| 'talkitecture'...I love it.
rick...what percentage of MArch I students 'discovered' that they had strong design talent? Do you think they discovered it--or arrived with it tucked under their arm?
The large majority of MArch I's I know/hired did not have strong natural design and presentation skills. In fact, that lack was part of their reason for postponing entry into the profession. Although their knowledge of philosophy and literature may have been deeper than the first year, artistically talented BArch student, in the end, they were unable to get the same sort of toe-hold in the design-end of the profession. Fortunately, as you say, there are many 'talkitecture' positions available across the profession. However, it can be a bitter pill to be relegated to the non-design end of business.
Plus, without inate drawing talent and inner daring, it is difficult for any student to truly enjoy the 'buzz' of 'creative' education--at the BARch or MArch I level. The competition is daunting. |