What type of programs should students learn in the field of architecture? Whilst architecture uses mainly the 3d modelling tools of Revit, AutoCad and Rhino etc, there are also other programs that we are able to learn and expand on. To get a better grasp of the broad spectrum of jobs and requirements that can be used within the field of architecture, you may want to specialise in something different from architectural design. Things such as visualisation can be what you are looking to do instead. Want to learn awesome renders and make super realistic spaces? Want to be able to walk through your spaces? Maybe you would like to learn programs such gaming platforms of Unity 5 or Unreal Engine 4 to create ultra realistic renders that can be played in real time and show them to your clients instead.
You can use animation programs such as Maya to create motion within the spaces. Maybe your buildings move or sway and you want to portray this in you presentation.
It is actually a good idea to branch out and look at different programs and platforms that are available for us to use as it may be useful in the future in creation.
I personally would like to learn Maya and Unity and begin my slow move out of only architecture and into a much broader range of systems. What would you do?
