Course Structure Overview
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | AA-101 | Introduction to Architecture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | AA-102 | Technical Drawing I | 2-0-2-4 | - |
| I | AA-103 | Building Technology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | AA-104 | Environmental Design | 2-0-2-4 | - |
| I | AA-105 | Architectural History | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | AA-106 | Studio Session I | 2-0-4-6 | - |
| II | AA-201 | Structural Systems | 3-0-0-3 | AA-101 |
| II | AA-202 | Design Principles | 2-0-2-4 | AA-101 |
| II | AA-203 | Construction Materials | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | AA-204 | Urban Planning Fundamentals | 2-0-2-4 | AA-101 |
| II | AA-205 | Studio Session II | 2-0-4-6 | - |
| III | AA-301 | Sustainable Architecture | 3-0-0-3 | AA-201 |
| III | AA-302 | Digital Fabrication Techniques | 2-0-2-4 | AA-202 |
| III | AA-303 | Heritage Conservation | 3-0-0-3 | AA-101 |
| III | AA-304 | Interior Design Concepts | 2-0-2-4 | AA-202 |
| III | AA-305 | Studio Session III | 2-0-4-6 | - |
| IV | AA-401 | Smart City Development | 3-0-0-3 | AA-301 |
| IV | AA-402 | Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 2-0-2-4 | AA-302 |
| IV | AA-403 | Landscape Architecture | 3-0-0-3 | AA-101 |
| IV | AA-404 | Architectural Visualization | 2-0-2-4 | AA-304 |
| IV | AA-405 | Capstone Project | 2-0-8-10 | - |
Advanced Departmental Electives
The department offers a wide array of advanced elective courses designed to broaden students' perspectives and enhance their technical capabilities. These courses are developed in consultation with industry experts and are updated regularly to reflect current trends.
Sustainable Architecture
This course explores sustainable design strategies, including energy efficiency, material selection, and environmental impact assessment. Students learn how to integrate green technologies into building designs and evaluate their effectiveness using simulation tools.
Digital Fabrication Techniques
Students are introduced to advanced fabrication methods such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining. Through hands-on experience, they gain proficiency in creating scale models and prototypes of architectural elements.
Heritage Conservation
This elective focuses on the preservation and restoration of historical structures. Students study conservation ethics, traditional building techniques, and regulatory frameworks governing heritage sites.
Interior Design Concepts
The course delves into interior design principles, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and user experience. Students learn to create detailed plans for residential and commercial interiors using industry-standard software.
Smart City Development
This elective addresses urban challenges through innovative solutions involving smart technologies. Topics include data-driven planning, IoT integration, and sustainable infrastructure development.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
BIM is revolutionizing the construction industry by enabling collaborative design, analysis, and management of building projects. This course provides comprehensive training in BIM software tools and workflows.
Landscape Architecture
Students explore the intersection of architecture and landscape design, focusing on creating harmonious environments that enhance urban livability and biodiversity.
Architectural Visualization
This course teaches students to produce photorealistic renderings and animations using industry-leading visualization software. Emphasis is placed on storytelling through visual mediums.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our program strongly emphasizes project-based learning as a core pedagogical strategy. Students engage in both individual and group projects throughout their academic journey, culminating in a final-year capstone project.
The mini-projects, undertaken during the first two years, are designed to build foundational skills in design thinking, technical documentation, and presentation. These projects often mirror real-world challenges and are supervised by faculty members with industry experience.
The final-year thesis or capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that integrates all learned concepts. Students select a topic of interest, conduct research, and develop a complete architectural proposal or solution. The process involves multiple iterations, peer reviews, and formal presentations to a panel of experts.