ARE 4.0 Seminar Series
Chapter is taking a new approach to our Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) preparation seminars and have teamed up with Funkaar Studios to provide our ARE courses.
Funkaar Studios has the largest ARE program in the nation and has successfully prepared over 10,000 attendees nationwide. Instructors are qualified, licensed architects as well as university level professors and, according to Funkaar surveys, students average an 82% pass rate per ARE division.
The Chapter hosted a sample class to provide an opportunity to experience the Funkaar teaching style and course content. Several AIACV Associates attended and feedback was very positive:
“The instruction style was the best I’ve ever seen….”
“The presentation is dynamic, and it kept all students motivated.”
“The instructor covered what appeared to be the major points of the exam, and what issues will be brought up on the exam and provided focal points for study and great guidance on the vignette.”
All classes will be held in the AIACV Gallery, 1400 S Street, Suite 100.
2011 Course Schedule and Divisions include:
- A.R.E. Common Themes: Codes
July 9th, 9 – 1 pm - Division 1: Construction Documents & Services
July 10th, 9 – 1 pm - Division 2: Programming Planning & Practice
July 16th, 9 – 1 pm - Division 3: Site Planning & Design
July 17th, 9 – 1 pm - Division 4: Building Design & Construction Systems
July 30th & 31st, 9 – 1 pm - Division 5: Building Systems
August 20th & 27th, 9 – 1 pm - Division 6: Structural Systems
September 3rd, 10th & 17th, 9 – 1 pm - Division 7: Schematic Design
September 24th, 9 – 1 pm
The ARE summer sessions have concluded and we are currently working on the 2012 ARE schedule. If you have any questions regarding the program please contact the Chapter office at 916-444-3658 or info@aiacv.org
AIACV Lending Library
The Chapter has Kaplan study material available for Associate members to borrow. We have three complete library sets of the Kaplan ARE 4.0 study materials. Each set includes:
Programming Planning & Practice: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Site Planning & Design: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Building Design & Construction Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Building Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Structural Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set
Construction Documents & Services: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book
Schematic Design: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book
Architectural History: Study guide
In addition to the Kaplan materials we have two CSE flashcard sets, a LEED Green Associate study pack, handy (and still relevant) ArchiFlash cards, and SOLUTIONS: Understanding the Graphic Vignettes of the Architect Regsitration Exam by Norman Dorf, AIA.
Library materials can be checked out by AIA Associate members for 3 week periods. Please call the chapter office to inquire if materials are available.
Want to know what is going on at the state level for emerging professionals? Click here to visit the AIACC website.
The National AIA web site has extensive information and links for those who are working toward licensure.
Feel free to contact the 2011 Emerging Professional Director Chris Lovin, AIA or Associate Director, Ian Merker, Assoc. AIA with any questions.
Additional Resources
Click here to visit the California Architecture Board website for information on the licensing process and forms.
Did you know that there is a website specifically for emerging professionals? Click here to visit the Academy for Emerging Professionals website.
