ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAMINATION 3.1+4.0
A.R.E. READY BOOT CAMP COURSE
CHICAGO
ARE 3.1 cost:
$780 or $110/session
ARE
4.0 cost: $780 or $110/session
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
TAKE the entire ARE in 5 intense DAYS.... FAST track approach
NOTE: Pre-registration
is required. Please DO NOT show up to class without registration.
By registering online, you are accepting Funkaar GENERAL POLICIES.
Please read before registration.
Specifically read the refund and rule of conduct portions so there is no confusion
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IIT Stuart School of Business
Downtown Campus
565 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL
JUNE 22, 2009 - JUNE 26, 2009
Mon-Fri 9:00a-4:30p
4th Floor, Room 403
Enter the building on Adams. Walk to the left of the central staircase. Elevators are to the left.
Go up to 4th Floor. Please present your Paypal PROOF OF PAYMENT receipt to TA upon arrival each day.
You will need to sign a Rule of Conduct form in order to attend class
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| ARE 3.1 |
ARE 3.1 READY BOOT CAMP COURSE
JUNE 22, 2009 - JUNE 26, 2009
Mon-Fri 9:00a-4:30p
4th Floor, Room 403 |
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| ARE 4.0 |
ARE 4.0 READY BOOT CAMP COURSE
JUNE 22, 2009 - JUNE 26, 2009
Mon-Fri 9:00a-4:30p
4th Floor, Room 403
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| CD3.1 |
ARE 3.1: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES
9:00a-11:30a Lecture
Descartes Room |
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| CDS4.0 |
ARE 4.0: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES PART 1
9:00a-11:30a Lecture
Descartes Room
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ARE 4.0: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES PART 2
11:30a-12:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old 3.1 & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop |
| PD3.1 |
ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 1
1:30p-3:30p Lecture
Descartes Room
(see PART 2 on June 23, 2009) |
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| PPP4.0 |
ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE PART 1
1:30p-3:30p Lecture
Descartes Room |
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ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE PART 2
3:30p-4:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop |
| SP3.1 |
ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 1
3:30p-4:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
(see PART 2 on June 23, 2009) |
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TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2009 |
PD3.1
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ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 2
9:00a-10:30p Lecture
Descartes Room |
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE |
SP3.1
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ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 2
10:30a-12:30p Lecture
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
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REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE |
SPD4.0
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ARE 4.0: SITE PLANNING & DESIGN PART 1
9:00a-10:30a Lecture
Descartes Room |
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ARE 4.0: SITE PLANNING & DESIGN PART 2
10:30a-12:30p Lecture
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop |
| BP3.1 |
ARE 3.1: BUILDING PLANNING
1:30p-4:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
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| SD4.0 |
ARE 4.0: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
1:30p-4:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2009 |
GS3.1
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ARE 3.1: GENERAL STRUCTURES
9:00a-12:30p Lecture with 1hr lunch break
Descartes Room
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SS4.0
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ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:30p Lecture with 1hr lunch break
Descartes Room
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ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 2
1:30p-3:30p Lecture
Descartes Room
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ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 3
3:30p-4:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
(see PART 4 on June 3, 2009)
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| LF3.1 |
ARE 3.1: LATERAL FORCES
1:30p-3:30p Lecture
Descartes Room
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THURSDAY JUNE 25, 2009 |
ME3.1
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ARE 3.1: MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
9:00a-3:30p Lecture with 1hr lunch break
Descartes Room
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BS4.0
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ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-3:30p Lecture with 1hr lunch break
Descartes Room
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ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 2
3:30p-4:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
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FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2009 |
