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Architecture & Visualisation.
Visualisation is persuasion. The model has to be right, but the image has to make somebody feel something about a building that does not exist yet.
Architectural Designer · 3D Visualiser · Design Technician · Interior Visualiser
What this work actually involves
This path builds both halves — accurate modelling, and the lighting, material and rendering craft that turns it into work a practice can present to a client. You will learn where realism matters and where it is wasted effort.
It suits people who already have design sense and want the technical craft to express it.
The sequence that gets you there
Roles this leads to
| Role | What you would do |
|---|---|
| Architectural Designer | Take a design from concept model to coordinated output |
| 3D Visualiser | Produce presentation imagery and walkthroughs |
| Design Technician | Support a practice with modelling and documentation |
| Interior Visualiser | Model and render interior schemes |
Programmes on this path
Short-term · Approx. 40 hours
SketchUp
SketchUp
Short-term · Approx. 40 hours
V-Ray
V-Ray
Short-term · Approx. 30 hours
Lumion
Lumion
Short-term · Approx. 60 hours
3ds Max for Engineers
3ds Max
Short-term · Approx. 60 hours
Revit Architecture
Revit
A good fit if you are
- An architecture student or graduate
- An interior designer wanting stronger output
- A designer whose portfolio needs presentation quality
- Someone aiming at design-practice or visualisation-studio work
Probably not the right start if
- You want coordination and data rather than imagery — BIM is the better path
- You want engineering analysis — see Structural Engineering
Frequently asked
Not for the foundation programmes on this path. If you already have some, you will move faster and we may recommend starting further along.
Yes. Weekend and evening batches run for every programme on this path.
It depends on your starting point and how much you build. People who finish a full portfolio project are ready to interview. We will give you a straight answer about your own situation at counselling.
A CADD Centre certification. The exact additional certifications this centre is authorised to award are being confirmed and will be stated precisely rather than implied.
Yes — portfolio review, CV and profile work, mock interviews and introductions through our Industry Recruitment Panel. We do not guarantee jobs and we do not claim to.
Still deciding?
Speak to an engineer, not a salesperson. We will tell you honestly if a different path suits you better.