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Question:basically, i've decideing what GCSE'S to do. i've picked art as one of the subjects, but i dont really like it. i enjoy maths a lot more and im gud at it so i was wondering, if i wanted to be and architectural engineer instead of an architect, would i still need to have an art gcse. wat do eng archs actully do?
also would an I.T GCSE be gud to have as an arch eng?

p.s do i actually have to difintately have an art gcse just to be a normal architect

plz help me. im really confused on what to do :)


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: basically, i've decideing what GCSE'S to do. i've picked art as one of the subjects, but i dont really like it. i enjoy maths a lot more and im gud at it so i was wondering, if i wanted to be and architectural engineer instead of an architect, would i still need to have an art gcse. wat do eng archs actully do?
also would an I.T GCSE be gud to have as an arch eng?

p.s do i actually have to difintately have an art gcse just to be a normal architect

plz help me. im really confused on what to do :)
First off to be an Engineer, you need to learn how to spell correctly. There is no room for errors such as gud, when spelled good, in Engineering.

A common confusion is the distinction between architecture and architectural engineering. In essence, architectural engineering is the engineering discipline for the analysis, design, and construction of building, homes, etc....

Architects are directly responsible for the form and appearance of a building, Architects traditionally act as the leader of the design team.

Both fields do require, courses in technical drawing, and some require computer aided drafting.
all drawing these days would bo on a CAD (computer aided design) program so drawing shouldnt be needed. not sure if they would look for art for the creative side but i would think you may need maths as there is a lot of calculating and design involved.
you should contact a university architectural course and ask what they would want for GCSEs and A levels. Any would do they will all be similar.
My son is currently studying to be an engineer.
He left school with mostly B's in all subjects..and has gone onto collage.
Has your school got any dedicated courses that lead into an engineering based subject?
His school had a course that meant he had to go to an engineering workshop in the ex British-Rail Locomotive works in Horwich 2 days a week....leading to an NVQ level 2 in applied engineering.
As maths is the basis of all engineering you'll need to concentrate on getting an A in this if poss-able...as my son didn't have an A he only managed to get into his Btec due to the gained experience and his NVQ 2.

Good luck with your studies..I hope you manage to make the right decision.....and maybe we'll all get to see a building with your name on it one day.
I did Civil Engineering at Leeds back in the 70s.
There was a sister couse of architectural engineering
and the lectures overlapped to a large extent.