Jobs in Architectural Visualization?

[Xyloxadoria 1,099]

There are some architects here and im sure maybe one or two people that do what I want to do so i thought id give a try posting this here.

I'm in school for computer animation right now and my demo reel is not that great from what I heard there is no way I would ever get a job anywhere with it because ive been trying alot of different things.

Everyone says that you need to focus on one specific thing, and I think I'm the best at architecture. So are there jobs in the Architectural Visualization Industry? If so what kind of stuff are they looking for on a good demo reel?

I'm only looking for serious suggestions only. Anything i make probably wont end up in SC4 unless i take the extra time to do it. So that being said this will not be a place where you can make BAT requests. I'm looking for serious advice, any help at all that could get me a job one day.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[SimHoTToDDy 2,938]

I have yet to talk to a real person about my portfolio work (all done over the tubes these days), so I can't really give any institutional advice. Logic would value flexibility in what you are doing, however if there something you are truly passionate about, pursue it.

[x493x 446]

Do you have schooling in architecture, because I doubt anybody would hire you without, the industries not just about making nice buildings, it goes way deeper than that.

[airman15 4,111]

I don't go to any school in architecture, but I did do technical drawing during my freshman year in High School. Sometimes I carry an old notebook and I draw architectural concepts in it (considering I also bring a steel ruler).

  Edited July 13, 2011 by usfighter15  

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

@xyloxadoria: Architecture is a cross between fine art and engineering. You need some serious scientific training as well as knowledge of the rules in the political world. If your school has a school of architecture, why not take a couple of introductory courses for credit?

[Ocram's Razr 963]

Architecture depends primarily on 3 things:

1. Function

2. Price

3. Beauty

The function depends on the location and needs of those at the location and those in charge.

The price that matters is not necessarily monetary.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Doing architectural visualization for yourself is about beauty and the only way to make money on it without education in architecture is by selling it as works of art, which is usually less profitable than working for a firm.

For instance, I love architecture and have sketched a couple pieces and done pixel art on original pieces. My original work is to please myself and my idea of beauty is the crystal spire. Every architectural piece I uploaded to the Internet is what I call avant-garde mixing of modern and antique styles but TV Tropes would call "Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot."

I have a friend studying to be an architect and I can tell you it is hard work to go through the education.

[DuskTrooper 314]

I was thinking of posting about architecture school. Should I do it here, or make a totally new thread? I am currently enrolled in a B ARCH program, and I have a lot to say about it...lol