Formal schooling .....

[Canucklehead]

I've been doing some research into institutions that teach/use VW Arch as their CAD program of choice. It seems that AutoCad is the standard, which I know it is, and VW is some sort of orphan in the drafting world.

Do any of you know of institutions/schools that use VW's?

Thanks,

Tom

[MaltbyDesign]

I don't know of any. VW is still a minority in the field. I know of several offices that use it and fewer that use it exclusively. It is making headway though, so perhaps as more people become familiar with it, it will make greater inroads. I think part of the problem is coordination with consultants. I don't know of any engineering firms who use VW. It makes life a little easier when everyone is working from the same platform.

[CipesDesign]

Tom, I do recall that there a couple schools teaching VW's however I don't recall which ones specifically. I'll bet someone at NNA can get you more info...

[Canucklehead]

Thanks Cameron.

I agree with your observations. On another note ..... I sent you a PM a loooooong time ago .... did you ever receive it?

Tom

[Canucklehead]

Tom, I do recall that there a couple schools teaching VW's however I don't recall which ones specifically. I'll bet someone at NNA can get you more info...

Funny you should mention NNA.

I called them yesterday figuring THEY of all people would be able to help. I talked to their sales dept and am still waiting for a list.

[Kevin McAllister]

Tom,

You may be specifically looking for architectural schools. I know there are a fair number of Theatre/Exhibit programs around that teach Vectorworks.

Here in Vancouver I know of three specifically -

University of British Columbia Department of Theatre

Douglas College Stagecraft Program

Langara College Display & Design Program

Kevin

[Canucklehead]

Kevin.

When I called NNA, that was one of the first areas they had info on. I'm still waiting for the Arch info .... they are now closed till the morn'n. argh....

[islandmon]

What our world needs now is an International Online University Architectural Program featuring VectorWorks, et. al. .

[cbd]

There was something a while back in a e-letter that I received about courses being offered on Vancouver Island. Teri @ Paxar would be able to give you that info.

I think an on-line architectural program with VW would be a great hit.

[Lloyd NB]

I would be very interested in something like this. The timing would be perfect for me.

[Diamond]

I have often thought that something like an online curriculum would be very useful, especially when understanding where potential team members are at with skills.

Just looking at finished PDF's or printed drawings do not give a true indication of a persons true understanding of Vectorworks. This may also assist users gaining international work when travelling.

[Canucklehead]

NNA was able to send me names schools/institutions that have VW Arch as part of their courses. They all seem to offer it 'within' the context of a larger program ie. Arch Technologist etc.

[Canucklehead]

A couple of you have mentioned on-line courses. I'm part of Jonathan Pickups group and have two of his manuals. I have gained much knowledge from him.

Hmmmm ... I'm wondering if someone like him could have a more formal teaching environment like an in depth 6 month course or what ever ....

I'll pop him a email and get his input.

PS .... I have not talked to him about this and to my knowledge he is unaware of this thread. .... he will be once I email him!

[Jonathan Pickup]

I run online courses all the time. I have taught at schools, run customized courses for offices, museums, employees and business owners.

http://www.archoncad.co.nz/training/online_training.php

I'm just setting dates for courses to start in August 2010

[Badarian]

Yeah, I got my training at JPU (Jonathan Pickup University)and has worth more that the tuition.

[Jonathan Pickup]

JPU, I like that... Thank your Gregory, thanks for your support over the years. Have you tried my new search page?