Architecture is a specialisation preferred by many young people who love solving problems, have a passion for creativity, or an innovative imagination ready to be shown off.
Over the years, it has become a very popular speciality. Young people are aware of the importance and diversity of Architecture, but also of the need for a permanent practice, as most Architecture courses aim at the practical part, to implement feasible structures not only on paper, through sketches, but also in real life.
Architects can choose to grow in all markets or follow a single specialisation, such as Landscape Architect, Resident Architect, Urban Designer, Green Design Architect or Interior Designer, according to their preferences.
Usually, a major reason that motivates students to study Architecture is the possibility of having an impact on their community. How do they do this? By exploring the world, analysing people’s work on constructions and looking for answers to identified problems, they become more creative, more open to new things, bringing a new vision to the world.
Critical thinking skills are constantly being developed by graduates who study Architecture because they get the opportunity to visualise the structures before they are made.
Upon completion of studies, there are many possibilities for employment, and salaries can be generous. A particular increase in the employment rate is expected to be in the Green Design field. This requires creating environmentally-friendly constructs that do not harm nature and generate sustainability.
Young people must have a university degree in Architecture to pursue a career in that field, that is an Architecture Bachelor or Master of Architecture. Often, undergraduate programmes last 5 years, and Master programmes last between 2 and 3 years, depending on the chosen university and the form of education followed. One notable thing is that Master programmes are often for those who have not completed a Bachelor’s specialisation, and that is why the course component can be similar to the Bachelor’s. As far as Doctoral programmes are concerned, the duration is 3 years, and the architects work on research projects.
At the same time, it should be mentioned that the United States and other territories have introduced a professional license Architect Registration Examination. This is a mandatory exam which tests the candidate’s skills, abilities and knowledge. In the UK, for example, the final registration to become an architect is regulated by the Architects Registration Board.
Although the list of courses may differ from one country to another, some of the most important modules for a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture are Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD), Physics, Visualisation, Science, and Technology.
Throughout their studies, students can take part in various internship programmes or choose a tutor architect to work with. In this way, they get a better idea of what this profession is about in practice and gain the necessary experience needed for their professional development.
Me being a foreign student on campus is a unique feeling. It’s because our batch is the first-ever international student master degree programme in English in IUAV. Although more than half of the course happened online during the pandemic, we actually started as an in-class programme. University does not provide accommodation which made me roam the island and mainland city before exploring leisurely.
Classes schedule had a few issues in between during lockdown but managed to pull it off. IUAV being one of the old Architecture Universities in Italy has its own pros and cons. But for me, altogether it was a good experience.
View moreI am a first-year student at IUAV University. Urban Planning for Transition is a master’s degree program dedicated also to international students. The course is conducted entirely in English, so you don’t have to speak Italian to be able to apply. Professors are young and passionate, which makes the classes even more interesting and inspiring. The University offers access to complimentary workshops, which are organized in places like Biennale pavilions. Taking into consideration the level of education and unique environment I would definitely recommend this University!
View moreThe venue is well organized and the shared spaces are well-kept and pleasant.
The study program could be improved: the three main courses, which I have personally followed, involve the interaction of different subjects and teachers, but practically this interaction does not seem to take place in a coherent way. Although courses are often assigned to prominent teachers, they are not always available and contactable given their engagement in activities outside the university. This manifests itself in interruptions of the program and of the design reviews, which undermines the constancy of the work done by the students.
I study at Università Iuav di Venezia. I study Architecture, and I’m a master’s student now. I love my school; our professors are the very best in their area. The school itself is only specified in art and architecture, so it’s a good thing that all the staff has the knowledge for every student’s needs.
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