What subjects does an Architect
studies during 5 years in Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch.) !
Before we discuss further, let me introduce myself and reference of these topics. I have studied B.arch from, M.I.E.T., Gondia, one of the best college in the state of Maharashtra, India. We had college timing of 10.30 am to 5.00 pm. A very strict environment and our department was situated on the second floor. A total of max. 40 students were allowed at that time in the batch.
Subjects are as following and explained further below:
1. Visual Arts
2. Math
3. History of Architecture
4. Model Making
5. Computer Application
6. Graphics
7. Construction & Advanced Construction
8. Climatology
9. Working Drawing
10. Urban Planning
11. Landscape Design
12. Interior Design
13. Design
14. Software’s
15. Professional Practice
1. Visual Arts: Drawing real objects like, composition of vessels and clothes. Sketching of outside landscape with the use of different types of colors like water, poster, pencil & crayons etc. Study and drawing of color wheel.
2. Math: Only basics in one semester.
3. History of Architecture (H.O.A.): Studying various periods in the field of architecture, like modernism, byzantine, classical etc. from where one can also learn about design principles, by observing buildings etc.
4. Model Making: Learning surface development of different basic forms like cube, cuboid etc. and making them with tinted paper, mount board etc.
5. Computer Application: Learning basics like Excel, ppt, & word etc.
6. Graphics: Drafting basic forms like cube’s plan, elevation & sections. And solving questions like these.
7. Construction & Advanced Construction: Learning various form of structures, type of foundation, beam & column, window details etc. and Hand drafting on all these topics. And in advanced construction one studies about space structure etc.
8. Climatology: Types of climate and their study with respect of the building. Use of different material according to climatic conditions & vernacular architecture.
9. Working Drawing: Drawing that are drawn for govt. approval as per local rules. And making of complete drawing set that is required for a project.
10. Urban Planning: An elective subject, which has topic related of town planning. Study of great town planners and their designed towns etc.
11. Landscape Design: Various elements of landscape like, pathway, bollards etc. and planning of a small landscape project.
12. Interior Design: Concept designing, making complete execution drawing i.e. 2D & 3D.
13. Design: A Design Project is given like of Bungalow, School, Hospital etc. for learning of complete designing process.
14. Software’s: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch up & Revit etc. are taught and needs to be learned for drawing 2d, 3D & Rendering.
15. Professional Practice: Code of coduct for architects. Different Acts are taught like Architects Act 1972 etc.
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