Monday, February 21, 2011

2011 ARE Preparation Seminars

Building upon the success of last year’s ARE Preparation seminars, the IAC committee continues to offer free study sessions in 2011 for Intern Architects who are preparing for the ARE Exams. This year, the emphasis will placed on approaches for working through the vignette portions of each exam, focusing on problem-solving and time management strategies.

Each seminar will generally run from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the AIBC Architecture Centre. These seminars are designed to provide strategies and other tips for each exam, and are not intended to cover specific exam content. It would be helpful to have some familiarity with the exam materials and some experience with the graphic practice program prior to attending the respective seminars, except of course for the introductory seminar.

To reserve a spot for one of the seminars, or if you have any questions, you can contact Emily Tyler, Registration & Licensing Administration Assistant, at 604 683 8588 ext. 324 or etyler@aibc.ca.

March 9, 2011 – Introduction Seminar

This seminar will give you an overview of the Exam Process and study techniques for the NCARB ARE Exams. Information about AIBC study resources and external study resources will be laid out. Learn how to prepare for, book and take your ARE exams. Much of the information that will be covered can be found on the AIBC website here at Intern Architect Exam Process and Resources.

March 30, 2011 – Vignette Seminar

Programming, Planning + Practice (PPP)

This exam has one graphic vignette– Site Zoning.

Site Planning + Design (SPD)

This exam has two graphic vignettes – Site Grading and Site Design

April 14, 2011 – Vignette Seminar

Building Design + Construction Systems (BDCS)

This exam has three graphic vignettes – Accessibility/Ramp, Stair Design and Roof Plan

May 18, 2011 – Vignette Seminar

Schematic Design (SD)

This exam has two graphic vignettes – Interior Layout, Building Layout

June 1, 2011 – Vignette Seminar

Structural Systems (SS)

This exam has one graphic vignette – Structural Layout

Building Systems (BS)

This exam has one graphic vignette – Mechanical and Electrical Plan

Construction Documents + Services (CDS)

This exam has one graphic vignette – Building Section