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WINTER  2009

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A.R.E. AIA-PUERTO RICO
LEED NEW YORK
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SPRING  2009
A.R.E. 3/4 NEW YORK
A.R.E. 3/4 HOUSTON
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
A.R.E. AIA-CONVENTION
LEED SANTA MONICA
LEED NEW YORK
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SUMMER  2009
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
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FALL  2009
NO CLASSES OFFERED
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WINTER 2010
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
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SPRING 2010
A.R.E. 3/4 NEW YORK
A.R.E. 3/4 SANTA MONICA
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Copyright © 2008 Funkaar Studios

 

ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAMINATION 3.1+4.0

A.R.E. 3/4 READY COURSE
SANTA MONICA
ARE 3.1 cost: $1100 or $110/session
ARE 4.0
cost: $1100 or $110/session
(some divisions are held over multiple sessions)


REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
register for both ARE full course and LEED...then request a refund of $125 on LEED

TAKE the entire ARE over 11-weeks...30min MOCK EXAM per session.
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.

Crossroads School
1714 Twenty-First Street, Santa Monica, CA
MARCH 22, 2009 - MAY 31, 2009
(6) Sundays, times vary with session...see below

parking lot behind school can be accessed at Olympic and 21st thru a small driveway entrance at the corner... this area is called the Alley...walk towards glass-front Library...follow corridor with blue lockers to the end...enter double doors on the left
Descartes Room behind glass-front Library
...

You will need to sign a Rule of Conduct form in order to attend class

ARE 3.1 ARE 3.1 READY COURSE
MAR 22, 2009 - MAY 31, 2009
(6) Sundays, times vary with session
Descartes Room
ARE 4.0 ARE 4.0 READY COURSE
MAR 22
, 2009 - MAY 31, 2009
(6) Sundays, times vary with session
Descartes Room
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
CD3.1 ARE 3.1: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Descartes Room

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

CDS4.0 ARE 4.0: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES PART 1
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
Descartes Room

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

ARE 4.0: CONSTRUCTION DOCS & SERVICES PART 2
12:00p-1:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+

*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
PD3.1(1)

ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 1
2:00p-3:30p Lecture
Descartes Room

(see PART 2 on April 5, 2009)

$110

 
($95 non-refundable fee) 

PPP4.0 ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE PART 1
2:00p-3:30p Lecture
Descartes Room

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE PART 2
3:30p-5:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+

*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(1)

ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 1
3:30p-5:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
++

*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 5, 2009)

$110


($95 non-refundable fee)  

SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2009
PD3.1
(2)

ARE 3.1: PREDESIGN PART 2
9:00a-10:30a Lecture
Descartes Room

REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
SP3.1
(2)

ARE 3.1: SITE PLANNING PART 2
10:30a-1:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+

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

REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
SPD4.0
(1/2)
ARE 4.0: SITE PLANNING & DESIGN PART 1
9:00a-10:30a Lecture
Descartes Room

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

ARE 4.0: SITE PLANNING & DESIGN PART 2
10:30a-1:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+

*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
2:00p-5:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+

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

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

SD4.0

ARE 4.0: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
2:00p-5:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+

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

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009
GS3.1
(1)

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

(see PART 2 on May 3, 2009)

$220

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

SS4.0
(1/2)

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

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

$330

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

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

*note: we may use both old & new 4.0 NCARB software for effective learning, please come prepared with both versions installed on your laptop
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2009
GS3.1
(2)

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

REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE
SS4.0
(3/4)

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

REGISTER WITH PART 1 ABOVE

 

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 4
1:00p-5:00p Lecture
Descartes Room
LF3.1

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

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009
ME3.1
(1/2)

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

$220

 
($95 non-refundable fee)  

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

BS4.0
(1/2/3)

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

$220


($95 non-refundable fee)   

ARE 4.0: BUILDING SYSTEMS PART 2
1:00p-4:00p Lecture
Descartes Room

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

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

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
MM3.1

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

$110

  
($95 non-refundable fee)

BDCS4.0

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

$220


($95 non-refundable fee)   

ARE 4.0: BLDG DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SYS PART 2
1:00p-3:30p Workshop
Descartes Room
PC LAPTOP PREFERED
Download NCARB Software by clicking below or ncarb.org
+

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

BT3.1

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

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

$110

 
($95 non-refundable fee) 

 
END OF CLASSES
 
ONLINE MOCK EXAMS
BETA 4.0 Mocks On-Line Mocks
(Not included with course registration)
Students may qualify for FREE online mock exams with weekly submission of STUDENT EVALUATION FORM after concurrently taking each ARE Division exam. Subject to Rule of Conduct compliance.

*FULL COURSE students can request first mock for free then submit form for additional mocks.
*SINGLE SESSION students must purchase first mock then submit form for addtional mocks.
COURSE DETAILS
About Us

The Funkaar Studios Architect Registration Exam (A.R.E.) Ready Course is typically an (9) 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. Students will be provided a Study Methodology with Syllabus, exam breakdown, daily study routine with a recommended timeline to take ONE exam per week for students who are interested in the challenge. Mock exam is held a the end of each session to address answering approaches. Full-Course 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 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.

3.1

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

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.

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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SEE STUDENT REVIEWS
TUITION REFUND POLICY