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1AR1 MATHEMATICS

Mathematics in architecture is basically a study of simple theories which will familiarize students with varying methods of calculations and prepare them to undertake any quantitative as well as analytical study in any subject during the duration of their undergraduate course.

4AR1 SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATION

The subject, Specification and Estimation, introduces the students to how costs for any project before and during construction are worked out as well as how variables such as labor, materials and equipments rates etc, impact these calculations and in turn project budget.
In addition students are also made aware of the process of Valuation of an already constructed building(s).

7AR2-CONTRACT DOCUMENT & BYE LAWS-SEMESTER 7

Prior to proceeding for architectural internship, it is imperative that students acquire an understanding of Building byelaws, necessary submission drawings required for approval and related legal aspects.

The subject Contract document & Byelaws introduces students to legal terminologies and details such as labor laws, real estate act, building contracts, tenders and arbitration, and their importance for smooth project execution.

9AR1 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & MANAGEMENT

Professional Practice & Management in Architecture is introduced to the students, in order to equip them with knowledge of the professional world and required skill sets to work in the field of architecture and construction, post their under-graduation. The subject allows them to acquire an understanding of the constitutional acts, ethics, commitments, responsibilities and techniques for effective project management.

9AR2 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

The subject as introduced in ninth semester aims at enhancing and developing the relationship between the natural environment resources and architecture. The curriculum evaluates three key dimensions of sustainability, various concepts and principles. Furthermore, through case examples, methods are evaluated to achieve efficiency with respect to conscious material application, energy etc. Students will also be made aware of different national and international guidelines and rating systems in accordance to sustainable architecture.

9AR3 DISASTER RESISTANT ARCHITECTURE

Given the recent increase in the frequency of disasters across the globe, it has become crucial even for architects to learn what can be done to resist and alleviate the impacts during the course as well in the
aftermath of such events.

The subject Disaster Resistant Architecture will thus introduce the students to the study of impacts,
mitigation measures and design solutions for built and open environment through management
policies, construction techniques and case studies for different natural and man-made disasters.

Community & Culture
1AR2 - ECOLOGY & BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The subject is a part of the foundation level and aims at understanding the relationship between nature and the built environment. The subject macroscopically explores the elements and principles of the ecosystem. It focuses on the impact of anthropogenic activities specifically with regards to architecture and design on the natural environment and the guidelines and preventive measures being followed minimize the same.

3AR1: HUMANITIES

The subject is a part of third semester and is a combination of sociology and economics. The subject informs the students about society and human behavior along with their impact on architecture. This understanding is further compounded with aspects of economy with regard to resource availability and utilization. It enables the students to modify, transform and blend various design forms and cultures together in most cost effective and efficient manner. 

History of Architecture (I-II)

History of Architecture is a core subject taught across four semesters, in a chronological order of architectural development in India and across the globe. The curriculum starting from second year, takes a survey into periods ranging from earliest civilization i.e. Indus Valley development to the advanced architectural contributions of the Mughal dynasty. 

The fourth semester explores the initial settlements across the world specifically Europe & Africa and ends at the fifteenth century developments which are primarily concerned with religion and socio-political impacts on architecture. 

3AR2 & 4AR2 History of Architecture

A core subject, History of Architecture is taught across four semesters, in a chronological order of architectural development across the globe. The curriculum starts from second year, third semester surveying into topics ranging from earliest pre-historic civilizations from Indus Valley & Buddhist traveling through temple architecture to much more advanced architectural contributions of the Mughals. 

Fourth semester explores the initial settlements across the world specifically Europe & Africa and ends at the fifteenth century developments which are primarily concerned with religion and socio-political impacts on architecture. 

5AR2: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-III

The subject introduced in the second year and is divided across four semesters. The fifth semester explores the developments starting with the Renaissance period up till the twentieth century. The sixth semester focuses on the major architects of the twentieth and twenty first century, and developing an understanding into their design philosophies.

5AR7: ELECTIVE I: FURNITURE DESIGN

This elective is introduced at the intermediate level i.e. third year, with the intent to explore the allied field of Furniture design. The subject allows the students to research, formulate and develop design solutions for furniture keeping in mind the user, activity, space, and materials. 

