Transcript Unit 1 - Careers and Opportunities

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Career
Opportunities
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Overview
• Careers in Architecture and
Construction
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Learning Objectives
• List various career options in
architecture and residential
construction.
• Compare the duties and educational
requirements of various occupations in
architecture and construction.
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Careers in Architecture and
Construction
• Home design and construction requires
the knowledge and skills of a variety of
tradeworkers and professionals.
• Take a look at the duties, functions,
responsibilities, and educational
requirements of each career choice
presented.
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Architect
• An architect performs certain duties and has
responsibilities in several areas.
– Designs structures by working closely with a
client.
– Prepares working drawings.
– Assists in selecting a building contractor.
– Checks on the progress of construction.
• Educational requirements may vary.
– General practice requires a bachelor’s degree and
a license.
– Requires a great deal of creativity and sensitivity
to form and materials.
– So you want to be an architect?
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Architect
• The architect checks on the work in progress.
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Sample Work
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Rice University
University of Texas
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
University of Houston
University of Texas – Arlington
University of Texas – San Antonio
Prairie View A&M
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Degree Plan
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ARCH 1200: Introduction to Architecture, Industrial Design and Interior
Architecture
ARCH 1500: Design Studio I
ENGL 1303: Freshman Composition I
HIST 1377: The U.S. to 1877
MATH 1310: College Algebra
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ARCH 1359: Design Since 1945
ARCH 1501: Design Studio II
ENGL 1304: Freshman Composition II
HIST 1378 or 1379: The U.S. Since 1877
MATH 1330: Precalculus
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ARCH 2325: Conceptual Structural Systems
ARCH 2327: Technology 1
ARCH 2350: Survey of Architectural History I
ARCH 2500: Design Studio III
PHYS 1301: Introductory General Physics I
Humanities Core Course
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Intermediate
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ARCH 2351: Survey of Architectural History II
ARCH 2428: Technology 2
ARCH 2501: Design Studio IV
PHYS 1302: Introductory General Physics II
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ARCH 3427: Technology 3
ARCH 3500: Design Studio V
Architectural History Elective
POLS 1336: U.S. and Texas Constitution & Politics
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ARCH 3428: Technology 4
ARCH 3501: Design Studio VI
POLS 1337: U.S. Government: Congress, President and Courts
Social and Behavioral Science Core Course
Professional
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ARCH 4373: Urban Environments
ARCH 4427: Technology 5
ARCH 4500: Design Studio VII
Architecture History Elective
Elective
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ARCH 4428: Technology 6
ARCH 4501: Design Studio VIII
Architecture Elective
Elective
Fall
ARCH 4327: Technology 7
ARCH 5500: Design Studio IX
Architecture Elective
Approved Course Integration
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ARCH 5501: Design Studio X
Approved Course Integration
Electives
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Admissions
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Applicants may send supplementary information that might help influence
admission into the college, including evidence of creative efforts in design,
drawing, photography, painting or sculpture, letters of recommendation, letters
of intent and interest, prizes and awards won, competitive recognition, etc. This
information must be presented in an 8.5 x 11 inch format and contained in a
binder clearly marked with the applicant's name and contact information. Do not
send original work, only reproductions. The supplementary information should
be received by February 1. Send the portfolio directly to the college at:
College of Architecture Undergraduate Admissions
University of Houston
122 College of Architecture Building
Houston, TX 77204-4000
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INTERN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION EXAM
• ARE 4.0 Divisions
• The ARE currently consists of seven divisions that can be taken
in any order. Exams include a combination of multiple-choice,
check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank questions and graphic
vignettes. Individual exam guides and exam practice programs
are available in the Preparing for the ARE section.
So you want to be an Architect Part 2
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Architectural Drafter
• An architectural drafter has responsibilities in several
areas.
– Draws the details of working drawings and makes
tracings from original drawings that the architect
has prepared.
– Often begins as a junior drafter.
• Educational requirements are common.
– Graduation from high school with some courses in
architectural drawing.
– Proficiency with CADD is desirable.
– Further technical study is desirable.
So you want to be an Architectural Drafter?
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Architectural Drafter
• CADD workstations and software are
common tools of the architectural drafter.
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DEGREE PLAN
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Architectural Illustrator
• An architectural illustrator has
responsibilities in several areas.
– Prepares drawings, sketches, renderings,
and illustrations to present ideas for
laypersons or sales literature.
– Must have artistic skill and experience in
CADD illustration.
• Educational requirements are common.
– High school graduation with courses in
architecture and art.
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SAMPLES
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Architectural Illustrator
• Architectural illustrators use many techniques
to communicate the plan to others.
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Specifications Writer
• A specifications writer has
responsibilities in several areas.
– Prepares the written information needed to
describe materials, methods, and fixtures
in a structure.
– Must be knowledgeable in all phases of
construction.
• Educational requirements are common.
– A college bachelor’s degree is normally
required.
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Specifications Writer
• A specifications writer checks the exacting
details of all requirements to go into the
contract of an architectural project.
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Estimator
• An estimator performs duties in several
areas.
– Calculates the cost of materials and labor
for a building.
– Prepares all of the necessary paperwork
related to the cost of the structure.
• Educational requirements are common.
– Normally a college degree with emphasis
in math or economics.
– Computer experience is usually required.
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Estimator
• An estimator reviews the set of drawings
to prepare the cost of materials.
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Land Surveyor
• A land surveyor performs duties in several
areas.
– Establishes areas and boundaries of real estate
property.
– Prepares property descriptions, maps, plats, and
written specifications.
• Educational requirements are common.
– Bachelor’s degree in surveying or civil
engineering.
– CADD experience is desirable.
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Land Surveyor
• A surveying team usually includes a rod
worker, chain worker, instrument
worker, and party chief.
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Surveying Technician
• The surveying technician
shown is collecting
information about a
building site that will be
measured more
accurately with typical
surveying instruments.
(Rolatape Corporation)
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CADD and Surveying
• Education in CADD is valuable to a surveyor.
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Teaching Architectural Drafting
• Opportunities exist at several levels.
– High school
– Vocational school
– Community college
– University
• Educational requirements vary.
– Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree.
– An advanced degree is required to teach at the
college level.
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Teaching
• Teaching architectural drafting is a very
interesting and rewarding career.
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Construction Technologist
• A construction technologist has
responsibilities in several areas.
– Qualified for both supervisory and technical
roles in the construction industry.
– Specializations include managing
construction, purchasing, and site
supervision.
• Educational requirements are common.
– Bachelor’s degree in construction
technology and experience in the field.
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Residential Designer
• A residential designer has
responsibilities in several areas.
– Plans and designs residential structures.
– Is knowledgeable about codes, ordinances,
design options, and product choices.
• Educational requirements are common.
– Must have at least 6 years of higher
education and professional design
experience to be certified.
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Other Professional Careers
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