ARE 4.0 READY COURSE
APRIL 4, 2009 - JUNE 6, 2009
(7) Saturdays, times vary with session see below
Room 303 Lectures
Room 306 Workshops

ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 1
2:00p-4:00p Lecture
Room 303

(see PART 2 on April 18, 2009)

ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 1
4:00p-5:00p Workshop
Room 306
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*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 April 18, 2009)

ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 2
9:00a-11:00a Lecture
Room 303

ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 2
11:00a-1:00p Workshop
Room 306
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 3.1: BUILDING PLANNING
9:00a-12:00p Workshop
Room 306
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 4.0: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
9:00a-12:00p Workshop
Room 306
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
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VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 3.1: GENERAL STRUCTURES PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

(see PART 2 on May 16, 2009)

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

(see PART 3+4 on May 16, 2009)

ARE 3.1: LATERAL FORCES
1:00p-5:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 3.1: GENERAL STRUCTURES PART 2
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 3
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 3.1: MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 3.1: MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PART 2
1:00p-4:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 3
4:00p-5:00p Workshop
Room 306
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+
VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop

ARE 3.1: BLDG DESIGN-MATERIALS & METHODS
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SYS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Room 303

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SYS PART 2
1:00p-3:15p Workshop
Room 306
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+
VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*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

ARE 3.1: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
1:00p-5:30p Workshop
Room 306
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+
VIGNETTE INSTRUCTOR GRADING

*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

The Funkaar Studios Architect Registration Exam (A.R.E.) Ready Course is typically an (11) week course designed as a complete preparation package. The course offers a step-by-step approach for exam preparation. Sessions are sequenced in a progressive manner to guide students in the ARE process. This course is ideal for students seeking steady guidance in passing the exams. 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 for testing. Our recommended timeline for testing encourage concurrently taking the ARE throughout course duration for students who are interest in help with the testing process. The timeline recommends testing for each division after that division is covered in class and prior returning to class for the next division. Students can qualify for FREE online mock exams after completion of Student Evaluation forms after each exam completed (see link above for details). Graphic Vignettes can be submitted for instructor grading as an additional service (see link above for details)

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.

We highly encourage concurrent testing after each exam division is covered. You should plan on FRIDAY mornings as your dedicated testing day each week. Here is a recommended schedule to schedule your actual ARE for students who wish to test concurrently according to our Study Methodology timelines:
Division 1: CDS - April 10, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 2: PPP - April 17, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 3: SPD - April 24, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 4: SD - May 1, 2009 (1-week study)
Division 5: SS - May 29, 2009 (3-week study)
Division 6: BS - June 12, 2009 (2-week study)
Division 7: BDCS - June 26, 2009 (2-week study)

Funkaar Studios holds no responsibility for exam availability or exam fees or exam change fees as administered by a third party (NCARB, Prometric, USGBC, GBCI). We simply recommend a testing schedule. It is the student's responsibility to confirm exam availability and errors in schedule indicated above prior to registration for exams.

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.