Posted August 10, 200915 yr I'm thinking about changing careers and I'm interested in becoming a Architectural Draftsperson. I've been looking around at a few courses like a Diploma of Building Design and Technology or Certificate IV in Residential Drafting. So I was wondering if there is anyone here who's a Draftsperson and if you have any advice on what/where to study etc. Aresnik [WC] Leiutenant Braaaaaaaarp!
August 10, 200915 yr 12uke is a draftman IIRC. Hopefully he can give you some advice [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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August 10, 200915 yr Yes I am a draftsman But I am not qualified. You would more than likely be going to use something like Rivit to be an Architectural Draftsperson. “The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with,"Watches you from the mirror every morning'.”
August 10, 200915 yr I've worked with draftsmen/people quite a bit (me as the project mgr, them drawing). Mostly ACAD, with Revit. I have a creative friend who is also in graphic design for a drafting company. It is a very solid trade IMO, though it is worth remembering that a draftsperson is not usually a designer - they just draw what they are told by others. Creativity is pretty minimal. If you want to be creative and/or solve problems with design, best to aim at a qualification well above a draftie (academically speaking). Architect, more like it. Edited August 10, 200915 yr by McCloud Where's the cheese? http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2315/ubd4327.png
August 10, 200915 yr Architecture is definitely the design side of building. I did Architecture at Curtin uni thinking it was going to be more technical than it really is. A really solid background in art is very helpfull - almost essential. Whereas if you want to just draw the lines Drafting is the way to go. Originally after I quit I was going to just join TAFE and do a Drafting course but got pulled into the workforce instead. Here is a list of particularly awesome things: dogs sniping very spicy chilli cat claws on people (but still cool on cats)
August 10, 200915 yr If you need to change quickly, draft is the way to go, it's a good foot in as well, and any architect that can draft really well is always a bonus, one less person they need to find, and you land the $
August 10, 200915 yr Studying Architecture at University of New South Wales and I currently work at an Interior Design firm part time as a network admin/trainee project manager. Art is almost essential although your creativity is going to be limited anyways. Money's always been the underlying factor. What kind of career path are you coming from Aresnik? Edited August 10, 200915 yr by Stoked24 http://bigdgaming.net/images/added/awards/merc.bmp On the topic of shiny auscam... the sound they made while bush walking made it seem like I was doing mean things to little furry animals inside my pants
August 10, 200915 yr Author I studied graphic design and now work as a art director but I'm getting a bit bored at the moment so figured I'd have a look at trying something else. Studying architecture is out of the question as I'll be doing it part-time so drafting is the next best thing. Aresnik [WC] Leiutenant Braaaaaaaarp!
August 11, 200915 yr Aresnik is a graphic designer huh? http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/IINoddyII/aux1_zpsab5224fd.png
August 13, 200915 yr I've done the Building design Cert. 4 and it is good. I don't use my qualifications though. I've got an electrical trade background and mining consultancies were offering twice the money that building design was so now I design gold mine refinery electrical systems. If you want to do some of the creative stuff, the cert. 4 is better than the full diploma IMO. Aim for a small company. Better to be a big cog in a small machine where you get to do all aspects of the job.
August 14, 200915 yr It all depends on what you want to do after your course I would say and where you envisage working. In regards to the Architects only designing comments - they are entirely not true unless you are employed by an Architect. Generally if you want to solely design and draft plans only for then the certificate would do. The certificate will only cover the basics and give you a good understanding of CAD etc. If you prefer designing and drafting commercial, residential and industrial buildings then I would suggest the diploma of Building Design and get employed by a Building Design Company. The diploma will expand on CAD i.e. 3d, walk-throughs, renders etc. Along with that will teach you how to design and draft commercial buildings using Building Codes etc. Getting into a Building Design Company will give you the opportunity to design, draft, and in some instances Project Manage the building construction if your lucky enough. Generally if you get employed by an Architect or builder however you will only draft in a corner by your lonesome self. I've been a Building Designer for coming on 7 years, so if you have any other questions I'll try and help. BTW I did the diploma. Edited August 14, 200915 yr by cann0nf0der
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