The intent of the programme is two-fold: to reduce the length of time graduands would need to attain a profes-sional degree in architecture and to equip graduands with the necessary skills to practice efficiently at the entry-level of an architecture office.

The minimum requirements for entry into the College are:

• Four (4) passes at CSEC General Proficiency Level with Grade 1, 2, or 3 (from June 1998 only) OR
• Four (4) passes at GCE Ordinary Level with Grades A, B or C OR
• Any qualification considered by the College to be equivalent to the abovementioned.

NB Mathematics and English are compulsory. The other two subjects may be a combination of any of the following: Visual Art, Technical Drawing or a Technical subject and Geography.

Persons applying for admission to this programme are required to complete a Portfolio to the Student Affairs Office, Barbados Community College. The portfolio should consist of the following projects:

• Written submission - an 800 word essay enti-tled, "My idea of architecture is… and I want to study architecture because..."
• Graphic submission - A drawing of a chair or chairs, a collection of organic material (eg leaves, bark) and, a drawing of a bag or a group of bags.
• Five examples of artistic and design work. Your examples could be any of the following areas:
• Freehand sketches/drawings life drawing
• Photography models/3D work
• Paintings collages/montages
• Sketch studies graphic design
• Orthographic drawings precedent stud-ies/research projects (artists/architects)
• ALL submissions must be no larger than 11” x 17” size paper.

If a group collaborated on any of the samples included in the portfolio, please clearly indicate what you were instrumental in contributing.

The Architectural Studies selection committee strongly discourages the inclusion of technical/mechanical construction documents in the portfolio. It is very important that the portfolio contains work illustrating your creativity rather than only your technical ability. We are looking for observation skills, criticality, invention and representation.

Any queries concerning this correspondence please contact Mr. Samuel Bowen at samuel.bowen@bcc.edu.bb or Marisha Browne at marisha.browne@bcc.edu.bb.

Persons 25 years or older who do not satisfy the above academic requirements may be admitted to the College as mature students. Such persons may be required to attend an interview to determine their eligibility for admission.

There are several paths that one may follow to be able to practice as a Registered Architect. Indeed the requirement will be country specific, hence, one should research the necessary steps involved to ensure that one meets the requisite standards. Below are three of the more common routes to be observed for Registration in Barbados.

Route One

4 year BA/BSc. in Architecture + 2 year Masters in Architecture + 3 year Internship + Examination before the Registration Board.

Route Two

5 year Bachelor of Architecture (which is a full Professional Degree) + 3 year Internship + Examination before the Registration Board.

Route Three

3 year BSc. in Architecture + 1 year Internship & Exam 1 + 2 year Diploma in Architecture & Exam 2 + 1 year Internship & Exam 3. (This route is the British system).