ARCHITEGTURE IN N.Z.

Evening Star, Issue 19784, 7 February 1928, Page 2

ARCHITEGTURE IN N.Z.

UNIVERSITY COURSES Tho prospectus for 1928 of the Auckland University College School of Architecture contains the following information; — , Under the new arrangements_ the New Zealand Institute of Architects ceased to be an examining body, all examinations in architecture being conducted by the University of New Zealand.

There are three courses of study available, the third being supplementary to the second.

It is the aim of tho college to provide in tho degree course a complete professional training in architecture to university standard, side by side with the students for other professions. It is a five years’ course, and necessitates full-time attendance at the school for a period of four years during the winter mouths, where the student is given a comprehensive training in the studios both in design and construction. The training in design is based upon the world-famous system adopted by the Ecole dcs Beaux Arts at Paris, which has been followed by Liverpool, Manchester, and London University Schools of Architecture with such distinguished success. It is also the system operative at the Architectural Association Schools in London and most of the American universities.

It is a competitive system, the students preparing designs under expert studio instruction for problems set in the school. These problems range in design from simple order problems in the junior years to comprehensive architectural projects in the senior years, all the subjects being adapted to our particular local requirements. A complete training in construction is given and correlated with the design subjects; these range from simple constructional subjects in the junior years to, in the senior years, the preparation of complete working drawings, including detail drawings of reinforced concrete and steel construction. It is felt strongly that full-time study in the studio is essential to give the training necessary; at the same time the value Of office work is fully realised. Students are encouraged to work in offices during the summer months, and, before the degree is granted, a student must produce evidence of having had at least twelve months in practical office work. The course is designed so that this is achieved during the fifth year. Holders of the degree in architecture are eligible for election to membership of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, and the qualification registered architect without further examination. The course ,is also in conformity with the Royal Institute of British Architects’ requirements, and it is anticipated that holders of the degree in architecture will shortly be eligible for election as associates of the R.1.8.A. without further examination;

Membership of New Zen land Institute of Architects is obtained by passing the examinations held by the University of New Zeaalnd; for that purpose any student may enter for these examinations provided he is registered on the books of the institute, and attendance at any classes or school is not necessary. In practice it is felt that those who - cannot, attend the classes, hold at Auckland University College should atterief university or art classes in their own town. For the preparation of testimonies of study, _ membership of local students’ associations is highly recommended. Membership of the institute ia ;peoog-

nised as a necessary qualification for practice in New Zealand. Tlie Auckland University College School of Architecture offers a complete course of evening instruction for candidates preparing for these examinations. The University College and the Institute of Architects are of the opinion that the full degree course offers the best possible system of education in architecture, but it is fully realised that it is not possible for all students to attend the studio full time for four years. The diploma course is designed especially for those who may be able to attend only for a lesser period. It is a supplementary course in studio work to the professional course, and. is obtained by either one or two years’ full-time study at Auckland, depending upon the experience already gained and the professional examinations passed by fee candidate. ’