5AR7.2: ELECTIVE I: PRODUCT DESIGN

This elective subject is undertaken with the intent to acquaint the students with different allied fields of design.  The curriculum includes three subjects namely, Digital Design; which aims at acquainting the students with computational  digital design practices applied in current age for effective and faster decision making to produce design outputs; Furniture Design, enables students to research, formulate, develop and resolve design solutions for furniture keeping in mind the user, activity, space, and materials. Lastly, Product design, which allows the students to explore the realm of this field, with focus on user experience, concept ideation, material exploration, fabrication processes, advertising and marketing.

5AR7: ELECTIVE I: DIGITAL DESIGN

This elective is undertaken in the fifth semester with the intent of acquainting the students with computational design practices of the current age.

The subject exposes the students to digital design, with a focus on visual programming as an aid to explore design options, automate repetitive tasks, and test the building design for effective and faster decision making. 

6AR7.1: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE OF RAJASTHAN

This subject within the group of electives focuses on the overall background, historical context and chronological development of architecture in the state of Rajasthan. The medium of earliest archaeological evidences, written texts and other interpreted sources helps the students to conduct research on indigenous and traditional architecture.

6AR7.2: VERNACULAR OF ARCHITECTURE OF RAJASTHAN

This subject within the group of elective topics related to the state of Rajasthan offers a unique opportunity to the students to study the factors influencing the regional context. Besides the former, the students will also learn about the corresponding built form derived from local materials and available indigenous skills while studying the typical built typologies in this semi-arid western region.

6AR7.3: ARTS & CRAFTS OF RAJASTHAN

This subject within the group of elective topics related to the state of Rajasthan offers an overall background and characteristic regional traditions of arts and crafts while skillfully classifying them based on their nature and materials used and their interpretation in shaping the built form and cultural landscape of the state.

7AR7: ELECTIVE III

Elective offered to the students of fourth year, aims at further diversifying their understanding of the spectrum of architecture. The curriculum includes three varied fields, namely Universal Design, which informs about inclusive design solutions at different levels; Architectural Journalism, which strengthens critical thinking and writing skills with respect to architecture and, Research Methodology, which teaches about relevance of research methods, tools applied in the domain of architecture along with technical writing skills. 

7AR7.1: ELECTIVE III: UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Elective offered to the students of fourth year, aims at diversifying their understanding of the spectrum of architecture.  The curriculum includes three varied fields, namely Universal Design, which informs about inclusive design solutions at different levels; Architectural Journalism, which strengthens critical thinking and writing skills with respect to architecture and, Research Methodology, which teaches about relevance of research methods, tools applied in the domain of architecture along with technical writing skills.

7AR7.3: ELECTIVE III: ARCHITECTURAL JOURNALISM

Elective offered to the students of fourth year, aims at diversifying their understanding of the spectrum of architecture.  The curriculum includes three varied fields, namely Universal Design, which informs about inclusive design solutions at different levels; Architectural Journalism, which strengthens critical thinking and writing skills with respect to architecture and, Research Methodology, which teaches about relevance of research methods, tools applied in the domain of architecture along with technical writing skills.

9AR7.1: ELECTIVE IV: HOUSING

Elective-IV offered to the students of final year, aims at sensitizing them with design of human settlement and related issues. There are three varied fields under this course, namely Housing, which informs about typologies of housing and various institutions involved in India and associated roles and responsibilities; Urban Design, which aims at bridging the gap between architecture and urban planning in context to scale, time and scope, and lastly Urban Conservation, which introduces the need of restoration and adaptive reuse of the built environment; principles, ethics & value shaping the tangible and intangible components of historic urban areas.

9AR7.2: ELECTIVE IV: URBAN DESIGN

The intent of Urban Design Elective is to bring awareness in the students about the History, principles and varied definitions of Urban Design by the well known designers throughout the world. It also provides an overview of the legislations and policies at several levels throughout the globe and implementation of the policies.

9AR7.3: ELECTIVE-IV: URBAN CONSERVATION

The subject introduces the theory of Building Preservation & Conservation to the students while explaining the need of restoration and adaptive reuse of not only the built form but also of the designed environment; principles, ethics and values shaping the physical configuration, tangible and intangible components of historic urban areas.

