Bachelor of Architecture

The Bachelor of Architecture program at D.C Patel School of Architecture is a structured five-year program over a period of ten semesters, designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue architecture or related fields in the built environment.

During the course of study, students will learn to create and develop design concepts, produce detailed drawings, models, and presentations to communicate their ideas. They will also learn to use specialized software and technology to aid in the design process.

The program will provide students with opportunities to work on real-life projects and gain hands-on experience through internships and site visits. They will also have the chance to collaborate with professionals in the field and engage with the wider architecture community.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in architecture or related fields such as urban planning, construction management, or interior design. They will also be prepared to pursue higher education and research opportunities in the field.

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3101 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS - I 09
AR 3102 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS – I 03
AR 3103 APPLIED MECHANICS 03
AR 3104 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – I 03
AR 3105 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS AND DRAWING – I 03
AR 3106 COMMUNICATION SKILLS 02
AR 3107 RELATED STUDY PROGRAM – I 03
PE-1 PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE – I 02
OE-1 OPEN ELECTIVE – I 02

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3201 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS - II 09
AR 3202 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS – II 03
AR 3203 STRUCTURES- I 03
AR 3204 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – II 03
AR 3205 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS AND DRAWING – II 03
AR 3206 COMPUTER STUDIO – I 02
AR 3207 RELATED STUDY PROGRAM – II 03
PE-2 PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE – II 02
OE-2 OPEN ELECTIVE – II 02

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3301 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO-III 09
AR 3302 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY – III 03
AR 3303 CLIMATOLOGY 03
AR 3304 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - III 03
AR 3305 BASIC DESIGN AND WORKSHOP - I 03
AR 3306 DIGITAL ART AND GRAPHICS - I 02
AR 3307 RELATED STUDY PROGRAM – III 03
PE-3 PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE – III 02
OE - 3 OPEN ELECTIVE - III 02

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3401 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO - IV 09
AR 3402 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY - IV 03
AR 3403 STRUCTURES - II 03
AR 3404 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - IV 03
AR 3405 BASIC DESIGN AND WORKSHOP - II 03
AR 3406 COMPUTER STUDIO - II 02
AR 3407 RELATED STUDY PROGRAM – IV 03
PE-4 PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE – IV 02
OE-4 OPEN ELECTIVE – IV 02

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3501 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO - V 09
AR 3502 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY - V 03
AR 3503 BUILDING SERVICES 03
AR 3504 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 03
AR 3505 SPECIFICATION, COSTING, ESTIMATION AND BUDGETING 03
AR 3506 DIGITAL ART AND GRAPHICS - II 02
AR 3507 RELATED STUDY PROGRAM 03
PE-5 PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE – V 02
OE-5 OPEN ELECTIVE – V 02

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3601 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO - VI 12
AR 3602 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY - VI 03
AR 3603 STRUCTURES - III 03
AR 3604 LANDSCAPE AND SITE PLANNING 03
AR 3605 ADVANCED COMPUTER SKILLS 02
AR 3606 RELATED STUDY PROGRAM 03
PE-6 PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE – VI 02
OE-6 OPEN ELECTIVE – VI 02

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3701 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO - VII 12
AR 3702 ADVANCED STRUCTURES 03
AR 3703 BUILDING REGULATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 03
AR 3704 HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND PLANNING 03
AR 3705 DESIGN SEMINAR - I 03
AR 3706 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING 03
AR 3707 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 03

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3801 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO - VIII 15
AR 3802 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND GREEN CONCEPTS 03
AR 3803 ACOUSTICS 03
AR 3804 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 03
AR 3805 DESIGN SEMINAR - II 03
AR 3806 ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION 03

Code Subjects Credits
AR 3901 INTERNSHIP [PRACTICAL TRAINING] 30

Code Subjects Credits
AR 31001 DESIGN THESIS 18
AR 31002 AGRO-ARCHITECTURE 04
AR 31003 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS 04
AR 31004 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - II 04

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