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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Architectural designers, freelancing, architectural technicians, CAD operators, draughting, building related work, project management, surveying, interior design, landscape architecture or local government work.

ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Graduates have gone onto study: Lincoln University, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture; Royal Melbourne Institution of Technology, Bachelor of Architecture; Victoria University, Bachelor of Architecture; Auckland University, Bachelor of Architecture.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Portfolio and interview.
High school English, Maths, Physics or Science, Art/Graphics.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE COMPONENTS
Design studio, environmental design, architectural draughting, digital communication, computed aided design, freehand drawing, sketching and graphics, construction, laws and regulations, business studies, presentation techniques, contract administration and project management, urban design, history of architecture and art, theory of architecture, critical studies, internship experience.

Academic Year One
The first year consists of components that build the students’ appreciation of the technical and design aspects of architecture. Students are introduced to the techniques and processes necessary to develop practical designs. While components such as history of architecture and art, theory of architecture, design and environmental design give students an understanding of the basic principles, modern theories and the environmental and sustainable issues faced by the industry.

Along with the study and practice of freehand and perspective drawing techniques, students learn basic architectural draughting, working with relevant national and international standards in the presentation of detailed working construction documents. Familiarity with industry standard computers is gained in the digital communication component. This digital imaging component also gives the students the chance to apply their draughting, design and presentation skills digitally and enables them to explore 3D modelling, computer rendering and the production of digital drawings.

Practical exercises, site visits and guest speakers from industry give students insight into construction. In the laws and regulations component, students take an in-depth look at statutory requirements and their effect on design and construction in New Zealand.

Academic Year Two
The foundations established in Academic Year One are consolidated in Academic Year Two with the introduction of more advanced theory and practical requirements.

Students explore the effects of building within the urban environment and the political, social and cultural aspects in Urban Design. A Business Studies component gives students the practical experience of business planning, basic book-keeping and business communication.

Academic Year Three
Academic Year Three begins with a 10-12 week internship experience within a New Zealand based architectural practice. By working on live projects with actual clients, students benefit from real-world experience and gain access to industry networks invaluable for their future career.

On return from their internship, students apply these internship experiences to a major design project. The main emphasis in this final year is on the overall complexity of architecture and the integration of all disciplines. Students have the skills to work in a predominantly self-directed environment under the close guidance of tutors.

Prior to graduating, a portfolio is created and an exhibition produced to present each student’s abilities and ideas to potential clients and employers.