10AR2.1 INTERIOR DESIGN

Design Elective V is formulated with the aim to strengthen typological design features which appreciates overall design and detailing of the project as per the context and environment for the Thesis Project undertaken by the final year student. 

The courses include Interior design in which the students explore the design of interior environment while detailing the same; Landscape design for appreciating and developing site and its essential features and Urban design to learn about integration of site and immediate context while thinking about regional aspects of design. This research oriented conscious application of the respective design features, is imperative for an augmented design approach for the thesis project.

10AR2.2 LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Design Elective V is formulated with the aim to strengthen typological design features which appreciates overall design and detailing of the project as per the context and environment for the Thesis Project undertaken by the final year student. 

The courses include Interior design in which the students explore the design of interior environment while detailing the same; Landscape design for appreciating and developing site and its essential features and Urban design to learn about integration of site and immediate context while thinking about regional aspects of design. This research oriented conscious application of the respective design features, is imperative for an augmented design approach for the thesis project.

10AR2.3 URBAN DESIGN

Design Elective V is formulated with the aim to strengthen typological design features which appreciates overall design and detailing of the project as per the context and environment for the Thesis Project undertaken by the final year student. 

The courses include Interior design in which the students explore the design of interior environment while detailing the same; Landscape design for appreciating and developing site and its essential features and Urban design to learn about integration of site and immediate context while thinking about regional aspects of design. This research oriented conscious application of the respective design features, is imperative for an augmented design approach for the thesis project.

10AR3.1 PLUMBING DESIGN

Technology Elective VI is offered to students in tenth semester of Design Thesis Project. It is formulated with the specific aim to strengthen the knowledge and theoretical application of building services in the overall design and planning. The course includes Mechanical design which explains HVAC, fire safety and vertical circulation systems; Plumbing design for water storage, its supply and drainage and Electrical design for all electrical services and artificial lighting design. 

It is imperative that students along with conventional design also apply sustainable aspects of these systems which are an inherent part of thesis project.

10AR3.2 ELECTRICAL DESIGN

Technology Elective VI is offered to students in tenth Semester of Design Thesis Project. It is formulated with the specific aim to strengthen the knowledge and theoretical application of building services in the overall design and planning. The course includes Mechanical design which explains HVAC, fire safety and vertical circulation systems; Plumbing design for water storage, its supply and drainage and Electrical design for all electrical services and artificial lighting design. 

It is imperative that students along with conventional design also apply sustainable aspects of these systems which are an inherent part of thesis project.

10AR3.1 MECHANICAL DESIGN

Technology Elective VI is offered to students in tenth semester of Design Thesis Project. It is formulated with the specific aim to strengthen the knowledge and theoretical application of building services in the overall design and planning. The course includes Mechanical design which explains HVAC, fire safety and vertical circulation systems; Plumbing design for water storage, its supply and drainage and Electrical design for all electrical services and artificial lighting design. 

It is imperative that students along with conventional design also apply sustainable aspects of these systems which are an inherent part of thesis project.

Research & Design
5AR6: INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior design course in architecture curriculum deals with art and science of designing interior spaces which are functional, aesthetical and healthier by understanding the occupant’s needs and aspirations.

6AR6 LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Landscape design subject syllabus in Architecture deals with designing of outdoor spaces to complement and supplement built spaces in harmony with the existing environment at site and immediate surrounding level.

7AR6 SETTLEMENT PLANNING

Settlement planning course is the study of the sustainable environment of a city, town, or region with regards to their forms and patterns of development. The subject further allows for understanding the role of various physical, socio-cultural, economic factors in shaping of a settlement.

9AR5 DISSERTATION& THESIS SEMINAR

Dissertation & Thesis Seminar course offers an opportunity to undertake independent in-depth enquiry into spatial planning and design issues emanating from the student’s undergraduate Architectural Design thesis project. The subject aims at developing scientific temperament while honing the research conduct and writing skills.

10AR1 THESIS PROJECT

The Thesis project marks culmination of the undergraduate degree program in Architecture curriculum. 

The course offers an opportunity to the students to demonstrate their ability to develop an original independent design project. Furthermore, it allows them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of their five year program into an architectural design project having the desired scale and complexities, as a prerequisite for awarding of the Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.

