ARE 4.0 PLUS VIGNETTE GRADING
1004NY00-VA

ARE 4.0 READY COURSE GROUP A
WITH VIGNETTE GRADING
SEP 3, 2010 - NOV 7, 2010
(1) *Fri + (5) Sat + (5) Sun; times vary see below
Room 310 Lectures
Room 302 Workshops

(REGISTRATION INCLUDES LECTURE AND GROUP A WORKSHOP PER DIVISION)

ARE 4.0PLUS VIGNETTE GRADING PLUS LEED
1004NY00-VLA

ARE 4.0 READY COURSE GROUP A
WITH VIGNETTE GRADING + LEED-GREEN ASSOCIATE READY COURSE

ARE 4.0 READY COURSE GROUP A
SEP 3, 2010 - NOV 7, 2010
(1) *Fri + (5) Sat + (5) Sun; times vary see below
Room 310 Lectures
Room 302 Workshops
(REGISTRATION INCLUDES LECTURE AND GROUP A WORKSHOP PER DIVISION)

LEED-GREEN ASSOCIATE READY COURSE
SEP 17, 2010
Friday, 9a-4p with 1hr lunch break
Hamilton Hall, Room 306

ARE 4.0 READY COURSE GROUP A
SEP 3, 2010 - NOV 7, 2010
(1) *Fri + (5) Sat + (5) Sun; times vary see below
Room 310 Lectures
Room 302 Workshops

Vignette Grading NOT included with course registration

(REGISTRATION INCLUDES LECTURE AND GROUP A WORKSHOP PER DIVISION)

ARE 4.0: COMMON THEMES
4:00p-7:00p Lecture Room 310

Study Methodology
Exam Sequencing
Question Types
Answering approaches
Accessibility (ADA)
LEED basics
History basics

1004NY02A
SEP 5, 2010

ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE
9:00a-11:45a Lecture Room 310
12:00p-1:00p Workshop Room 302 GROUP A

PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

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

ARE 4.0: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
9:00a-12:00p Workshop Room 302 GROUP A

PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

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

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture Room 310
1:00p-2:45p Lecture Room 310
3:00p-4:00p Workshop Room 302 GROUP A

PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

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

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 2
9:00a-12:00p Lecture Room 310
1:00p-2:45p Lecture Room 310

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 1
9:00a-11:45a Lecture Room 310
12:00p-1:00p Workshop Room 302 GROUP A

PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

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

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 2
9:00a-11:45a Lecture Room 310

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTR SYS PART1
9:00a-12:00p Workshop Room 302 GROUP A

PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org

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

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTR SYS PART 2
9:00a-12:00p Lecture Room 310

A.R.E. 4.0 READY COURSE

The Funkaar Studios Architect Registration Exam (A.R.E.) Ready Course is typically an 3-month 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. 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 may qualify for FREE online mock exams after completion of Student Evaluation forms after each exam.

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 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

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 SEP 10, 2010 (1-week study)
Division 2: PPP SEP 17, 2010 (1-2week study)
Division 3: SPD SEP 24, 2010 (1-week study)
Division 4: SD OCT 1, 2010 (1-week study)
Division 5: SS OCT 22, 2010 (3-week study)
Division 6: BS NOV 5, 2010 (2-week study)
Division 7: BDCS NOV 19, 2010 (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.

Brownie's Cafe Avery Hall basement
Cafe 212 LERNER HALL open 9a-9p

Lecture + Answering Strategies + Workshops. Typically taught (1) day/week for (11) days over a 3-month 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.