ARC 205 - Introduction to the Profession

Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to make students familiar with the inner-workings of the profession of architecture. Students will be introduced to how a professional office functions, expectations for graduates entering the profession, and the expectations of the required internship experience. Students will visit architectural offices, hear from various professionals, be exposed to the standards of the profession and led through how to look for a job with such exercises as mock interviews. Topics include: resume and portfolio creation, finding an internship, internship assessment, the psychology of the workplace, different types of management structures and work environments, and collaboration.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status and Architecture major