First off, thank you for all your insight and advice about architecture. I really appreciate the time you take to help others others online. By reading some of your past posts, it helps to know that I am not alone in the situation about pursuing a career change. A little about me: I recently graduated with a undergraduate degree in Film and Media studies, but I started out as an intended architecture student during my first two years of college. Now, I have decided that I would be happy to do filmmaking on the side, and would like to commit to becoming an architect. Having taken time off from actively learning architecture, I plan to take some drafting, Revit, and CAD classes at a local community college next year in hopes to build my portfolio, and then send in my applications in Fall 2015. Do you have any other recommended architecture classes I should take?
In order to get into a masters program, I understand that I need a solid portfolio, recommendation letters, along with GREs scores and a statement of intent. Do you have any other advice on how to build a strong portfolio/application for students who did not come from a previous architecture background? Also, do you have any advice for getting architecture internships? This has been difficult because almost all all architecture firms require some sort of Bachelor's degree in architecture, which I do not have.
Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
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Given that you have your undergraduate degree in film and media studies, you are eligible for applying to a Master of Architecture (3-4 years). As for classes to take, I would suggest you contact the architecture programs to which you are applying for insight.
On the surface, I would NOT take drafting, Revit or CAD classes. Instead, take drawing or art courses that will benefit your portfolio that you will need to submit with your application. You may also consider taking a summer program -- Some may also require calculus, physics, and/or architecture history.
As for your portfolio, consider http://www.portfoliodesign.com for assistance and ideas. Also, search portfolios on ISSUU http://issuu.com/ for ideas. Remember, you do not need to submit architecture projects - a challenge may be to submit your creative film in a two-dimensional portfolio.
As for obtaining an internship, contact firms with your skill set -- film. Perhaps, some firms would appreciate your making films for posting on their website, etc.
Just some ideas.
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