ARTWORK


This is a comprehensive journey through the realm of painting, providing students with a profound understanding of colour theory, application techniques, and visual effects. It introduces the properties of colour, colour schemes, and types of colours, enabling students to comprehend their application and visual impact. Through exercises focusing on the study of colour, paper, brushes, and basic washes, students develop foundational skills.

Students explore indoor and outdoor painting, rendering techniques, and various mediums of colour, including pen and ink and mixed media. They engage in studying multi-colour and 3D effects from nature and the built environment, fostering a deeper understanding of visual representation and artistic expression.

Additionally, the architectural photography and the pivotal role of photographic imagery in the global context where students will be learning the basics of photojournalism, equipment handling, exposure measurement, grayscale, photo-finishing, and digital image editing. Furthermore, the syllabus covers perspective drawing techniques, including single-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives, alongside methods for correcting distortions. Lighting techniques for both external and interior settings are also explored, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of visual representation in art and photography.

5th YEAR


In this year thesis completed by 5th year architecture students holds significant importance within their academic journey and in the field of architecture as a whole. The thesis serves as the apex of the students' academic experience, encapsulating years of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and design expertise gained throughout their architectural education. It tests their ability to synthesize and apply this knowledge in a real-world context.

It allows students to demonstrate their design process and creativity by conceptualizing and developing a comprehensive architectural project from inception to completion. This involves critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative design solutions. It emphasizes the importance of thorough investigation and informed decision-making in architectural design.

For students considering further studies or entering the architectural profession, the thesis acts as a foundational experience. It can serve as a portfolio piece showcasing their skills, methodologies, and design philosophy to prospective employers or graduate programs.

In essence, the thesis is not just an academic requirement; it represents a crucial stage in their development as future architects. It encapsulates their intellectual growth, design proficiency, and their potential to contribute meaningfully to the architectural landscape.

4th YEAR


This year scale of design encompasses a profound exploration of critical issues surrounding housing shortages, finance, and sustainable design solutions. Students will engage in in-depth discussions on incremental housing, sites and services schemes, and the complexities of slums and squatter settlements. Emphasis lies on designing medium-sized housing complexes in environmentally responsive ways, showcasing expertise in low-cost technology, landscape design, disaster-resilient buildings, and quantity estimation.

A comprehensive understanding of site analysis is integral, including documentation of physical features, soil characteristics, drainage patterns, and vehicular/pedestrian movement. Studio exercises will challenge students to design both low-rise high-density and high-rise high-density housing, as well as facilities for diverse user groups.

They'll study socio-economic determinants, regulations, and technological alternatives, applying concepts of project phasing, financing, and construction planning. Practical applications of simulation, modelling, and conceptual planning will be integral, preparing students to tackle real-world housing challenges with sustainable, socially conscious, and technologically advanced solutions.

3rd YEAR


In this year scale of design provides a comprehensive platform for students to delve into the intricate dynamics of designing buildings catering to the multifaceted needs of contemporary urban societies. By emphasizing the socio-cultural, economic, and spatial aspects of architectural design, students learn to navigate development regulations while creating spaces for large groups, integrating sensitivity to user perception, crowd behaviour, and cultural identity.

This year design underscores the significance of understanding the interplay between open spaces, built forms, site planning principles, and their relationship to user experience. Through typologies encompassing residential, commercial, and institutional structures, students grasp the nuances of designing for diverse user groups, including differently abled individuals.

It equips students to address the complexities of service-intensive buildings in urban contexts, focusing on functionality, technological integration, regulatory compliance, energy conservation, and intelligent systems for building management. Studio exercises enable students to explore the design intricacies of healthcare facilities, hospitality, institutional, or multifunctional commercial structures, emphasizing interior spaces, service integration, and emergency circulation while optimizing external environments.

2nd YEAR


In this year scale of design is focusing on the organization of multiple single-unit spaces and small-scale public structures with horizontal movement, students learn to address fundamental aspects such as form-space relationships, spatial organization, behavioural considerations (especially regarding children), site planning, material appropriateness, and construction techniques, all while incorporating passive energy strategies.

Through suggested typologies encompassing residential, institutional, and community-focused buildings, students gain a holistic understanding of socio-cultural, geographic, and economic factors shaping rural environments. They engage in hands-on learning via field visits and surveys, comprehensively studying rural settlements to grasp vernacular architecture, local materials, and construction techniques. This enables them to design built forms and open spaces aligned with community aspirations. Emphasis is placed on effective concept presentation using 2D and 3D techniques, including sketches and models, fostering effective communication of architectural ideas.

Moreover, projects involving public and community-oriented buildings of varied complexities enhance students' abilities in multi-room, multi-story design, both horizontally and vertically, integrating active and passive energy solutions. Overall, students emerge equipped with a profound comprehension of contextual design, sustainable practices, and community-driven architectural solutions in diverse rural settings.

1st YEAR


In this year students will work on small-scale projects, familiarizing themselves with the architectural design process, from simple single-use spaces to small-scale public buildings. This diverse curriculum ensures a holistic understanding of design fundamentals, enabling students to conceptualize and craft architectural spaces with aesthetic appeal, functionality, and human-centric design principles at their core.

The syllabus also guides students in exploring forms, spaces, and their interplay with light, shade, and colour. Additionally, it introduces anthropometric studies and ergonomics, aiding in understanding human proportions and their relationship with architectural elements.

Students will learn the intrinsic properties and characteristics of design elements like point, line, shape, colour, texture, and light, both in natural and constructed environments. This includes extracting basic forms from surroundings, understanding geometric and non-geometric entities, and honing visual composition and pattern-making abilities. Through exercises in visual composition, logo design, collage, and abstraction, students will grasp the art of creating compelling architectural designs.