ARE 4.0 READY COURSE
JAN 2, 2010 - FEB 21, 2010
dates and times vary see below
Descartes Room

Vignette Grading NOT included with course registration

ARE 4.0 PLUS VIGNETTE GRADING
1001SM00-V

ARE 4.0 READY COURSE WITH
VIGNETTE GRADING
JAN 3, 2010 - FEB 21, 2010
dates and times vary see below
Descartes Room

ARE 4.0: PROGRAM'G, PLANN'G & PRACTICE
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
12:00p-1:00p Workshop
Descartes Room

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: SITE PLANNING & DESIGN
9:00a-11:00a Lecture
11:00a-1:00p Workshop
Descartes Room

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-1:00p Workshop (no lecture)
Descartes Room

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 (no workshop)
1:00p-4:00p Lecture
Descartes Room

ARE 4.0: STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS PART 2
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
1:00-3:00p Lecture
3:00p-4:00p Workshop
Descartes Room

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
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
1:00p-3:00p Lecture
3:00- 4:00p Workshop
Descartes Room
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 & CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
9:00a-12:00p Lecture
1:00p-4:00p Workshop
Descartes Room

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

A.R.E. 4.0 READY COURSE
The Funkaar Studios Architect Registration Exam (A.R.E.) Ready Course is typically a 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. Lectures are note intensive, as a student you will actively take 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. Most 4.0 classes end with graphic vignette 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, in-class mock exam questions and a recommended timeline for testing. Our recommended timeline for testing encourages concurrently taking the ARE throughout course duration for students who are interest in completing the exams efficiently and with the highest success. 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. CDS, PPP, SPD and SD are covered as a one class day each. SS, BS and BDCS are covered over multiple days or parts.

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 the actual ARE for students who wish to test concurrently with the course according to our Study Methodology timelines:
Division 1: CDS January 8, 2010 (1-week study)
Division 2: PPP January 15, 2010 (1-week study)
Division 3: SPD January 22, 2010 (1-week study)
Division 4: SD January 29, 2010 (1-week study)
Division 5: SS February 19, 2010 (3-week study)
Division 6: BS March 5, 2010 (2-week study)
Division 7: BDCS March 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.

Lecture + Answering Strategies + Workshops. Typically taught (1) day/week for (10) 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.