Architectural Studies Employment Opportunity PDF 2023/2024

23 APRIL 2024 ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES- EMPLOYMENT OPPURTUNITY Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours Semester 2 Session 2023/2024 ARC3811ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE  What are the career prospects- Architectural studies? Industries where you can build an arch...

23 APRIL 2024 ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES- EMPLOYMENT OPPURTUNITY Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours Semester 2 Session 2023/2024 ARC3811ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE  What are the career prospects- Architectural studies? Industries where you can build an architectural career Overview Jobs where your degree part 1 would be useful What Else Can You Do With an Architecture Degree? Topic for today: What is the most enjoyable part of the job? Professional recognition  Architecture is an art form - the learning of which requires professional practice, personal artistic development and technical knowledge Architecture of a building. The constant dialogue between society and the architect is what produces and Society? architecture - as a product and as a discipline. It has been described as an artful science that has long been an important part of human civilization. What are the career prospects- Architectural studies? Architecture Firm Private Practice Public Works Department City Council Contractors Developers Landscape/Interior Design Services Academia – Where you can become a lecturer ARCHITECTURAL FIRM CITY COUNCIL  Industries where you can build an architectural career Health Care 1 Help build facilities, like hospitals, and functional indoor and outdoor spaces for patients and caregivers. In this industry, you’ll find careers like health care project managers and health care facility planners. Real Estate or Residential 2 Collaborate with contractors to construct homes, apartments, or offices for clients and create comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces. Jobs in this industry can include residential architects and interior designers.  Industries where you can build an architectural career Retail 3 Design studio and commercial spaces, like stores and eateries. Find jobs like store designers and retail architects in the retail industry industrial or Urban 4 Create designs for projects, like airports and bridges for governments and communities, and become an urban planner or industrial designer. Education 5 Outline building plans for schools, colleges, and other learning structures or teach architecture. Find a career as a school architect or professor of architecture.  Jobs where your degree part 1 would be useful Graduates who wish to enter the workforce at this level are equipped for careers in the broad field of design in the built environment. Scope of work varies from an Assistant Architect, a Project Manager, an Interior Designer, Design Consultant, Project Executive, Design Research Assistant ,Free lance Designer, Visualizer to an Academic Tutor.  Jobs where your degree part 1 would be useful Graduates may also venture into other fields of expertise such as Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Theme Park Design, Retail Design, Commercial Design, Hospitality Design, Healthcare Design, Corporate Office Design, Stage Design, Exhibit Design, Film & Television Set Design, Environmental Design, Museum Design, Residential Design and Graphic Design  Jobs where your degree part 1 would be useful Opportunities also exist in the other areas, including marketing, promotion, facility management and development. Many large organisations, such as departmental stores hotels, resorts and property developers, also employ architects and architectural graduates as designers as well as managers and supervisors. What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree? Architect Starting off with the most obvious architecture career, a role as a fully qualified architect is likely to be challenging, fascinating and inspirational – putting you at the forefront of new technology to improve people’s lives while exercising your creativity. As an architect, you’ll work closely with clients and users to design new buildings or complete extensions or alterations to existing ones, ensuring that they are safe, cost-effective and functional. Typical responsibilities of architects include supervising the construction process, resolving any planning issues, managing the environmental impact of projects, consulting other design professionals and sticking to financial budgets. What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree ? Architectural technologist architectural technology as critical in the digital age given its focus on empirically based digitalisation of design and construction through Building Information Modelling which relates to production, performance, environmental sustainability, economic efficiency and effectiveness. Now the Architectural Technologists has moved away from the role of “technician” to the role of “building specialist”, contributing to construction teams as specialist designers who have unique strengths in building performance, production and process. Using both computer- aided design (CAD) or BIM and traditional drawing techniques, you’ll prepare and present design proposals and advise clients on technical matters. What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree ? Interior and spatial designer Interior and spatial designers design or renovate internal spaces, fixtures and fittings, using their architectural, creative design and project management skills to ensure that spaces are both attractive and efficient (although some designers will focus exclusively on the appearance rather than the structure of interior spaces). You might work in a variety of commercial, domestic or leisure settings, in every case understanding the needs of your client while obtaining materials and products and keeping to budgets. What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree ? Urban planner Graduates with an interest in development, regeneration and sustainability might be interested in a career as a town and urban planner, in which you’ll manage and develop the countryside, towns, cities and villages. Working on behalf of everyone in the area and alongside other professionals such as architects, you will aim to balance the conflicting needs of the local environment, population and economy and think of innovative, sustainable solutions for developments. To become a town planner, you’ll need strong multitasking skills, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and be confident in listening to and negotiating with a diverse range of people. What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree ? Production designer Continuing our look at what you can you with an architecture degree, a role as a production designer on the set of films, television programs and theater shows would be ideal for graduates with an interest in the entertainment industry. As a production designer, you’ll work closely with the producer and director and use your creative flair to develop a complete visual outline for the production they’re working on. Some production designers are entirely focused on theater and stage design, or there could be an overlap between media forms. This is not an entry- level role, so you’ll need to work your way up, for example starting as a runner in the film industry. You could also get involved with student theater groups and internships. What Can You Do With an Architecture Degree ? Historic buildings inspector Also known as conservation officers, historic building inspectors work to promote the conservation of the historic environment and help to protect and enhance buildings with historical, architectural or cultural significance. In this role you’ll visit historic sites to inspect and survey them, advise on the best preservation methods, and take part in regeneration projects to benefit the community, economy or environment. Although it’s not essential, a postgraduate degree can be very beneficial for increasing your prospects in this specialist, competitive field. You’ll need to demonstrate a strong interest in (and knowledge of) historic architecture and the relevant legislation in buildings and conservation. What is the most enjoyable part of the job? An architect goes about designing buildings and other physical structures. The most satisfying part of the job is seeing your designs transform into real buildings. That will be the most enjoyable part of the job. It’s like seeing your dream come true before your own eyes. You not only contribute ideas but you get to work on it until the end where you get the satisfaction of being able to give something to the community. Designing and building schools and hospitals are one example.  Professional recognition Board of Architects Malaysia or Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) and 1 Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) or Pertubuhan Perekabentuk 2 Dalaman Malaysia (PPDM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification 3 Technology will continue to break the barriers and boundaries of education. Do you have any questions?