10 Things You Must Know Before Entering Architecture Department
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Ten years ago I begun drawing seriously. I was 1o, still looking for something to do with my life as school teaches us so well. At the time, there was no smartphones, no real internet and I was chatting with my friends through MSN ( I have to say, the wizz misses me dearly). To learn how to draw was through books and friends for me and the rare tutorials my dad could find on the internet were very basics. Needless to say, the video game industry was just beginning to grow and no one really knew what was going on on that field (in my area at least).
I had no idea what was a concept artist, a game artist, a marketing artist, a game designer, an environment designer or a character designer and so on. For me, everyone was game designer. So much easier to remember.
That's why I want to share the little bean of knowledge I have acquired since then. And hopefully, help some of you find their ways through the Industry jungle of weird and epic titles.
First, let's find our way in the multiple titles and positions here, I will present a few only, as the industry grows fast and new positions seem to be created every day (joke aside, it evolves rapidly and organicly so you can cross fields pretty easily on the artistic side to the least).
To know the sundries of the building of course we all have to learn it in detail, because the building may not 'reason' us what the things needed for a building looks attractive and dimensional. One way to be able to know about the building and architecture is to be a student of arsiktekur technique of a campus. Yes, learning architectural tenure is certainly an interesting study for you who like to play with the engineering of a building.
Here are 10 things you need to know before actually deciding to enter architecture majors and pursue them
- choseUniversity
The first step that you should do to become a student of architecture and explore the science of architecture of course is to choose a university that provides courses of architecture. Architecture is usually present at every major university in every city and country. And if you can afford it, find the best university in the grassroots program so you can get a better science than before. Consider carefully before you actually choose the university to learn.
Now about....
Artists : The guys in charge of the aesthetics of the game, we will talk about the different kind (keep in mind that for each position, you should have a professional quality skill level) :
The Concept Artist :
In charge of concepting the game, he finds the visuals, the style of the game, the character designs, the environments... His job is to convey an idea, how the idea of the GD's, writers etc will translate into the game ? The drawings don't need to be beautiful, the artist must be quick and with a strong sense of design (ideally haha) to be able to convey the right feeling to his team.
Here is an exemple of what I did for the RUNES project for the different rooms. It is messy, not beautiful at all, but we could vote, discuss and chose for the best ones during the team meeting.
*2) Ready to study harder
After successfully accepted at the best university of your choice, you do not stop here to study. It is to be accepted on the best campus you must learn extra hard to beat many competitors. But when you get into the world of architecture, you are required to learn much harder.
Learning architecture certainly requires a commitment that must be held for life because of the challenge is quite heavy. You are not only faced with the face of the city, but also with changes that develop every time.
- Does it require strong mathematical skills?
Actually the reliable architects did not agree if the strong math becomes a mandatory requirement that must be met to enter in this field of science. Because the mathematics used in the science of architecture is only basic math that even an IPS class can. However, some universities still require good mathematics as a condition of entry into this department. But no need to worry because in it you will not be incriminated by the memorization of a dizzying mathematical formula.
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- Creative in solving problems
You do not need mathematical skills as well as Thoman Edison or the ability to draw a class of famous designers, all you need is a creative idea to solve a problem. Therefore skill problem solving is needed here.
You will be dealing with clients who are dizzy about the layout and function of the building later, therefore need a creative brain to be able to overcome all the difficulties that exist.
*5) Learn from past architects
The past is the best teacher for the future. as well as learning architecture, you need to study the work of past architects who have built buildings and buildings. You can learn through the ready-made building or buy a book that is about the history of the past architects.
historical ancient architecture
*6) Traveling to awesome places
In addition to learning a lot from top architects, you also need to travel to cities or countries that have amazing architectural buildings. These buildings can be your reference in designing a cooler building. Well, calculate learning while on vacation. Not bad?
chicago buildings architecture
*7) Prepare for a hill and a beach to just 'shout'
After your successful entry to the school architects, you also need to prepare to go to the hill or beach to scream off. A mixture of success in the direction of the desired course and the tension to face a new world different from before.
*8) Do not expect rich
It's a big mistake if you think of the architect's profession that you're going to make you a rich man. The architect only has a basic salary that is not much different than most other professions. One thing that matters, being an architect will not make you poor, but also will not make you rich.
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*9) Dealing with jobs that are 'boring'
The work of architect and architectural science is not only about the beauty and creativity of the building, but also relates to the detail measurement of each thing that will bore you a little. Starting from the determination of the right angle, a matching line and all the stuff that enough to make you dizzy. But take it easy, you'll be fine if you enjoy it.
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*10) And lastly, apprenticeship becomes a duty before you actually pursue the profession of architects
After graduating and studying the science of architecture, do not expect you will immediately become a famous and reliable architects. You have to undergo an internship and deal with a rather "rough" job-job. Before becoming a famous architect, of course you have to "digodhog" with various jobs far enough from the shadow. No need to worry, after the apprenticeship is over, you will face more challenging job-jobs.