| MM3.1 |
ARE 3.1: BLDG DESIGN-MATERIALS & METHODS
9:00a-11:30p Lecture
Descartes Room
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BDCS4.0
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ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTR SYS PART 1
9:00a-11:30p Lecture
Descartes Room
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ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTR SYS PART 2
12:30p-3:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
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| BT3.1 |
ARE 3.1: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
12:30p-4:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
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END OF CLASSES |
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ONLINE MOCK EXAMS |
| BETA
4.0 Mocks |
On-Line Mocks
(Not
included
with
course
registration)
DIRECTIONS TO OBTAIN FREE MOCKS. |
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COURSE DETAILS |
| About Us |
ARE
READY BOOT CAMP Course is a fast paced 5-day course designed
for students interested in attending a quick comprehensive course before
beginning A.R.E. testing process. Each
day covers (2) exams. Most sessions are condensed in length in comparison to the standard
Ready Course but students are provided a full syllabus to take home. Lecture
covers key ARE content and answering strategies. Lectures are note intensive, as a student you will actively takes notes like a traditional classroom environment. With this method, students can walk away with quantifiable education within a set of lecture notes based around a series of line items covering key ARE content. Graphic vignette are taught over the last two days as a workshop where students actively draw on the computer based on a set routine specific to each vignette. Students are provided
a Study Methodology with Syllabus, exam breakdown, daily study routine, take home mock exam and a recommended timeline to take ONE
exam per week for students who are interested in the challenge. This
course is ideal if you are:
In a rush to finish 3.1
Repeat ARE candidate
Traveling from out of town
Unlike
other seminar style classes,
ARE READY Course is a
cohesive college-level
type course taught by
a single instructor who
has passed the entire computerized ARE.
Each session covers (1)
exam division. Some division are covered over multiple sessions or parts as needed to cover the material in details.
Please note that you need to bring a PC laptop
to class where indicated (Mac with parallel windows can work
with NCARB Practice Programs). If you experience glitches, try adjusting your screen display setting or reinstall program A laptop is recommended for effective
learning. If you donot own a laptop, try borrowing one from
work, family or friend. It is your responsibility to ensure the software is operational prior to arriving to class, the instructor or TA cannot take class time to provide technical assistance to individual students. Please bring trace, architectural scale
and pencil if you donot bring a laptop.
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3.1
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Funkaar Ready Book (to be announced)
Visual
Dictionary of Architecture by Ching
Mechanical
Electrical Equipment for Buildings by Stein
Reynolds
NALSA
Archi-Flash Cards
On-Line
Mock Exams
Textbooks
are not included with course
registration
Textbooks
are not needed in class but required for home study |
4.0
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Text books:
Funkaar Ready Book (to be announced)
Visual
Dictionary of Architecture by Ching
Mechanical
Electrical Equipment for Buildings by Stein
Reynolds
NALSA
Archi-Flash Cards
On-Line
Mock Exams
Textbooks
are not included with course
registration
Textbooks
are not needed in class but required for home study |
| Other Books |
Course Syllabus Reference Books |
| Class Checklist |
Bring following items to class:
Basic Scientific Calculator (TI30XA recommended to all sessions)
Paypal registration slip as PROOF OF REGISTRATION to all sessions
Identification (such as driver's license to all sessions)
Laptop with NCARB software downloaded and functional for Graphic sessions
(The instructor or TA are not able to provide technical assistance in class.
Please note that BOTH 3.1 and 4.0 versions of NCARB software will be used)
Mouse and laptop power cord for Graphic sessions
notebook and pen for note taking (full-course students should bring 5-subject notebook |
| Exam Schedule |
will be posted soon |
| Format |
Lecture + 30 min
Mock Exam + Workshops. Taught
(1) day/week for
(7) days over an 11-week period.
Each class day will begin with a comprehesive lecture. In the afternoon, we will cover graphic sessions for 4.0 candidates. These are covered in a workshop style, where you will actively drawing on your laptop.
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| Class Conduct |
Funkaar Studios reserves the right to refuse service. Students must display educated, professional conduct in class. You will be dismissed with out a refund for the session if rude/unruly behavior is displayed. Your will also be barred from future registration. CONDUCT POLICY |
| Instructor |
Umber
Kazmi, RA
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INSTRUCTOR RATINGS
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STUDENT REVIEWS
TUITION REFUND POLICY |
