I've seen a lot of information on this forum regarding M.Arch admission, portfolios, etc., but I'm curious about the post-prof programs. Does anyone know the acceptance rates for Harvard, MIT, and Berkeley?
I'm also wondering if it's acceptable not to have Maya/Rhino/Digital Fabrication experience since that started becoming integrated into the curriculum soon after I graduated from undergrad. I'm still trying to decide on applying for a Masters of Urban Design or deciding on a specific topic for a Masters of Science in Architecture program.
If I remember correctly, I believe Harvard took some 35 people for their Master of Architecture & Urban Design (MAUD) with a yield of about 30 for 2011. I think they received some 400 applications.
MIT SMarchS has a similar acceptance rate for their Architecture and Urbanism concentration, maybe a few less spots due to the smaller program size.
I’d say both programs are in the 8-10% acceptance range.
Yes, it is imperative to be comfortable with one of the 3d modeling platforms, Rhino, Maya or 3dsmax. More than likely you will utilize these programs primarily for visualizations, renderings and movies and less digital fabrication.
I am familiar with 3DStudio, which is what I used in grad school. All the renderings I have in my portfolio were done in 3DS. I plan to learn how to use Maya and Rhino, but I don't have any of those types of projects in my portfolio to submit (i.e. digital fabrication, parametric design). It seems like that's what I'm seeing in student work these days.
I'm just trying to get an idea if I'm way over shooting to even be applying to these schools. I've always wanted to go to Harvard and MIT, but I still think it's a real long shot.
I would say parametric modeling is useless unless it accompanies a well orchestrated project. I really don’t think they will care if you do or don’t know CAD/CAM software; what they will care about is your potential to express your ideas and designs clearly through process and visuals.
I think its great to learn these new digital techniques but don’t count yourself out because you don’t know them.
Only one way to find out…Apply!
does anyone have an idea if it helps you to have your architecture license when applying to schools? I'm trying to finish up my ARE exams by Dec, so I'm still on the fence on whether to apply this year or next year. Either way, I plan to finish the exams before beginning grad school. It just depends on whether I finish before the admission deadlines or not.
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acceptance rates for post-prof degrees - GSD, MIT, Berkeley
I've seen a lot of information on this forum regarding M.Arch admission, portfolios, etc., but I'm curious about the post-prof programs. Does anyone know the acceptance rates for Harvard, MIT, and Berkeley?
I'm also wondering if it's acceptable not to have Maya/Rhino/Digital Fabrication experience since that started becoming integrated into the curriculum soon after I graduated from undergrad. I'm still trying to decide on applying for a Masters of Urban Design or deciding on a specific topic for a Masters of Science in Architecture program.
If I remember correctly, I believe Harvard took some 35 people for their Master of Architecture & Urban Design (MAUD) with a yield of about 30 for 2011. I think they received some 400 applications.
MIT SMarchS has a similar acceptance rate for their Architecture and Urbanism concentration, maybe a few less spots due to the smaller program size.
I’d say both programs are in the 8-10% acceptance range.
Yes, it is imperative to be comfortable with one of the 3d modeling platforms, Rhino, Maya or 3dsmax. More than likely you will utilize these programs primarily for visualizations, renderings and movies and less digital fabrication.
I am familiar with 3DStudio, which is what I used in grad school. All the renderings I have in my portfolio were done in 3DS. I plan to learn how to use Maya and Rhino, but I don't have any of those types of projects in my portfolio to submit (i.e. digital fabrication, parametric design). It seems like that's what I'm seeing in student work these days.
I'm just trying to get an idea if I'm way over shooting to even be applying to these schools. I've always wanted to go to Harvard and MIT, but I still think it's a real long shot.
I would say parametric modeling is useless unless it accompanies a well orchestrated project. I really don’t think they will care if you do or don’t know CAD/CAM software; what they will care about is your potential to express your ideas and designs clearly through process and visuals.
I think its great to learn these new digital techniques but don’t count yourself out because you don’t know them.
Only one way to find out…Apply!
does anyone have an idea if it helps you to have your architecture license when applying to schools? I'm trying to finish up my ARE exams by Dec, so I'm still on the fence on whether to apply this year or next year. Either way, I plan to finish the exams before beginning grad school. It just depends on whether I finish before the admission deadlines or not.
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