<p>So could someone answer these questions I have?</p>
<p>First, is the March the terminal degree in this field like the MFA is to art?</p>
<p>Secondly, how much math do architects do? (Both in school and in practice) I'm no math wiz so it's the only thing keeping me on the fence about architecture. (Though I've been reading geometry books since someone told me it's all that's truly needed in the field).</p>
<p>Thirdly, is architecture a science as well as art? One of the reasons I've been attracted to this field is because Im interested in science very much (which coupled with me sucking at math is pretty frustrating) but my current major (art and design) is obviously lacking in this department.</p>
<p>Also, people seem to complain about the workload a lot but since I'm in art I'm totally not afraid of a workload. However, is the workload that intense even for someone coming from art? (I know how it sounds lol but I had to ask)</p>
<p>Finally, about paying for an March degree. I've heard that March students don't get that much aid. Does a great portfolio and reasonably high grades as well as actual financial need improve ones chances? Or is it just a lost cause? Or does it depend on certain schools? For example pratt is known to give generous scholarships in comparison tovschools like risd. </p>
<p>Thanks for reading (and hopefully answer all of these burning questions).</p>
<p>“First, is the March the terminal degree in this field like the MFA is to art?”</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>“Secondly, how much math do architects do?” </p>
<p>You need to get by one or two calculus courses in school. Lots of folks take them during the summer in a community college. Once in the profession you need basic algebra and geometry.</p>
<p>“Thirdly, is architecture a science as well as art?” </p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>“However, is the workload that intense even for someone coming from art? (I know how it sounds lol but I had to ask)”</p>
<p>Very similar to art. Lots of hours in studio, but you are drawing or making models, or generating ideas. If you enjoy doing these kind of things then the workload does not seem so bad, if you don’t then OFB (other fields beckon).</p>
<p>“Finally, about paying for an March degree. I’ve heard that March students don’t get that much aid.”</p>
<p>Don’t know much about the current situation.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the reply. Architecture really seems like its for me.</p>
<p>As far as science goes, physics might be the closest. In practice, you wouldn’t need much math (as long as you know how to use a calculator). But in school you will probably have to take a structural design course as well as calculus, and that is math intensive. The work load is self imposed. If you have good work ethics (do some good, meaningful work each and every day), you don’t have to pull those crazy all nighters every body is always complaining about.</p>
<p>Oh I forgot to ask. Do you have an idea of what a person obtaining a masters degree is likely to incur in debt and the average amount of money someone with a March pays?</p>
<p>Aside from calculus, most schools also require you to take physics before entering an MArch prog. </p>
<p>For the schools I’m familiar with, it’s rare that they’ll give you a full ride. They may give you a few thousand, and/or offer you a TA position. </p>
<p>Debt? Depends on private or public university. The most expensive privates will cost about 125K? Starting salary for an M.Arch ranges between 30-40K? Maybe 45K? It definitely depends on where you’ll be working.</p>