(upbeat music)
Welcome to the Architect and the Built Environment,
information session.
I'm Dr. Tanja Glusac.
And today I will take you through our reasons
why might choose to study at Curtin.
An overview of our courses,
and then you will hear from some of our graduates.
But first, I would like to introduce you to study areas
in Architecture and the Built Environment.
So what is Architecture and the Built Environment?
Take a look around you.
Most of our physical spaces have been designed
by a team of professionals, including architects,
urban planners, interior designers,
and built by a team of construction and project managers.
At the core of architecture and the built environment,
is the design and construction of physical spaces.
Where we live and work.
Professionals involved in the built environment industries,
think critically, abstractly and creatively.
Resolving complex problems and turning creative concepts,
into drawings, detailed specifications,
and project plans, that ultimately become
our built environment.
So why study Architecture and the Built Environment?
As the world's population continues to grow,
we will need urban planners, designers, architects,
and construction managers, to design sustainable solutions
for our cities that can improve the quality of our lives,
and for future generations.
Why study Architecture and the Built Environment at Curtin?
Curtin has a strong reputation for preparing,
career ready graduates.
Our courses provide technical hands-on learning,
based heavily on design innovation
and real-world application.
In fact, Curtin has been recognised with five-star rating,
for graduate employability.
Curtin pride itself on a variety and quality
of its facilities,
from world-class visualisation technology,
to traditional print studios.
Student can access Curtin hub for,
immersive visualisation and E research hive.
3D printers and matching press and photographic dark rooms,
a wood and metal workshop.
And a large variety of industry standard software.
In the future, students will have access to
our purpose build, school of design and built environment.
A five-story facility with dedicated
learning and research spaces.
A mega space and work space for staff,
in addition to industry, retail and exhibition space.
Another reason why you might choose to study here,
is because of our long-standing partnerships
with leading practices and organisations,
such as Hassel, COX architecture, GHD Woodhead,
Office of the Government Architect,
Department of Planning, Land and Heritage,
Water Corporation, and the Master Builders Association,
to name but a few.
We also have a great international reputation.
And we are now ranked within the world's
top 100 Universities for Architecture.
Now I will take you through the program.
The bachelor of applied science,
is a three to four year program.
The duration will vary depending on your chosen course.
You will be guaranteed entry with an ATAR of 70.
And you can choose to specialise in either,
Architectural Science, Construction Management,
or Interior Architecture.
Now, I will take you through each
of the bachelor of applied science courses,
starting with Architectural Science.
Throughout Architectural Science course,
you will study the relationship between
the national and constructed environment.
The course is taught by academic staff,
industry practitioners, and guest lecturers.
Upon graduation, you might work as a building consultant
or a drafts person.
If you're interested in becoming a registered architect,
this program is an excellent pathway towards
a two year credit and master of architecture program,
which will enable you to sit an exam
to become a registered architect.
Construction managers work across a range of areas,
including residential, commercial,
and infrastructure projects.
The course has been designed in collaboration with
Curtin's industry partners,
including the Australian Institute of Building,
the Masters Builders Association of Western Australia,
Boord construction and Laing OÕRouke.
You will learn from dedicated professionals,
with construction related qualifications and experience.
You will also have the opportunity to visit,
construction sites in Perth
and build your global connections,
through International study trips.
Interior designers provide creative solutions
for inside spaces and bring interior of buildings to life
with vibrant and welcoming designs.
From the start of your course,
you will develop the knowledge and technical skills required
for professional practice.
Through work integrated learning opportunities,
you will work on industry projects,
undertake site visits, create site documentation,
and deliver client briefings.
You may also pitch design concepts
to real clients and practitioners.
Now I'll take you through
the Urban and Regional Planning course at Curtin.
Urban and Regional planners improve the way cities
and regions respond to complex challenges.
You will learn how to balance public and private interests
to improve the quality of life for everyone.
Some of the career opportunities may include,
a city planner, developer, a consultant.
Throughout your studies,
you can undertake field work with our industry partners,
which provide valuable links with future employers.
The four year course sits within
the Bachelor of Arts program.
And you're guaranteed a place with an ATAR of 70.
Now we'll hear from some of our graduates,
about their current experience.
We have a course that is very much aligned.
We've practiced.
It teaches you a very valuable way of thinking.
Most of the staff teaching in the course,
are practitioners, themselves.
People in industry seeing what you've done,
and spent so much time on.
It's really good opportunity.
Just getting to meet people is such a huge part
of our industry.
There's a constant stream of feedback from industry,
making sure that our graduates are getting what they need to
be able to step out into the workforce, ready to go.
(upbeat music)
I'm really happy to, be finally here in this exhibition,
because I do my best, in this semester.
We've been working on so many amazing projects.
I did extend my knowledge about so many things.
The highlight from my time at Curtin has been the exposure,
we've had to industry and academic professionals.
What they have experienced over years and brought
into the classroom is invaluable
and something that I think future students
should look forward to.
So, if you're interested in joining us
at Curtin university,
check out the admission criteria and details online.
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss
your study options,
please contact us on 1300 222 888.
Or book an appointment online.
Thank you for joining me.
And we look forward to welcoming you,
to Curtin University.