Building a Foundation for a Career - the First 6 Months

3 units

This seminar will explore the transition from school to practice that occurs within the last 3 months of school, and the next 3 months after graduating. Much of your focus thus far has been on understanding the history and theory of architecture, and designing, drawing, and modeling individual projects for studio. So how do you translate these essential skills to professional practice and begin the process of establishing yourself as a designer and architect? How do you build a resume by leveraging the creative work you've already completed? How do you create a portfolio and resume that accurately depict not only your skills, but also your interests? And finally, how do you leverage your skills early to establish a strong foundation for the career you want? In this seminar, we will address the questions above, and you will learn how to put together award submissions, set up an NCARB record, and navigate the basic fundamentals of the licensure process. We will also discuss collaboration, work-life balance, aligning your passions and skills with potential career paths, and successfully transitioning from academia and practice.