ok i have absolutely no creative or artistic abilities i have never been in any kind of environment that might help my chances of getting accepted into this highly competetive program. so what should i do? how can build up a portfolio? are there any books that might help me gain some creative ability, if so, wich ones? how can i get an internship somewhere if i really have nothing to offer them? ok so i know i sound hopeless but PLEASE try to give me some good advice ANYTHING will help.
Erin Williams
Jun 12, 07 2:06 pm
once again someone has started a school thread and not told us basic information...
Are you looking at grad or undergrad? How long do you have to prepare for your application season: if you are applying for undergrad are you a sophomore, junior, senior in high school? if grad, are you in undergrad currently (what major?), or already graduated? Why the heck is UH the only choice you seem to be considering?
Erin Williams
Jun 12, 07 2:13 pm
ooh, excellent point, tumbles. I'd assumed this one:
mdler
Jun 12, 07 2:15 pm
rbaez
why do you want to go into architecture if you dont have any talent?
dml955i
Jun 12, 07 2:27 pm
mdler - you should've have understood from the recent GSD thread that talent can be learned.
rbaez
Jun 12, 07 2:28 pm
ok ok i get it here goes all the info. UH is university of houston and its the only architectural program in houston exept for rice. UH will begin accepting applications in october. and i will be as undergrad and i'm out of highschool i just finished my core so i have to choose somthing now and i chose this because it just sound pretty damn cool.
KEG
Jun 12, 07 2:28 pm
a lot of people w/out talent go into architecture.
rbaez...there is not "magic" formula.
use the search bar and look for anything to do with portfolio, essay, grad school, etc....
there are some good examples on here. If you have no artistic experience, i would immediately sign up for as many drawing, painting, photography, drafting, CAD classes as you can get into in the summer/fall. They may give you some portfolio pieces and point you in the direction of something you are good at. Then, built on that talent (assuming you find one)...
toroid
Jun 12, 07 2:30 pm
get a construction job
Cdee
Jun 12, 07 2:33 pm
doesn't UT have an undergrand program?
MUUM79
Jun 12, 07 2:39 pm
i would agree with WhatToDo, and load up on creative art courses primarly drawing and sculpture courses.
mdler
Jun 12, 07 2:47 pm
rbaez
you are entering a world of pain
sndstorm
Jun 14, 07 2:28 pm
Are you already at UH or are you applying to the university + college of architecture?
rbaez
Jun 14, 07 4:40 pm
no i'm already at uh i'm just applying to the school of architecture
vado retro
Jun 14, 07 4:43 pm
you wanna toe? i can get you a toe.
sndstorm
Jun 14, 07 4:53 pm
ok. then you're just pretty much doing a change of major. I did that my sophomore year. I didn't turn in a portfolio, and got accepted based on my grades. Like the people above have said, take a couple of art classes, and just take some nice pictures or scans of whatever work you do there. Don't turn in the originals, especially if it's really really big. You should have until March 1st (double check on this date) to get in (they only do acceptance once a year, so basically you wouldn't be able to get in for this fall).
I'm not sure what the other requirements are, because like I said, all I really did was turn in the change of major request. You should also go talk to one of the advisors. They have walk-in advising over the summer. You can check on the times for that, or you can set up an appointment. I would recomment talking to Trang.
They also offer a summer program for transfer and change of major students, so that you can take the 1st year of studio then and start in the fall in 2nd year.
rbaez
Jun 14, 07 5:23 pm
thanks for the info SNDSTORM
john bender
Aug 20, 07 12:08 pm
i know plenty of people that don't have architectural talent, and they sit right beside me here in my firm
choyounghwang
Apr 29, 21 7:21 pm
I’m currently in UH. I just submitted my change of major application with an art portfolio, but I wonder how long it may take to receive the final decision? I’m a little bit worried right now because I’m not sure if the process is competitive or not
ok i have absolutely no creative or artistic abilities i have never been in any kind of environment that might help my chances of getting accepted into this highly competetive program. so what should i do? how can build up a portfolio? are there any books that might help me gain some creative ability, if so, wich ones? how can i get an internship somewhere if i really have nothing to offer them? ok so i know i sound hopeless but PLEASE try to give me some good advice ANYTHING will help.
once again someone has started a school thread and not told us basic information...
Are you looking at grad or undergrad? How long do you have to prepare for your application season: if you are applying for undergrad are you a sophomore, junior, senior in high school? if grad, are you in undergrad currently (what major?), or already graduated? Why the heck is UH the only choice you seem to be considering?
ooh, excellent point, tumbles. I'd assumed this one:
rbaez
why do you want to go into architecture if you dont have any talent?
mdler - you should've have understood from the recent GSD thread that talent can be learned.
ok ok i get it here goes all the info. UH is university of houston and its the only architectural program in houston exept for rice. UH will begin accepting applications in october. and i will be as undergrad and i'm out of highschool i just finished my core so i have to choose somthing now and i chose this because it just sound pretty damn cool.
a lot of people w/out talent go into architecture.
rbaez...there is not "magic" formula.
use the search bar and look for anything to do with portfolio, essay, grad school, etc....
there are some good examples on here. If you have no artistic experience, i would immediately sign up for as many drawing, painting, photography, drafting, CAD classes as you can get into in the summer/fall. They may give you some portfolio pieces and point you in the direction of something you are good at. Then, built on that talent (assuming you find one)...
get a construction job
doesn't UT have an undergrand program?
i would agree with WhatToDo, and load up on creative art courses primarly drawing and sculpture courses.
rbaez
you are entering a world of pain
Are you already at UH or are you applying to the university + college of architecture?
no i'm already at uh i'm just applying to the school of architecture
you wanna toe? i can get you a toe.
ok. then you're just pretty much doing a change of major. I did that my sophomore year. I didn't turn in a portfolio, and got accepted based on my grades. Like the people above have said, take a couple of art classes, and just take some nice pictures or scans of whatever work you do there. Don't turn in the originals, especially if it's really really big. You should have until March 1st (double check on this date) to get in (they only do acceptance once a year, so basically you wouldn't be able to get in for this fall).
I'm not sure what the other requirements are, because like I said, all I really did was turn in the change of major request. You should also go talk to one of the advisors. They have walk-in advising over the summer. You can check on the times for that, or you can set up an appointment. I would recomment talking to Trang.
They also offer a summer program for transfer and change of major students, so that you can take the 1st year of studio then and start in the fall in 2nd year.
thanks for the info SNDSTORM
i know plenty of people that don't have architectural talent, and they sit right beside me here in my firm
I’m currently in UH. I just submitted my change of major application with an art portfolio, but I wonder how long it may take to receive the final decision? I’m a little bit worried right now because I’m not sure if the process is competitive or not