it’s actually not a very architectural portfolio. It’s more like a portfolio to showcase ur business entity…
I think it’s better that you take a short course or architecture certificate in this year before applying again.
Also, I think it’s also better to remove all the images of yourself plastered all over the first few pages… Please remove the 2 pages of “ABOUT YOU” too. This is an architecture portfolio not a business pitch..
swolber
Mar 3, 23 5:12 pm
Thank you for your feedback. Any suggestions on where to sign up for a class?
harrypotter4992
Mar 5, 23 5:30 am
There's online course on Udemy etc. I think u can start searching from there. Good luck
Non Sequitur
Mar 3, 23 10:41 am
Not an design portfolio.
Why did you think this was appropriate for a professional architecture degree?
swolber
Mar 3, 23 5:17 pm
I do not have an architectural or design background. I own a restaurant company. The portfolio requirements stated that the portfolio didn't need to showcase architectural knowledge or design. Do you have some portfolio examples you can share with me? Willing to learn.
Non Sequitur
Mar 3, 23 6:32 pm
Plenty available if you search the forums. How much research did you put into your application?
Zclpppp
Mar 5, 23 1:05 am
Stop picky, I think this guy is brave. Why it can not be a portfolio for arch degree. He included renderings,(no matter the quantity is ), also his rendering has outdoor environment either. I do not have those sometimes. I know some of the arch students they don't even know where the north is. His personal back ground listed all of his information by using just one page.
harrypotter4992
Mar 5, 23 5:29 am
There's online course on Udemy etc. I think u can start searching from there. Good luck <3
swolber
Mar 5, 23 10:04 pm
Thank you! Huge help.
swolber
Mar 5, 23 10:05 pm
Thank you, Zclpppp. Appreciate your encouragement.
aloogobi
Mar 5, 23 10:09 am
i have a few tips not just for you portfolio but for your whole application. Applications are holistic and when you're applying for an architecture degree without an architecture background i don't think they expect architecture from you but rather transferrable skills.
1. i think you being a restaurant owner who wants to transition to architecture is an interesting story if you're able to frame it correctly. why do you want to do architecture? what skills have you learned in the restaurant business that are applicable to architecture? crafting a narrative and selling a story is the most important part of what we do as people and as architects. This is AMAZING advice on how to write a personal statement https://med.umn.edu/sites/med....
2. like everyone else suggested, try your hand at some intensive architecture short courses, not only to get material for your portfolio, but to figure out if architecture is actually something you want to do. Look for programs like this one https://www.arch.columbia.edu/...
3. i think ut austin has a notoriously low rate of acceptance for outside applicants because of their commitment to accepting in state applicants. i would look at other schools as well.
4. a lot of universities have portfolio review sessions, open houses etc. which are a great introduction to what they're looking for in an applicant but an even greater opportunity to have some one on one conversations with people actually reviewing the apps and asking for advice on how to go about doing what you want to do (transitioning from the restaurant business to architecture). Don't underestimate the power of people knowing who you are before they read your applications. Make some connections.
I hope it works out!
swolber
Mar 5, 23 10:09 pm
Wow, thank you for your extensive guidance. Amazes me how you don't know me at all, but you're willing to take the time to type that all out and help me. Huge help! Best wishes to you in your career.
I have 0 background in architecture. I submitted this portfolio to UT Austin's M Arch Graduate Program and was denied.
I will be reapplying to their program next year. I am looking for some advice and suggestions on what I need to improve on.
Here is the link to my submission:
https://issuu.com/home/drafts/...
I think I know why you were denied last year.
Your link:
https://issuu.com/scottwolber/docs/utsoa_portfolio_-_final_draft_1-3-23_1920_1050_
i think you just sent this link from your drafts? you have to publish your portfolio on the site then send a link
https://issuu.com/scottwolber/docs/utsoa_portfolio_-_final_draft_1-3-23_1920_1050_
Ok, does this link work?
https://issuu.com/scottwolber/...
it’s actually not a very architectural portfolio. It’s more like a portfolio to showcase ur business entity…
I think it’s better that you take a short course or architecture certificate in this year before applying again.
Also, I think it’s also better to remove all the images of yourself plastered all over the first few pages… Please remove the 2 pages of “ABOUT YOU” too. This is an architecture portfolio not a business pitch..
Thank you for your feedback. Any suggestions on where to sign up for a class?
There's online course on Udemy etc. I think u can start searching from there. Good luck
Not an design portfolio.
Why did you think this was appropriate for a professional architecture degree?
I do not have an architectural or design background. I own a restaurant company. The portfolio requirements stated that the portfolio didn't need to showcase architectural knowledge or design. Do you have some portfolio examples you can share with me? Willing to learn.
Plenty available if you search the forums. How much research did you put into your application?
Stop picky, I think this guy is brave. Why it can not be a portfolio for arch degree. He included renderings,(no matter the quantity is ), also his rendering has outdoor environment either. I do not have those sometimes. I know some of the arch students they don't even know where the north is. His personal back ground listed all of his information by using just one page.
There's online course on Udemy etc. I think u can start searching from there. Good luck <3
Thank you! Huge help.
Thank you, Zclpppp. Appreciate your encouragement.
i have a few tips not just for you portfolio but for your whole application. Applications are holistic and when you're applying for an architecture degree without an architecture background i don't think they expect architecture from you but rather transferrable skills.
1. i think you being a restaurant owner who wants to transition to architecture is an interesting story if you're able to frame it correctly. why do you want to do architecture? what skills have you learned in the restaurant business that are applicable to architecture? crafting a narrative and selling a story is the most important part of what we do as people and as architects. This is AMAZING advice on how to write a personal statement https://med.umn.edu/sites/med....
2. like everyone else suggested, try your hand at some intensive architecture short courses, not only to get material for your portfolio, but to figure out if architecture is actually something you want to do. Look for programs like this one https://www.arch.columbia.edu/...
3. i think ut austin has a notoriously low rate of acceptance for outside applicants because of their commitment to accepting in state applicants. i would look at other schools as well.
4. a lot of universities have portfolio review sessions, open houses etc. which are a great introduction to what they're looking for in an applicant but an even greater opportunity to have some one on one conversations with people actually reviewing the apps and asking for advice on how to go about doing what you want to do (transitioning from the restaurant business to architecture). Don't underestimate the power of people knowing who you are before they read your applications. Make some connections.
I hope it works out!
Wow, thank you for your extensive guidance. Amazes me how you don't know me at all, but you're willing to take the time to type that all out and help me. Huge help! Best wishes to you in your career.