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GUIDELINES FOR ARCHITECTURAL STUDENTS

WHY DOES THE COUNTRY NEED ARCHITECTS?
In line with Vision 2020, the building construction industry is one of the many aspects of the economy that can make the government's aspirations come true. Architects can play a major role by contributing quality architecture to our built environment.

WHAT IS ARCHITECTURE?
Architecture is the art and science of building. The word "architure" was derived from the Latin architectura, which itself came from the Greek architekton which meant "master builder". According to William George in his book World Architecture, architecture may be described as "the art of designing and creating beautiful, durable and useful building... Structure which are built with only stability and strength in addition to usefulness in mind may be described as works of engineering. It is only when the idea of building beautifully in conjunction with strength and utility is introduced that the science of building becomes the art of architecture."

WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS OF BEING AN ARCHITECT?
Besides practising in the government or private sector, an Architect may also be engaged by a developer, contractor or teach in a University

WHAT DOES AN ARCHITECT DO?
*An architect is a person trained and qualified to carry out the following tasks:
*Planning
*Building Design
*Landscape Design
*Urban Design
*Interior Design
*Leading and coordinating the input of others in the building team
*Liaising with approving authorities and certification
*Supervision during construction

WHO IS MOST SUITED TO BECOME AN ARCHITECT?
Beside passing all the examinations and getting the necessary grades to qualify for admittance into an architectural course in a recognised school of architecture, the student ought to have:
A love for the arts
An appreciation of space and forms
An affection for the heritage and tradition
A sensitivity in all matters related to the senses

WHERE TO GET THE TRAINING?
Architecture training is almost available in all countries in the world.For courses in architecture overseas, kindly refer to the list of recognised schools available at http://www.lam.gov.my/accreditation_list_pre.htm

WHAT ARE THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS?
Course work generally consists of lectures, laboratory work, group discussions, seminars and studio work where students work on the drawing board and computers. Practical training forms an integral part of the course.
For courses conducted at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and the Universiti Teknologi MARA, a candidate must have obtained at least a Grade Two in the SPM examination with 5 credits of which 2 subjects are Bahasa Malaysia and Mathematics. Please refer to prospectus for more details. Posessing good skills in art and technical drawings is an advantage.
For courses conducted at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and the Universiti Malaya (UM) minimum requirement is two principles and two subsidiaries in STPM. A student is required to undergo a matriculation programme conducted by the university before being admitted to the architecture course proper.

HOW TO REGISTER AS AN ARCHITECT?
Those who have obtained qualifications recognised by LAM and PAM are exempted from the Part I & II examination. The Part 3 Examination is mandatory for every would-be architect.
Upon passing the Part 3 Examination, one may become a member of PAM and register with LAM as an Architect.