Architectural Design: Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

2AR4: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-I

Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

3AR4: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-II

Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

4AR4 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-III

Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

5AR4: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-IV

Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

6AR4: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-V

Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

7AR4: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-VI

Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

9AR4: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-VII

Architecture design subject deals with the graphical representation of buildings, form and space, in scaled two dimensional drawings and three dimensional analog as well as digital models. The course is distributed over seven thematic design studios offering opportunity to the students to apply knowledge and skills acquired so far to the increasing level of complexities and scale as one progresses from lower to higher semester.

Skills
1AR6: ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS

The course introduced in the first semester of architecture curriculum serves as one of the primary knowledge systems. The subject aims for the students to generate and develop a visual and graphical language through simple explorations in appropriate mediums. 

1AR6: ART & BASIC DESIGN-I

The subject is an essential component of foundation level art, architecture and design pedagogy; conducted over two semesters. At the inception, it aims at skill development and exploration of two dimensional compositions and visual representations.The second part transitions into the study of the third dimension and demonstrates practical application of design subject.

1AR7: COMPUTER APPLICATION-I

Computer Application in architecture involves teaching students to express and enhance design representation and documentation. The applied softwaresare helpful in drafting, creating and rendering two and three dimensionaldrawings. Concepts of BIM, VR, various software plug-ins, upgrades and techniques are also introduced to make students aware about latest technologies in design expression and presentation.

1AR8: WORKSHOP

Workshop in first semester of architecture curriculum develops essential skills of model making while understanding the fundamentals of constructing physical scaled models with the application of tools using various materials. Carrying forward the learnings from this subject, the students can develop their design concepts in third dimension.

2AR1: SURVEYING & LEVELING

This subject imparts knowledge of creating a base map for a given site while recording its essential topographical and geographical features like levels or elevations, contours and sloping gradient and total area. The information derived through this subject is vital to studying existing site features which then aids in designing the built form, planning building services and other design components. 

2AR8: SURVEYING LAB

The subject Surveying Lab provides hands-on experience to students of architecture with regards to site and its physiological features. It equips them to prepare a base map, recording accurate site topography and physical features by using surveying instruments and applied methods while measuring levels, prepare contours to find slope pattern of site as well as its area and volume.

4AR6: MEASURE DRAWING & DOCUMENTATION

This course is aimed for students of second year to appreciate the importance of documentation in comprehending built form while developing the rightful sense of communicating architecture. It focuses on essential steps of documentation including observation, measurements and presentation through graphical and descriptive means.

7AR5: WORKING DRAWING

The intent of this subject is to teach and prepare the students for generating scaled and detailed drawings referred to as working drawings, prior to their practical training; with units of measurements, annotations, graphics and cross-referencing. These are execution drawings provided by the architects and designers to the construction team to help them execute a project on site.

8AR1: PRACTICAL TRAINING

The intent of the subject Practical Training is to enable students to gain practical experience and field knowledge imperative to prepare them for the future of architectural practice. The internship duration of 140 days under a registered Architect with Council of Architecture, India or equivalent registration body at an International level allows students to understand the duties and responsibilities of an architect and undertake design projects in a holistic manner. 

Technology
2AR2 CLIMATOLOGY

Climatology in Architecture is the study of various elements of climate and their impact on the design of buildings to achieve human comfort. The course equips the students with knowledge and skills to design Efficient Buildings.

5AR1: BUILDING PLUMBING SERVICES

Building Plumbing Services subject gives an insight into application of services in the two dimensional and three dimensional spaces. The services also include the distribution and disposal systems in built and un-built areas and the design focused incorporation of the plumbing systems such as water supply, sanitation, storm water management and solid waste management, in a project.

5AR1 BUILDING ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Building Electrical Services subject helps students to understand the electrical energy types, the generation process, distribution and application in built and un-built environment. The students are acquainted with different types of installation systems, automation, control systems and their application in the design of the buildings and represent them via scaled drawings with appropriate sizes, calculations as per standards and Building Codes.

7AR1: BUILDING MECHANICAL SERVICES

The subject is developed to make students understand about enhancement of built environment through application of different mechanical services. It offers the study of fundamentals to identify- the need of mechanical services, available technologies, system components and their applications.

7AR3 ACOUSTICS AND ILLUMINATION

Acoustics and illumination in Architecture is the study of sound and light and their impact on the design of buildings to achieve sonic and visual comfort.