I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about the application portfolio for the 3-year master of architecture program at carleton. I applied this year but I'm a bit worried, I didn't take the studio first program (because of cost) and instead prepared my own portfolio. My dream has always been to become an architect. I studied engineering before, so i tried to design two buildings (with limited knowledge of architecture) and included that in my porfolio. I also included a renovation i did and some artwork. Is that ok? or not even a chance? Im so worried :(((
Non Sequitur
Jan 29, 21 12:41 pm
Did you speak to anyone from the school prior to assembling your application folio? I guess not really, or else they would have told you that the point of the portfolio is not to make an attempt at "architecture". The point is to demonstrate how you think and express (graphically) design ideas. This does not (and honestly should not be) need to be buildings since you have no previous arch undergrad. Focus should be on solid creative works demonstrating a good understanding of scale, shapes, proportion, light, etc... the basics, so that the school knows if you have the potential to develop those skills into spatial design.
Mayalibya
Jan 29, 21 1:43 pm
thank you! I wish I asked before... if I don't get in this year, now I know for next year :)) Much appreciated
Hey guys!
I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about the application portfolio for the 3-year master of architecture program at carleton. I applied this year but I'm a bit worried, I didn't take the studio first program (because of cost) and instead prepared my own portfolio. My dream has always been to become an architect. I studied engineering before, so i tried to design two buildings (with limited knowledge of architecture) and included that in my porfolio. I also included a renovation i did and some artwork. Is that ok? or not even a chance? Im so worried :(((
Did you speak to anyone from the school prior to assembling your application folio? I guess not really, or else they would have told you that the point of the portfolio is not to make an attempt at "architecture". The point is to demonstrate how you think and express (graphically) design ideas. This does not (and honestly should not be) need to be buildings since you have no previous arch undergrad. Focus should be on solid creative works demonstrating a good understanding of scale, shapes, proportion, light, etc... the basics, so that the school knows if you have the potential to develop those skills into spatial design.
thank you! I wish I asked before... if I don't get in this year, now I know for next year :)) Much appreciated