Introduction
As part of the school's charter and mission, Architecture Department of the School
is providing a vibrant design culture, ensuring its graduates are not only valued
by the architectural practice, but are also able to make critical contribution to
the future of the profession. The school has put efforts in the development of open
studio culture, in which students at all levels can learn from each other, how innovative
ideas are generated and developed as well as developing an in-depth practical knowledge
through independent and original research.
The study of architecture and planning is all-encompassing that involves broader
and deeper understanding about the people and the physical and cultural contexts
of places within which we all live. It requires innovative thinking and rethinking,
technical and practical knowhow and encourages in-depth study of the arts, history
and the culture, but they also need to understand, in the society, how their role
interacts with role of others in order to create good building designs for better
and safe environments.
The Course at bachelor's level is integrated within studio-based design projects
along with theoretical knowledge, abilities and skills generated by lectures in
technical studies, cultural context along with an extensive practical knowledge
imparted through site visits and case studies. Design projects, which require development
of both manual and computer generated presentation skills, are taught in small groups,
enhancing personal attention throughout the course. This work forms the basis of
the design portfolio which, eventually, signifies the achievement when applying
for postgraduate courses or employment.
Course Structure for B.Arch Programme
In the first year, the students work on basic projects which develop their two and
three-dimensional visual perception and improve their graphical understanding, such
as drawing, computing and model-making. The students are introduced to the fundamentals
of mathematical application, mechanism of structures, building materials and construction
and climatology.
In the second and the third years, advanced projects are undertaken in the context
of individual design units while working towards common student-centered teaching
objectives. The course models in key subjects such as History of Architecture, Theory
of Settlements, Structures, Building Technology and Services, that include Water
Supply and Sanitation, Electrical and Acoustics to provide a wider understanding
of the built environments. Apart from these subjects, Estimation and Costing, Computer
Aided Design, Working Drawing and Visual and Written Skills are also introduced.
Even more advanced and critical design projects are undertaken in the first semester
of the 4th year. Similarly, more advanced issues are taught in the Building Materials
and Construction and Theory of Structures. Similarly training also enhances the
student's ability to develop the communication skills. At this level, student are
introduced to variety of subjects including Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape
Architecture, Project Management and Behavioral Psychology, through which they can
get awareness on how they would like to develop their career in a particular area
of interest in the coming future.
In the second semester of 4th year, student have to take professional training under
a practicing architect registered with the Council of Architecture. During their
professional training, students learn about the practical issues; how they should
deal with all kinds of possibilities and constraints involved in the architectural
practice. They also become familiar with the market resources and client management.
During the 5th year of the course, advancements in the design module is undertaken
along with the Advanced Building Technology, Advanced Structures, Ecology and Environment
and advanced exercises in Seminar. In this semester, the students have an option
to choose some elective subjects of their preference, on which he or she can choose
to build their career further.
The last semester of the course is mainly directed towards the development of Design
Thesis. Based on the previous knowledge gained through all the inputs from theory
and practice, students work on specific issues of their interest and develop a design
thesis. Along with the design thesis, subjects such as Professional Practice, Valuation
and Arbitration and Seminar are undertaken simultaneously.
Number of seats : 75
Syllabus
