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Current Courses:

SPRING 2010
A.R.E. 4.0 NEW YORK
A.R.E. 4.0 FAST HOUSTON
BRING TO YOUR CAMPUS

Upcoming Courses:

SUMMER 2010

A.R.E. 4.0 FAST SAN DIEGO
A.R.E. 4.0 FAST SAN FRANCISCO
A.R.E. BS AIA-CONVENTION
A.R.E. 4.0 W.PALM BEACH
ONSITE IN YOUR OFFICE

FALL 2010
A.R.E. 4.0 NEW YORK

A.R.E. AIA-JACKSONVILLE
A.R.E. 4.0 BS AIA-ALASKA
CMAA CCM SANTA MONICA
ONSITE IN YOUR OFFICE

WINTER 2011
A.R.E. 4.0 SANTA MONICA
A.R.E. 4.0 SAN DIEGO
ONSITE IN YOUR OFFICE

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ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAMINATION 4.0

A.R.E. 4.0 READY BOOTCAMP COURSE
Puerto Rico
cost: $990 or $125/session
($1400 with VIGNETTE GRADING)
(some divisions are covered over multiple sessions)


REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMER 2009
AFTER POPULAR
DEMAND...
register for Jacksonville classes

TAKE the entire ARE in 3-MONTHS...everyone is doing it
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. If you do not agree with our policies, do not register.
Specifically read the refund and rule of conduct portions so there is no confusion

Polytechnic University
New School of Architecture - Amphitheater

377 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Hato Rey, PR 00918
1st weekend Friday thru Sunday: MAR 5, 6, 7, 2010
2nd weekend Friday thru Sunday: MAR 12, 13, 14, 2010
3rd weekend Friday thru Sunday: MAR 26, 27, 28, 2010

Building Map

Enter the school on Calle Alhambra through guard gate. Parking in multiple story garage. Walk from garage to school building then take the elevators or central stairs in atrium up to 3rd Floor. Classes are held in the Amphitheater thru glass doors then to the right.

Students must sign CLASS CONDUCT POLICIES for your first class each term in order to attend class
. AUDIO TAPING IN CLASS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

ARE 4.0
1001PR00-1

ARE 4.0 READY COURSE
Amphitheater

NOT included with course registration:
VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING
DIRECTIONS TO OBTAIN FREE ON-LINE MOCK

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$990


TENTATIVE

($400 non-refundable fee)

What is
4.0?
ENTIRE COURSE

ARE 4.0 PLUS VIGNETTE GRADING
1001PR00-V1

ARE 4.0 READY COURSE WITH WEEKLY VIGNETTE GRADING
Amphitheater


NOT included with course registration:
DIRECTIONS TO OBTAIN FREE ON-LINE MOCK

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$1400


TENTATIVE

($400 non-refundable fee)

What is
4.0?
ENTIRE COURSE

SELECT BY SESSION BELOW
1001PR01-1
MAR 5, 2010
ARE 4.0: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Amphitheater

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$125
TENTATIVE
  
($95 non-refundable fee)

1001PR01-2
MAR 5, 2010
ARE 4.0: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES PART 2
12:00p-1:00p Workshop
Amphitheater
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we will use 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with software installed on your laptop
NOW OPEN
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
1001PR02-1
MAR 6, 2010

ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Amphitheater

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$125
TENTATIVE
  
($95 non-refundable fee)

1001PR02-2
MAR 6, 2010

ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE PART 2
12:00p-1:00p Workshop
Amphitheater
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we will use 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with software installed on your laptop

NOW OPEN
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
1001PR03-1
MAR 7, 2010

ARE 4.0: SITE PLANNING & DESIGN PART 1
9:00a-11:00a Lecture
Amphitheater

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$125
TENTATIVE
  
($95 non-refundable fee)

1001PR03-2
MAR 7, 2010
ARE 4.0: SITE PLANNING & DESIGN PART 2
11:00a-1:00p Workshop
Amphitheater
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we will use 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with software installed on your laptop
NOW OPEN
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
 
BREAK
 
1001PR04-1
MAR 12, 2010

ARE 4.0: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
9:00a-1:00p Workshop
Amphitheater
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we will use 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with software installed on your laptop

$125
TENTATIVE
  
($95 non-refundable fee)

1001PR05-1
MAR 13, 2010

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Amphitheater

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$250
TENTATIVE
  
($95 non-refundable fee)

1001PR05-2
MAR13, 2010

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 2
12:00p-1:00p Workshop
Amphitheater
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we will use 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with software installed on your laptop

NOW OPEN
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
1001PR05-3
MAR 14, 2010

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 3
9:00a-1:00p Lecture
Amphitheater

NOW OPEN
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
 
BREAK
 
1001PR06-1
MAR 26, 2010

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-1:00p Lecture
Amphitheater

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$125
TENTATIVE

($95 non-refundable fee)

1001PR06-2
MAR 27, 2010

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 2
12:00p-1:00p Workshop
Amphitheater
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we will use 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with software installed on your laptop

NOW OPEN
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
1001PR07-1
MAR 27, 2010


ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTR SYS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Amphitheater

(registration will include one workshop session for each lecture)

$250
TENTATIVE
  
($95 non-refundable fee)

1001PR07-2
MAR 28, 2010

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTR SYS PART 2
9:00a-12:00p Workshop
Amphitheater
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we will use 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with software installed on your laptop

NOW OPEN
REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
 
END OF CLASSES
 
ONLINE MOCK EXAMS
Additional Services

(Not included with course registration)
FREE FUNKAAR ON-LINE MOCK
S
FREE NCARB MOCKS
VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

COURSE DETAILS
About Us

ARE READY BOOT CAMP Course is an intense fast paced weekend course designed for students interested in attending a quick comprehensive course before beginning A.R.E. testing process. Typically taught over 3 weekends. Some 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 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:
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. Some exam divisions 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 do not 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.

Texbooks

TO BE ADDED
Funkaar Ready Book (to be announced)

On-Line Mock Exams
Other Books Course Syllabus Reference Books
Class Checklist Bring following items to class:
Basic Scientific Calculator (TI30XA or equal functions for 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 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 + Answering Strategies + Workshops. Typically taught (3) days/week over a 3-weekend period. Each class day will begin with a comprehesive lecture. In the afternoon, we will cover graphic vignettes in a workshop style, where students actively drawing on their laptop.

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. You will also be barred from future registration. CONDUCT POLICY
Instructor Umber Kazmi, RA
SEE INSTRUCTOR RATINGS
SEE STUDENT GRADINGS
TUITION REFUND POLICY