Architect Study Program: Things Before Applying!

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Architect Study Program: Things Before Applying! Are you one of those who plan to apply to architecture after graduating?

Becoming an architect requires extraordinary skills. Many things must be considered to build a functional and helpful building for its residents. A lot of knowledge needs to be understood by an architect. If you want to major in architecture, you need to prepare several requirements for the smooth running of the lecture. Come on, identify the entry requirements for this challenging major.

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Getting to know with the Architect Study Program

Architecture is the study of building design. Several experts and practitioners in the field of architecture have recently expanded this definition to include buildings and the environment in which they are constructed. The scope of the current architecture major has been broadened. In addition to building design, the content of Design, the architecture includes the Design of various environments such as open spaces, landscapes, and even the physical structure of cities.

The architecture of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara is a place to understand how to design a space for humans by not only focusing on beauty or aesthetics. But also how to create a space that can meet the community’s needs and have a better impact on environmental sustainability.

The architecture department is usually under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering. However, this department does study engineering, art, and aesthetics. Students are directed on how to build a beautiful building that functions well and meets the needs of its residents. So when you see a beautiful building, you cannot separate it from the architect’s work. This course is suitable for those interested in planning and designing buildings with aesthetic values ​​.

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Main Requirements to Enter the Architect Study Program

In addition to the aesthetics, majoring in architecture is considered a job with a reasonably high salary. In addition to working for related companies, architectural graduates can also build firms or architectural consulting services whose value is quite tempting. To be part of the student majoring in architecture, you must prepare the following requirements before deciding to choose this major.

• You don’t need to be good at drawing, but good at maths!

Although architecture is synonymous with drawing, it turns out that you don’t need to be good at drawing, you know, but at least you have an interest in drawing. Instead of having to be good at drawing, students majoring in architecture must have skills in Mathematics. Many courses majoring in Architecture train logic, such as Architectural Mathematics, Calculus, and spatial computing. Studies in the Department of Architecture that is more specifically related to buildings include Building Physics, Architectural Design, Structural Principles, Architectural Tectonics, Environmental and Construction Systems, Building Construction Structures, Architectural Design Methods, and City Architecture. And all of them require maths and physics science skills, yes! Not just drawing.

• Have a Sense of Art & Aesthetics

From the beginning of the lecture, you have been introduced to art and aesthetics in general and specifically. Again, you don’t need to be proficient or good at drawing, but you have to hone your artistic and aesthetic tastes because these two things become the soul of every architect’s Design.

Therefore, there are several courses in the Department of Architecture that must be studied, such as Aesthetics of Form, Fine Arts, History, and Architectural Theory. The Design produced also has a beauty value – not just solid and functional.

• Creative, imaginative, and full of ideas.

Creativity is more important to an architect than talent for drawing. Critical and creative thinking is a more vital requirement to be accepted at the Faculty of Architecture.

You can learn to draw as well as do the maths. But often, the architect’s personality also plays a role in architectural designs that have artistic and aesthetic value. Even architects who have graduated from the best architecture majors do not have the same work. It all depends on the creativity and imagination of the architect.

• Mastering 2D and 3D Design

Architecture students are advised to master 2D and 3D Design better than manual drawing skills. Generally, the software used for 2D drawing is AutoCAD, and 3D is Google Sketchup. In addition, you must also be able to operate CorelDraw and Photoshop. At least you understand. You don’t need to be at an excellent level.

Don’t hesitate to take courses if you feel that self-taught is difficult. Even though we will play more with manual drawings in college, the habit of transferring them to the digital will make it easier for friends to learn. Because in the world of work later, no one uses manual drawings. Everything is digital.

• Create Various Works

Architectural science is closely related to measurement, Design, materials, and prices, as well as other details of construction. Therefore, you have to prepare yourself, starting to study different designs besides the house. Continue to develop skills and create diverse works. Your clients will want and love to work with creative architects with various exciting and out-of-the-box ideas.

• Diligent, Patient, and Detail Oriented

One course in this department requires a high level of accuracy, namely Engineering Drawing and Architectural Design Studio. This accuracy and thoroughness do not only apply during college. An architect must have careful attention to the details of his work and be patient and diligent in designing designs to produce the best outcome. And actually, this quality is not only needed by architects but also by other professionals from this department.

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Career Prospects for the Architecture Graduates

Of course, the top career prospects of graduates majoring in architecture lie in Design and the surrounding environment, such as building technology, architectural Design, landscape design, and urban planning. After graduating, you can choose various professional careers in that field.

Not only architects, here are the career prospects for the architecture major:

• Architect

• Building technologist

• interior designer

• building surveyor

• City planning

• Structural engineer

The salary you can get as a graduate majoring in architecture in Indonesia is generally very high, depending on the field of work. Here are career prospects and salary ranges by payscale:

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Well, that explains the Department of Architecture and its promising job prospects. For those of you who want to be part of the students of the Department of Architecture, you need to strengthen your maths skills, draw, and hone the art of aesthetics.

You can learn more about the architect study program of Universitas Multimedia Nuusantara through the UMN official website. You can choose the online registration procedure on the website according to your criteria. Come on, register now and start your career with UMN!

Sources: 

• UMN official website
• easyuni.co.id
• Renesia.com
• hotcourses.co.id