I am currently a student studying at the University of Southern Indiana. My major is advertising, but architecture is something I aim to grab a hold of at the graduate level. I will be graduating Fall 2016 with academic honors and other accolades.
I have been intrigued by architecture for many years. Whether it was my time being a gopher on a construction sites or my woodworking hobby, I am thankful I have the opportunity to apply to architectural graduate school. With that said, I knew I had to do some things in order to build my resume up and create a portfolio for my application. I took an autocad course for drafting and annotation. I thoroughly enjoyed this class because the software made design much easier and more importantly fun. Also, I signed up for woodworking courses. In these classes, I created many original pieces from pencil all the way to 3-D manifestation. Being in the studio was relaxing, and became a part of my life. One of the pieces was placed in the annual student show and won.
Just to understand my situation a little further, I have a 3.95 major GPA and received A's in all the classes I signed up to stand out on my architecture application. I am active in two different groups on campus and was a resident assistant, Also, this summer I was hired to commercialize military patents in order to create jobs in the Evansville Area. Finally, I have a great reference for my woodworking, academic work, and paid work.
This initial post does not encompass all everything I would believe could help me gain acceptance into a MArch program. However, I was hoping someone could let me know whether they think getting into a MArch program right after my undergraduate degree is a possibility. Also, if anyone has any questions that may help them understand my situation better or asses my reality, I would be more than happy to answer them.
Thank you
no_form
May 31, 16 7:13 pm
sounds like you're successful without architecture in your life. buy a nice house in indianapolis and fill your garage up with tools to do woodworking.
rmgraff
May 31, 16 8:00 pm
Not the response I was looking for, but thank you for your consideration.
hsk880
May 31, 16 10:51 pm
Do you mind sharing your portfolio?
Beepbeep
May 31, 16 10:55 pm
Architecture is a great education, sometimes not the best career but if the career is not what you want you have a lot to work with.
rmgraff
Jun 1, 16 9:01 am
hsk880 I am working with my art professor on my portfolio right now. It will have hand drawings, solidworks renderings, and the official woodworking piece. I can share a drawing and some photos of my pieces on here to get an idea of what I've done.
Beepbeep I want to work as an architect for a while, but being a professor is more important to me. Also, working in other fields related to architecture, which would be construction management and civil engineering, is more of a main goal to me after the MAch.
catiliu
Jun 13, 16 4:12 am
Hi rmgraff ,
would you like to share your portfolio? I also want to apply for the architecture graduate school that without an architectural background.
By the way, I am a civil engineering undergrad, construction management and civil engineering have nothing to do with MAch. If you really want to do CM/Civil engineering work, you should apply for the engineering school
Hello everyone,
I am currently a student studying at the University of Southern Indiana. My major is advertising, but architecture is something I aim to grab a hold of at the graduate level. I will be graduating Fall 2016 with academic honors and other accolades.
I have been intrigued by architecture for many years. Whether it was my time being a gopher on a construction sites or my woodworking hobby, I am thankful I have the opportunity to apply to architectural graduate school. With that said, I knew I had to do some things in order to build my resume up and create a portfolio for my application. I took an autocad course for drafting and annotation. I thoroughly enjoyed this class because the software made design much easier and more importantly fun. Also, I signed up for woodworking courses. In these classes, I created many original pieces from pencil all the way to 3-D manifestation. Being in the studio was relaxing, and became a part of my life. One of the pieces was placed in the annual student show and won.
Just to understand my situation a little further, I have a 3.95 major GPA and received A's in all the classes I signed up to stand out on my architecture application. I am active in two different groups on campus and was a resident assistant, Also, this summer I was hired to commercialize military patents in order to create jobs in the Evansville Area. Finally, I have a great reference for my woodworking, academic work, and paid work.
This initial post does not encompass all everything I would believe could help me gain acceptance into a MArch program. However, I was hoping someone could let me know whether they think getting into a MArch program right after my undergraduate degree is a possibility. Also, if anyone has any questions that may help them understand my situation better or asses my reality, I would be more than happy to answer them.
Thank you
sounds like you're successful without architecture in your life. buy a nice house in indianapolis and fill your garage up with tools to do woodworking.
Not the response I was looking for, but thank you for your consideration.
Do you mind sharing your portfolio?
Architecture is a great education, sometimes not the best career but if the career is not what you want you have a lot to work with.
hsk880 I am working with my art professor on my portfolio right now. It will have hand drawings, solidworks renderings, and the official woodworking piece. I can share a drawing and some photos of my pieces on here to get an idea of what I've done.
Beepbeep I want to work as an architect for a while, but being a professor is more important to me. Also, working in other fields related to architecture, which would be construction management and civil engineering, is more of a main goal to me after the MAch.
Hi rmgraff ,
would you like to share your portfolio? I also want to apply for the architecture graduate school that without an architectural background.
By the way, I am a civil engineering undergrad, construction management and civil engineering have nothing to do with MAch. If you really want to do CM/Civil engineering work, you should apply for the engineering school
Best Wishes