand that many of the students qualify immediately upon graduation to take the examination, is that true and does it really take most students approximately 5 years!
According to the website M.Arch program takes approximately 5 years to complete. How long will it take you to complete the program? I did notice you were taking 5-6 courses the first semester, but for having no architectural background, your work looks amazing and clean. So, next fall or summer (Does BAC have a summer session), you will work during the day and attend classes in the evening, typically three nights per week. Do you think you would of been better off just attending a master program that had a Three year track and only focus on school with a part time job?
I am very excited to hear from you. Thanks in advance for your time and thoughts.
Hey, thanks for the comment,
So about the BAC...there really is no pre-req for applying. The BAC is open enrollment, so you're free to enroll at any time. It does take roughly 5 years to complete. I know students who take longer, and students who take shorter, it all depends on how you work. Part of the difficulty is managing school while working, and this can be difficult for some. Right now, as you probalby know there are a limited amount of jobs out there. Given that the school is based on earning credits for work, it does make things a little more difficult. I can tell you though that there are jobs out there, just probably not the best jobs...lots of admin type jobs, or self contract work.
As for my work...I appreciate the kind words! You should've seen my first few models...they were disgusting! ha ha. I don't have any previous background, but I guess we learn quickly.
You are also correct that I was taking 5-6 courses the first two semesters...I was in the AOP program. From now on though i"ll be taking only 3 at night.
If you are comparing the BAC to more traditional programs, it's like apples and oranges to me. They're totally different. The BAC is really geared towards making you a superb working architect. Traditional schools, in my opinion, have a much more theoretical curriculum. Times are tough, and many students are considering transferring to other schools that do not have the work requirements. But I know that most of them would like to stick around if they could. I think having a degree from the BAC is very valuable, but I don't know anyone that would say it's an easy degree to earn, in a bad OR good economy.
I hope that helps...feel free to send me an email if you have further questions.
Thank you for your reply. I agree with you, the BAC program is totally different from traditional schools. that is why I am more drawn to BAC's academic and practice-based curriculum. Do you know of any other similar programs with an academic and practice-based curriculum?
I could be wrong, but I think Northeastern's program requires practice credits too...but northeastern only offers a Bachelors degree. I wouldn't be surprised if other schools require some internship hours, but the way the BAC has their program structured is pretty unique
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